Obituary of Edward "Ed" Butler

Edward Thomas Butler, age 68, of Agate, Colorado was suddenly taken from us Saturday, January 23, 2016. Ed was born in Denver, Colorado on November 9, 1947 to parents Walter and Betty Butler. He was a lifelong resident of Agate, Colorado. He graduated from Agate High School in 1965. He attended the University of Colorado Boulder and Northeastern Junior College Sterling before returning to his passion, the ranch, at Agate. He married his lifetime partner, Donna, on September 18, 1967. Ed carried on the legacy of his father and was dedicated to protecting and enriching the ranch and farmland of Eastern Elbert County. He served 17 years as the President of the Agate Soil Conservation Board and served in several positions for the Colorado Soil Conservation Board. He was a lifetime member and a longtime deacon of the Agate Community Church. He was also a member of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse. Ed was an avid member of the NRA and enjoyed shooting guns of all types. He enjoyed playing and “winning” any type of card or board game. Ed enjoyed the great outdoors and was always either riding his quad or motorcycling throughout the ranch at Agate. He and Donna enjoyed traveling and visiting with family and friends. Ed is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna. His daughter, Jodie Welch and Ron of Union, Kentucky. His granddaughter, Lacey Butler of New York, NY. His brother, Bob Butler and Lisa of New Lisbon, NJ. Sisters, Nancy Raths and Dick of Lewistown, Montana and Naomi Malcom and Terry of Limon, Colorado. Some of his greatest admirers, 8 nephews, 8 nieces, 15 grandnieces, and 10 grandnephews also survive him.