Descendants of Charles Woolverton




Donald Wayne (Don) Buttrey and Karen Louise Lake




Husband Donald Wayne (Don) Buttrey

           Born: 6 Feb 1935 - Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN
       Baptized: 
           Died: 24 Apr 2021 - Carmel, Hamilton County, IN
         Buried:  - Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN
Find A Grave ID: 226235994
       Marriage: Cir 1985



Wife Karen Louise Lake

           Born: 3 Oct 1945 - Omaha, Douglas County, NE
       Baptized: 
           Died: 28 Nov 2010 - Indianapolis, Marion County, IN
         Buried:  - Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN
Find A Grave ID: 62385133


         Father: Thomas Henry Lake {FGID: 45956260}
         Mother: Marjorie Louise Lytle {FGID: 45956252}




Children

General Notes: Husband - Donald Wayne (Don) Buttrey

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226235994/donald-wayne-buttrey

BIRTH
6 Feb 1935
Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
DEATH
24 Apr 2021 (aged 86)
Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, USA
BURIAL
Crown Hill Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
PLOT
Community Mausoleum; corridor 2E; row 5; Level F
MEMORIAL ID
226235994

Donald Wayne Buttrey, age 86, of Carmel IN passed away Saturday April 24, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 6, 1935 in Terre Haute, IN to the late William Edgar and Nellie (Vaughn) Buttrey and was the youngest of six children. Don graduated from Indiana State University in 1956. After serving in the US Army from 1956 to 1958, he moved to Bloomington, IN where he obtained a law degree from Indiana University School of Law which he earned while serving as an editor of the Indiana Law Review.

Don practiced law for 50 years, something he considered one of his proudest accomplishments. He loved the law. His career began as a law clerk from 1961 to 1963 to William E. Steckler, chief Judge of the US District court for the southern district of Indiana. don then joined the Indianapolis Law Firm of McHale, Cook, and Welch from 1963 to 2001 and later joined the law firm of Wooden, McLaughlin from 2001 to 2010 serving of Of council. He was a member of the American Bar Association and served as president of the Indianapolis Bar Association.

In 1992 don was appointed by the then Governor of Indiana, Evan Bayh, to the board of Trustees at Indiana State University and served two four year terms. He also served on the Indiana State University Foundation board of directors.

Being an active philanthropist led Don to co-create the Lake Institute of Faith and Giving at the Indiana University Lilly school of Philanthropy in 2002. He served on the advisory board for the Lake Institute seeking to build a scholarly foundation through research, teaching and public service for the exploration of the concept that religion plays a vital role in philanthropy. In addition to his work, don loved golf and tennis. His longtime tennis group was a source of much joy and many stories. Indeed, he had many warm friendships over the years that he valued. He was a dutiful father, dependable friend, ardent mentor and a loving husband. Don was an active and faithful member of the Second Presbyterian Church having served as a Trustee of the Endowment and a member of the board for the Center Point counseling at the church.

Don is survived by his beloved wife, Ann Hyer Buttrey and his three sons, Greg (Karen) Buttrey, Alan and Jason Buttrey . His brother Robert Buttrey and sister-in-law Eiko Buttrey. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Lake Buttrey and his siblings, William Buttrey, Jr., John Buttrey, Nellie Buttrey Oliver and Nancy Buttrey.

Private family services were held, and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. You are invited to arrange a memorial contribution to: Mauer School of Law, 211 S. Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405; Second Presbyterian church Food Pantry, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260, or Indiana State University Foundation, 30 N. 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807.

Family Members

Parents
Edgar William Buttrey 1899–1983
Nellie Madeline Vaughn Buttrey 1902–1966

Spouse
Karen Louise Lake Buttrey 1945–2010

Siblings
William Edgar Buttrey 1923–1925
Nellie Marie Buttrey Oliver 1928–1993
John H. Buttrey 1933–2007
Nancy Ruth Buttrey 1940–1941

Created by: Frank Walraven
Added: 29 Apr 2021
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 226235994
memorial page for Donald Wayne Buttrey (6 Feb 1935–24 Apr 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 226235994, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; Cremated; Maintained by Frank Walraven (contributor 47196178).


General Notes: Wife - Karen Louise Lake

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62385133/karen-louise-buttrey

BIRTH
3 Oct 1945
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
DEATH
28 Nov 2010 (aged 65)
Indiana, USA
BURIAL
Crown Hill Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
PLOT
Community Mausoleum; Corridor 2E; Row 5; Level F; Depth A
MEMORIAL ID
62385133

Karen Lake Buttrey 1945 - 2010 Karen Lake Buttrey, philanthropist and community leader, passed away on November 28. Karen was born October 3, 1945, to Thomas H. Lake and Marjorie L. Lake in Omaha, Nebraska. She was married for 25 years to Donald W. Buttrey, a local attorney. Both Karen and Don have been long-time members of Second Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon and elder. Karen also served on the Endowment Board at Second Church. Karen was graduated from Tudor Hall in Indianapolis in 1963. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology) in 1967 from Chatham College, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Karen also received Masters Degrees from the University of Pittsburgh (Educational Research) in 1972, and from Indiana University (Educational Psychology) in 1979. She was also a Participant in the Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Development Program. Prior to her marriage, Karen was employed in educational and interior design positions. Karen served as a member (Honorary Chair) of the Advisory Board of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. The Lake Institute was envisioned and created by Karen and Don in 2002, to honor the legacy of Karen's parents and to ensure that their values and commitment to faith and philanthropy will be passed on to future generations. The Institute seeks to build a scholarly foundation, through research, teaching and public service, for the exploration of the idea that religion plays a vital role in philanthropy. At the time of her death, Karen served on the Boards of Trustees of Chatham, McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, and the Advisory Board of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. She served on several other boards throughout her life. Karen provided generous support to her church, the United Way, the American Red Cross (Tiffany Circle Member) and The Salvation Army. She also supported numerous other charitable organizations, including The Women's Fund and The Lacy Leadership Society. In addition to her life of service, Karen loved to travel, play golf, exercise and was an avid reader. She was an active, vibrant woman in all areas of her life. Karen is survived by her husband Don, three stepsons, Greg, Alan and Jason, her daughter-in-law Karen, her aunt Katherine Snyder, numerous cousins and her beloved dog, Cleo. Karen was not only generous with her time and commitment to the community, she was an extremely loyal and generous mentor and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 4, at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 North Meridian Street, with visitation at the Church from 10:30 a.m. until time of service. Please visit www.leppertmortuary.com where you can sign the guest book or leave a personal message for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, Indiana University (for the benefit of the Lake Institute), or the charity of your choice.

Family Members

Parents
Thomas H. Lake 1919–1999
Marjorie Louise Lytle Lake 1918–2001

Spouse
Donald Wayne Buttrey 1935–2021

Created by: William Taber
Added: 30 Nov 2010
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 62385133
memorial page for Karen Louise Lake Buttrey (3 Oct 1945–28 Nov 2010), Find a Grave Memorial ID 62385133, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by William Taber (contributor 46480146).

https://www.ancestry.ca/genealogy/records/karen-louise-lake-24-1hwwxk
"Birth
3 October 1945 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Death
28 Nov 2010 - Indianapolis, Hamilton County, Indiana, USA
Mother
Marjorie Louise Lytle
Father
Thomas Henry Lake
Born in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA on 3 October 1945 to Thomas Henry Lake and Marjorie Louise Lytle. Karen Louise Lake passed away on 28 Nov 2010 in Indianapolis, Hamilton County, Indiana, USA."


Notes: Marriage

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226235994/donald-wayne-buttrey
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62385133/karen-louise-buttrey


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