David Ray Butler

David R. Butler, 91, preceded in death by his beloved wife Helen R. Butler, passed away on July 29th. Born in Seguin, Texas, he was the son of Capt. Ray B. Butler of the Texas Highway Patrol and Era Pearson. After growing up in Austin and San Angelo, David attended the University of Texas at Austin, becoming a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity, and graduating with a Geology degree in 1955. He also earned a Master's Degree in Geology from the University of Oklahoma. He met his future wife, Helen, at UT and they were married on December 20, 1953.

David had a rewarding career with Standard Oil Company and Chevron. He started out as a Geologist working in different parts of Texas, California, and New Mexico, managing oil, coal, and geothermal ventures. His various jobs carried him all over the world before retiring with Chevron back in Texas in 1990. He had a wonderful, richly fulfilling marriage of nearly 58 years with Helen, traveling to 47 countries before Helen's passing in 2011.

David is survived by his two loving children, Brian who lives in California with his wife Beverly, and Sarah who lives in Fairview, Texas with her husband Curt Richards. Brian and Sarah have two children - Heather Butler Dawes and Jason Buter, and Stephen and Scott Richards, respectively. David also had 5 great grandchildren.

There will be a private family gravesite memorial in Quinlan, Texas. Anyone desiring to honor David's memory are encouraged to donate to a favorite charity, to the American Cancer Society, or the Oncology Department of UT Southwestern in Dallas.