Maria Butler (Newman), 40, of Seattle, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011. She was born September 27, 1970 in Massachusetts and spent most of her life in Austin, Texas until she moved to Seattle, Washington with her family. She was preceded in death by her grand-parents Joseph and Martha Ciampa and grand-mother Jewel Butler. She is survived by her parents, Steven and Theresa Butler; husband, Cid Newman; sons, Avery and Carter Newman; brother, David Butler and sisters, Brandie Patterson and LeeAnn Rodgers, and grand-father, Phil Butler. She was a loving mother, daughter, wife, sister and Aunt who was truly loved by all she touched and will be deeply missed. There will be a viewing from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 10, and a memorial service on Wednesday, May 11, at 11:00 am. Both are held at the Sunset Hills Funeral Home, 1215 145th Place SE, Bellevue,WA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to www.artistictouch.us/Maria