Beth Marie Butler

Lifelong Siskiyou County resident, Beth Marie Butler, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at the Madrone Hospice House in Yreka. She was only four days shy of 95th birthday. Beth Marie was born on February 16, 1920, to James and Elizabeth Pitman in Etna. She began her schooling in Etna, but she also attended school in Gazelle before attending and graduating from Yreka High School in 1939. During her high school years, Beth Marie worked at Yreka Drug Store (The Y-D). After high school, she attended secretarial school in Los Angeles. Beth Marie married Ted Stewart, a member of the United States Air Force. Shortly into their marriage, while stationed on the East Coast, Ted was killed. On March 2, 1947, Beth Marie married Lloyd Butler, and the two made their home in Yreka until Lloyd’s death in 1987. Beth Marie worked for a time at Severn’s Jewelry, and worked for 11 years at Thompson’s Men’s Store in Yreka, and eventually became the owner of Yreka Hardware Co. Beth Marie was very involved in her community. She was a member of the Yreka Soroptimists, a 4-H Leader, an Elkette, a volunteer at the Hospice Shop, a member of the Yreka Trailriders, and the American Mule Racing Association. Beth Marie enjoyed, in her spare time, bowling, golfing, and dancing. Despite her community involvement, Beth Marie’s greatest passion was her family. Nothing gave her more joy then attending her children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. She was their biggest fan regardless of the event! Beth Marie was preceded in death by her parents and her husbands, as well as her siblings: Boyd, Orion, and Glenora. She is survived by her two children, Caralee Scala of Big Springs, and Stanley & Stephanie Butler of Rexford, Montana; two grandchildren: Tracy & Chuck Faultner, and Jimmy & Alina Scala; great-grandchildren: Haylee, Cody, & Kayla Brown, Tyler Faultner, Joshua, Logan, & Trevor Scala, and Trinity Taylor; and a niece, Betty Holland. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadowlark Assisted Living and Madrone Hospice for their loving care and support. Memorial contributions may be made to Madrone Hospice, Yreka Volunteer Fire Department, Yreka Soroptimists, or an organization of one’s choice. A memorial service will be held for Beth Marie on Saturday, February, 21, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Girdner Funeral Chapel in Yreka, with a gathering to follow at Mayten Fire Department in Big Springs.

Beth Marie Butler

February 16, 1920 - February 12, 2015