Christmas is almost here and you are still being thought of.  It's been two years now and it's still hard for all of us.  Sonny and Summer are doing great !  Summer is a wonderful daughter and Sonny Lee is the best son, thank you for helping me bring them into this world !  They are two of my greatest accomplishments and I couldn't have done it without your help (haha) I know you would laugh at that (maybe).....you will be thought of today, tomorrow, Christmas and each day after that.

I was the Police Officer who responded when Sonny passed away. I remember the profound impact that it had on his daughter and the people who care about him. To this day it has affected me because I remember the only time that I ever spoke to him. I noticed what a kind and friendly person Sonny seemed to be. To Sonny's daughter, please live every day like it could be your last and always remember to make him proud. I know that he still is. Let everyone you meet see who he was through you. Taking the star off of the Christmas tree was even more memorable because as I recall Sonny was the one who had put it there. Let his light shine through you. Do great things. I know you will.

Daddy I miss you and still think about you everyday I don't know how I'm going to make it w/o you but I'll try because you raised me to be a tough girl and an independent women. Thank you for being the best dad ever and blessing me w/ terrible grammar because every time I misspell my name I think of you  lol but I love you so much and Me and rocco are ok have fun in heaven daddy see you soon!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONNY. MISS TALKING TO YOU.BUT I STILL DO THAT EACH DAY.I REALLY ENJOY HAVING YOU AS A SON.THANKS FOR THE 43 YEARS OF JOY . MON & DAD

We are coming up on one year since you passed.
I keep your children and your parents  in my prayers 
Each and every day .
Your brother guy  is very saddened of your loss 
He of coarse is never left  out  I am his older brother too 
We will celebrate in honor of you this Christmas 
I know you would want it that away 
Love cuz

I'm shocked. I've been trying to reach Sonny to do an electrical job and while doing a people search just now I saw his obit. He was a great guy and the best electrician I've worked with. He was always polite, thoughtful, kind hearted, and generous. The world is a sadder place because he's no longer here.

To my wonderful cousin time is so precious it should be cherished everyday.
The importance of family and friend is a must in this life 
You were both a great friend and a wonderful family member. 
I miss you very much and my heart is sadly broken 
Love you sonny Michael bowers

Sonny I guess you are still in all of our minds.  I wish you were here to celebrate holidays and birthdays with your three children.  We ALL miss you !!

our family who is in heaven sonny lee botterill his grandpa myers his grandmom myers uncle doug aunt ann junior my dog someday I will join you and god bless you

most you have amazing children and you are a amazing dad that's one thing I totally respect about I love you truly love aunt dar xoxo

Hi Sonny, it's been a month to the day since you passed, I still think about it each day.  I keep telling you how sorry I am that you had to go so young.  You have three children that love you so much and miss you.  Please know that you are always in their thoughts as you are mine.  Again, I wanted to say to Mr Sonny and Ms Deb how sorry I am.  Sonny give me two of the BEST gifts I could have ever asked for and I"m blessed for that.  I'm sure God is taking care of him for that.
Love you Sonny.  Linda SOnny and Summer

To my best friend Sonny you always brought me great joy.
I will always cherish my great memories
I had with you.
You will forever be in our hearts and minds I will miss you very much 
love you Sonny Michael Bowers

Sonny was well loved and respected by everyone. He was a great friend and neighbor to me.  He had great character and a huge heart.
 He was able to with NO effort to make everyone have a good time and of course laugh.  I will never forget the fond memories I have of him. They are in deed a treasure. 
 R.I.P. Sonny We will always miss you and love you. You will never be forgotten.

