Robyn Kay Butler Obituary (1962 - 2015)

My beloved Bungee passed from our arms to those of our Heavenly Father and to a most joyous heavenly reunion. On December 3, 2015 after a courageous and long battle of fourteen years, our dear Robyn passed away from cancer and other illnesses brought on a result of this disease. Robyn was born on December 12, 1962 to Mack L. (Sr.) and Vicky Dennis Petersen. She married Russell J. Butler on March 20, 1987 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Mother to Bailey and Aubrey, they were the center of her world. Robyn had a contagious sense of humor and was a new friend to every stranger that she met. She could not go anywhere and spark up a conversation with any stranger. From childhood, Robyn was precocious and often at the center of trouble she caused, but quickly learned that art of plausible deniability. She loved to sing, but could not carry a note. She was a great cook as evidence of her husband's waist line. Robyn enjoyed many summers at the family cabin and was saddened when her illness made it too difficult to travel there. Robyn had her own daycare for several years and still considers the children she cared for as her own. Robyn loved a bargain and never hesitated to negotiate on anything from a cucumber at the farmers market to her most recent purchase of new bedroom furniture. It only makes sense that she would pass this time of year to ensure the family would get the funeral ham on sale. Diagnosed with cancer on September 11, 2001, she did not let the disease define who she was. She fought with full force and won her battle, however, the onset of other illnesses resulted in never regaining the health she once enjoyed. Plagued with everyday pain, Robyn continued her role as mother and wife to the very end. Robyn is survived by husband Russell J. (RJ) Butler, daughters Bailey and Aubrey, mother Vicky Petersen, sister Jody (Bill) Findley, brother Lance (Heather) Petersen, grandfather Clayton Dennis, and many loved nieces and nephews, dogs Riley and Jake. She is preceded in death by her father Mack L. Petersen Sr., brother Mack L. Petersen Jr., grandmother Vivian Milne, and her much loved dog Batki. The family is grateful to the many doctors that cared for Robyn and Hospice for Utah for the care and compassion given to Robyn in her final days. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary located at 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah. A viewing will take place starting at 10:00 a.m. with services starting at 12:00 noon. Interment will take place at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. South Jordan, UT 84095