Services will take place at 1 p.m. March 25 at the First Presbyterian Church.
He was a Boy Scout master.
Survivors include one brother, Dan of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and one sister, Marquita Lines of Grand Junction.
Memorial contributions to the Boy Scouts of America, 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, Texas 75015-2079.
Buford Butcher, 72, passed away on March 11. Services will take place Saturday, March 25, at 1:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church at 3940 27 1/2 Road.
Buford was born April 13, 1944, in Grand Junction to Vyril and Gladys Butcher. He graduated from Central High School in Grand Junction where he lived his entire life.
Buford was a 50-year veteran of the Boy Scouts. His achievements included: District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver Award, Warren Hall and National Founder’s Award, Wood Badge Trained member of the Buffalo Patrol, and Vigil Honor member of Mic-O-Say Lodge 541 Order of the Arrow. Before passing he was Cub Master of Cub Scout Pack 345.
His interests also included woodworking, furniture refinishing, and collecting model trains.
Buford is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Hubert.
Buford is survived by his brother, Dan Butcher, NM; sister, Marquita Lines; nephews, Charles Lines, Art Lines, and Mark Lines; niece, Laura Tolman; great-nephew, Josh Lines; great-niece, Rachel Lines, and great-great-nephews, Elijah and Isaiah Lines
Special thanks to Frank Kemter for his support.
Memorials may be made to Western Colorado Council Boy Scouts Summer Camp Scholarship, 839 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501.
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