SONNY AND DEBBIE JEFF AND I ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS THERE IS NO GREATER LOSS THEN THAT OF A CHILD MAY GOD HELP YOU THOUGH THIS TRYING TIME  LOVE JEFF AND BETTY

Sonny- You are truly going 2 be missed by so many.. You were an Awesome cousin and Friend !! I find great joy and comfort in knowing that one day we will be together again....love ya

Dear Deb, Sonny and Sonny Lee's children;
Yesterday I thought I had signed the guest book.  When checking new ones today I discovered mine was not there.  So here goes again....yesterday I shared I need to find a picture taken when Sonny was a teen at the McCauley family reunion at the Deer Park county park.  I need to look it up and get all of you copies.  I wrote: "why did we stop these reunions?" After seeing all of you last night and the warmth and love we all felt for each other I will make a great endeavor to get something together in 2014. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. After seeing all of you and catching up with some of your families I am so sorry I didn't know Sonny Lee as an adult.  I hope we can all get together with our children so all these cousins can meet and share and maybe have something of what we all had growing up. All of you take care of each other; may the Lord bless you and keep you and make His face shine upon you and give you peace.Love always, cousin Madeline' and family

 Sonny: I will miss you so much. I will miss your smiling face, and the hugs I got when I walked pass your house. When you were a baby I was there. I watched you become a man so considerate, and kind. You were the best father ever. You would do anything for anyone. There will be an emptiness in my heart. I do not want to let you go. God will give me strength.  I know that you are in heaven. your Grandmother Sammy, and your Grandfather Bert, and your Lord are welcoming you with open arms. I can not imagine the celebration going on. I know I will see you again In God's time. I will praying for my Brother Sonny and my sister-in-law Debby.  There will be prays for Guy Julie and the children. My heart breaks for them.

Love for you forever and forever
Aunt Gloria

Hey sonny I love you so much and miss you. Uncle sonny and aunt deb, kids, and guy I love you all and I hope you are all comforted by god during this time. Love you all .. Love cousin shaena and Libby. Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

You are the best brother I could ever have. Love you always

Sonny (Bertran),
We are very saddened to learn of your son's death.
Please accept our deep sympathy. We are thinking of you and the family.
Dr and Mrs Biggs

My deepest thoughts and prayers for your family.  May God see you through this difficult time. Rest in Him and peace will come from the love of God.

Dear Sonny, Debbie  our beloved distant family,
May your tears of sadness become over shadowed by tears of joy remembering the blessings you as a family shared together. Though we weren't able to be there  because we truly care, you were and will continue to be in our prayers.  Love Cousin Frannie & Eddie Kurz & Son

THANKS GUY'S FOR  COMING TO SEE SONNY LEE. HE WAS LOVED. MY SONNY BUNNY IS GONE.I FEEL HIM AROUND ME ALL THE TIME.YOUR CHILDREN ARE GIFTS.LOOK AROUND AND SEE                     LOVE DEB

Sonny I didn't know you all that well, I met you only a few times, but I know that you always had a smile on your face, so very sorry, may you RIP, prayers going out to your Family and Friends.

To my family that I truly love and adore. Sonny Lee was my beloved cousin. We had so many special memories together as kids. We recently had time to talk and bond again like we did as kids. I will truly miss you. You were one of the sweetest people that I had in my life. I will miss your beautiful smile and the way you just gave those big hugs, you reminded me of Uncle Doug. You beautiful children that adored there dad. You are with our other loved ones now and we will see each other again. To your loving parents that have shown us all what real love looks like. May God be with you both and give you comfort. I love you!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Botterill family.
Laurie Butler & JT Johnston

I am saddened by the loss of Sonny. I hadn't seen him in years, but I remember him as a great person with a beautiful smile.  With deepest sympathy,

You will be greatly missed Sonny. Dart nights when I shot against you was always a blast. Keep that awesome smile. Xoxo
Amanda Kemp

May the love of God bring you comfort. I am sorry for your loss. Much Love,

Sonshine was such a fitting nickname for a guy that was such a bright spot in so many people's lives. As a father I had the upmost respect for him, as he was the most loving & endearing father I had ever seen. As Cameron's step-father, I learned a lot in becoming a man and father to those you love. I will forever cherish the time that I was able to spend with him and, more importantly, I will cherish and love the daughter he left behind. I will do my best in being the best example of a step-father that one can be because I learned from the best in what it takes to be a true father in every sense of the person. I had the opportunity to talk to Sonny on a spiritual level, and I thank the good Lord He touched Sonny's heart and is now able to have gone to such a wonderful home with his loved ones. One thing I can say with certainty is: the world we live in is worse off without Sonny, but heaven is better for it. We love Sonny and will miss him dearly, but we all will be together again.

