Chester Lee Butler

Chester Lee Butler, age 87 of Skiatook went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, February 10, 2023 in Bartlesville.

Chet was born June 23, 1935 in Watonga, Oklahoma to Chester Orville and Claudine (Porter) Butler. Chet completed his education in Watonga where he graduated in 1954. Chet married Judy Marie (Swiggart) Dout on June 12, 1972 making their home in Skiatook and Bartlesville. Chet was in the lumber business for 42 years. Chet was a carpenter, craftsman and had a passion for making and selling knives. He also enjoyed fishing, playing cards with friends and traveling. Chet and Judy loved riding their motorcycle and camping all over the United States. They met many new friends along the way. Chet never met a stranger. Chet loved this quote by Robert Louis Stevenson “ Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.”

Chet was preceded in death by his parents; Chester and Claudine Butler, his loving wife of 48 years; Judy Marie Butler, two sons; Bradley Butler and Dion Dout, his sister in law; Sherry Swiggart and brother in law; Rusty Andersen.

Chet is survived by his children; Denny and Erin Butler of Oklahoma City, OK, Julie Butler of Wichita, Kansas, Darin and Dawn Dout of Broken Arrow, OK, sister; Hazel Andersen of Shelton, Washington, brother in law; Doug Swiggart, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews and friends.

The family would like to thank Caregivers of Bartlesville, The administration and staff at Bartlesville Health and Rehab Community, and Conforting Hands Hospice for the wonderful care given to Chet.

In Lieu of flowers if you would like to make a donation to Skiatook Paws and Claws or to St. Judes Children Research.

The family of Chester Lee Butler entrusted his care and services to the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home.