Lynn was born to Levi Eldon and Fern Karns Butler on December 19, 1947 in Greeley, Colorado. After high school Lynn attended college at Northrup Institute of Technology in Los Angeles and Colorado Aerotech for Airline Mechanics. He Married Ethel Jane (Crane) Lackey on December 7, 1980.
Lynn was a man with many skills and talents, his early working years spent as an airline mechanic with United Airlines. He then began his professional career as a passionate paramedic/ firefighter and public servant. Lynn started as a volunteer with the Sheridan Fire Department eventually becoming a full time employee of the department.
In 1978 Lynn moved to Sedalia Colorado and became an employee of the Castlewood Fire Department, (now known as South Metro Fire Protection,) where he served until 1999 at which time he retired from the department. Lynn owned a commercial trucking business from 1995 through 1999. During that time he also served as acting Chief of the Jackson 105 Volunteer Fire department in Sedalia, CO for a period of 9 years.
During his retirement he worked for a short time at the local Wal Mart and then with Douglas County School District driving a school bus eventually becoming the bus scheduler where he has worked for the past five years .
Lynn has been a member of the Castle Rock Bible Church and has been responsible for running the sound system for them for many years. Lynn loved music, boating and animals.
Preceding Lynn in death is his mother, Fern Karns Butler and his Aunt Mary Butler.
Lynn is survived by his wife Ethel; his father, retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Levi Eldon Butler Jr; his sister Jeanne and her husband Mike Clark; his Uncle Graham Butler of Greeley, Colorado.
Five children; son Michael from a previous marriage and wife Jennifer; his step children Curtis Dean Lackey and wife Rhonda; Tina Jane (Lackey) Adams and husband Bobby; Cindy Lee (Lackey) Ramirez and husband Paul; Branda Kae Lackey.
Twelve grandchildren; Jordan Butler; Michael Butler Jr.; Destiney (Adams) Summers and husband Jason; Curtis Lackey Jr.; Jackson Lackey Jr. and wife Lyndsey; Joshua Lackey and wife Terice; Brandy Allena Adams; Naomi Jane Lackey; Wayne Lackey; Katie Lackey; and the twins Morgan and Abigail Lackey.
Seven Great Grandchildren; Christopher Birner; RhaeAnna Birner; Curtis Lackey III; Sebastian Lackey; Aristotle Lackey; Infinity Jane Lackey; Ashlyn Lackey.
In Lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Lynn Allen Butler to: The Children’s Hospital Burn Center located at 1056 E. 19th Ave., Denver, CO 80216 (303) 861- 6604 or the Charity of your choice.
Viewing will be held Friday evening January 21st from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm located at Andrews Funeral home 407 Jerry Street, Castle Rock CO 80104.
Funeral to be held Saturday January 22nd from 11:00 am at the Church of the Rock (The Rock) located at 4881 Cherokee St. Castle Rock 80104.
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