Michael L. Butchart

Butchart, Michael L.

Passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 11th, 2020 peacefully in his sleep. He was 71 years old. Mike is survived by his wife Lorraine Butchart (Mikelonis), daughters Emily (Greg) Messinger and Julie Butchart, siblings Charles (Shirley) Butchart, Mary Elisabeth Melling, Ann Butchart (Marian Luongo), and Joe (Amy) Butchart, his brother-in-law David (Gretchen) Mikelonis, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents Charles and Mary Elisabeth Butchart and brother John Butchart.

He was born in Boston, MA, Mike moved to Jackson early in his childhood. After graduating from Queens elementary school and St. Mary High School, he was drafted in 1967 and served in Vietnam. Upon his lucky return, he graduated from MSU with his bachelor's degree in business in 1977, and embarked on a 39-year career at Consumers Energy as a purchasing agent. Upon retirement in 2009, Mike flourished as the consummate volunteer to a variety of organizations. Mike spent his life as a man dedicated to all of the things he loved: his family, MSU, the community, chocolate, current events, coffee and laughter. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his joy in a good joke and his passion for conversation. To him, no one was ever a stranger and everyone was always a friend.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 10:30 AM with Fr. James Shaver officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Church on Wednesday before the Mass from 9:30 to 10:30 AM.

Donations may be made in Mike's name to any of the following organizations: St Johns Knights of Columbus, Jackson County United Way and The Crouch Senior Center.

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