Jim, Deanna, and Cameron

My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family & friends of "Sonshine"!! Thursday nights will not be the same without you! May you rest in peace!!!

Debbie sonny & guy
I am so sorry for your loss there is no greater pain than losing a child! There are no words to make it better all I can say is that Sonny will always be that goofy little boy who lived 2 doors up. He was always a good kid! I am so sorry you have to go thru this  ... Take care of each other and know that he loved each of you very much!

My heart goes out to Cammie, Summer and Sonny Jr and all of his family and friends- Sonny was one of the best men that you could ever know and a fantastic dad to Cammie as I am sure he was to Summer and Sonny Jr as well- He will be very missed by all that had the opportunity to know him- I'm Glad I got to spend some time down the ocean this pass summer with you and Cammie- RIP- love you - Later
Aunt J

My heart and prayers goes out to the Botterill family.  Sonny was always a part of my life and my children's lives.  He was always at my home and hanging out with my children. He was like one of my own.  I have a lot of memories of Sonny being part of my family.  I hope he is watching over us and that he is being welcomed home by his loving family that were there waiting for him.  I know that it is not an easy thing for the family.  Sonny & Debbie he was very loved by all of us.
Jackie Rudasill Kingston.

With deepest symppathy I write this.Thank You Big Sonny for the most wonderful granchildren Sonny and Summer.I am sad with your passing as is everyone that knew you.You will be deeply missed. I am sorry that I can't be there.I will always remeber you in my heart and mind ,especially when I look in my granchildrens eyes.          Love ,Joanne Wagoner

Our hearts go out to Sonny's children and his parents, along with many other beloved family members also. I've known Sonny probably his entire life. He really was one of the nice guys. Never a mean or nasty word to or about anyone. He was neighbors with my mother also for a long time. He will be deeply missed. My prayers goes out to all of you.

I am so thankful to Sonny for being the best father to our daughter, Cameron. He raised her to be a beautiful strong girl. He was the best Dad Sonny, Summer, and Cameron could ever have! We love you and will see you again in Heaven. Love ya, Daddy. Love Jimmy, Deanna, and Cameron XOXO

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Botterill family. Sonshine, you were always a bright spot on Thursday nights. You will surely be missed, but
never forgotten. R.I.P. friend.

My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone at this very difficult time . Love and prayers Brenda

Sonny, I wanted to write again, I'm so sorry that you had to leave this world so soon.  I'm so glad that we were able to bring two wonderful beautiful children into this world together.  Sonny Jr and Summer love you so much.  You will always be in our heart. We love you Dad.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to all Sonny's family and friends. I have lots of memories of Sonny. He was an awesome father to Sonny Jr. and Summer. R.I.P. Sonny, you will be missed

Its been a LONG TIME since I have seen Sonny, but we had a lot of good times together in years past. The entire Moyer family is sending Prayers, to Sonny, Summer, Cameron and the rest of Sonny's Family.

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rains fall soft upon your fields and May God hold you in the palm of His hand.  Deepest sympathy to Cammi (my Bunnie), Summer & Sonny Jr. and all his close & dear family and friends.  Cammi's Nana

Thoughts and prayers from Ethel Curtis and family.

Our thoughts and prayers our with your family during this very sad time. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call us.  Doug, Herb and Judy Hunt

Our deepest condolence to the family and children. You all our in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Steven & Stephanie Palmer

Our deepest condolences to the family..even though we can't be there in person, we will be there, with you all, in our minds and hearts!!!

I will miss that Sonny will not be able to see his children grow.  He was a good father to them and I appreciate that.  I'm so sorry Sonny.  Summer and Sonny loved you very much.  Please keep watch over them and help get them through your unexpected death.  Love, Linda, mother of your children Sonny Jr and Summer

OBITUARY

Sonny Lee Botterill Sr.

December 1, 1970 – December 8, 2013

Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc.

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