Stephen "Steve" Edward Butler

March 16, 1947 – June 20, 2023

Stephen "Steve" was born in Gloucestershire, England March 16, 1947.

At the age of 14, he and his parents migrated to the USA. They sailed on the Queen Elizabeth docking in New York.

Living in Haddon Heights, NJ, Steve attended Haddon Heights High School. He participated in wrestling. In his senior year, he and his parents moved to Stratford where he graduated in 1966 from Sterling High School in Somerdale.

Even though Soccer (football) was not a well known sport here back then, he never lost his love for it. In his school years in England is where he learned to play.  Later on in his adult life He was happy to learn that there were adult teams, He played indoor mixed at Gaetano's Soccer Complex as well as on an outdoor men's team. He enjoyed those years of being able to play the sport he missed when moving to the USA.

Steve worked for Steigers Vending Company in Stratford for many years before working for Cherry Hill Triplex as an auto mechanic until his retirement in 2009.

Steve moved to Clayton in 1973 after marrying his wife Barbara.

He had a 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint that he raced at Atco Dragway in the late 60's. He decided to dismantle and then restore it to his liking but due to some illnesses along the years he never got to carry out his plan of restoring it to what he envisioned.

Steve (Pop-Pop) also loved his 2 granddaughters and enjoyed when they visited even though they live over 600 miles away. Times he spent with them, his daughter and son-in-law were great times in his life.

He enjoyed watching English "football" (soccer) when it came on the television with his son and watching the Eagles.

Even though he had Parkinson's Disease he could walk faster than most. He amazed some Physical Therapists.

He also knew a lot about history. Watching Jeopardy, he knew all the answers. He also enjoyed watching the old western shows on tv.

His wife Barbara of 51 years and his caretaker for many years was by his side when he passed peacefully on June 20, 2023 listening to his favorite group "The Beatles"

Steve was predeceased by his father Raymond & Mother Elizabeth "Joyce" Butler and brother Anthony Butler.

He is survived by his wife Barbara (Hinderliter) Butler, Daughter, Michelle (Butler) Mayer. Her husband Paul Mayer both of Myrtle Beach SC. Son Gary of Clayton. Granddaughters Hayley and Krista Mayer of Myrtle Beach SC. His cousin Margaret (Close) Phillips and her husband John of Gloucestershire England. Also, his Aunt Jean Leach of Higham, Gloucestershire, England and Uncle Tony Leach of Abbymead, Gloucestershire, England. and cousins residing in England. Dogs Moo and Cardi who will also be missing him.

Cremation was private. A private memorial service will be at the digression of the family.

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