God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So He put his arms around you
And whispered, "Come to Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away.
And though we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard-working hands at rest,
And although our hearts were broken
We know, god only takes the best.
This memorial website was created to remember our dearest Charles .F. Butler who was born in the United States on October 22, 1948 and passed away on May 28, 2007 at the age of 58. You will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Gone, but not forgotten
This pain, I cannot hide
In memory, I see you
A million tears, I’ve cried.
The tender thoughts you left me
Come to my memory
Your loving smile, so precious
Will always be with me.
You visit me in summer
When flowers are in bloom
Upon a ray of sunshine
A star-lit night in June.
When winds are gently blowing
Across a cloudless sky
Within a rolling meadow
Where horse and cattle lie.
I see you in the treetops
As summer comes to be
In shadows, you do linger
A soul so young and free.
I see you in the garden
Your scent does fill the air
Just like a precious flower
A rose, so ever fair.
On country roads, I find you
Along the wooded lane
Within the distant thunder
I see you in the rain.
In early hush of morning
You come without a sound
Upon a blazing sunset
Your memory can be found.
Like sprigs of morning glory
Upon the vine, they grow
With branches reaching outward
Into my heart, you go.
Just like a special angel
God wrapped you in His care
And took you off to heaven
To live with Him, up there.
But often, I still see you
Upon a light blue sky
And long so much to hold you
Why did you have to die?
Whispers from Heaven
They say that life is fleeting
I know that this is true
I left this world so quickly
With no goodbye to you.
I know how much you miss me
Your tears fall ever light
The pillow where you lay your head
Is wet with them at night.
I know your heart is hurting
The words we left, unsaid
I love you’s, left unspoken
Are spinning in your head.
The strength that I have carried
That served to make you whole
Remains to make you stronger
Within your grieving soul.
For you see, while you were weeping
On the day I passed away
At the gravesite near the flowers
Where my loved ones knelt to pray.
An angel came to see me
She took me by the hand
She led me to a kingdom
In a very distant land.
As I look down from heaven
And see you standing there
Your heart so ever burdened
With more grief than it can bear.
I long to bring you comfort
I long to give you peace
I long to hold you closely
Cause all your tears to cease.
The joy I’ve found in heaven
Goes far beyond compare
The love that’s so elusive
Can be found here everywhere.
The light is softly shining
There’s no storm clouds here or rain
There’s no teardrops found in heaven
There’s no suffering, there’s no pain.
You needn’t be so troubled
Stay close to God and pray
That someday we’ll be together
One bright and glorious day.
So my love, you shouldn’t question
My dear you need not cry
I’ve gone to be with Jesus
I really didn’t die.
My favorite thing about my step-dad Chuck, was how much he loved his grandchildren. All 4 of his grandson's were his "buddies" he always thought of them first. Im just sorry that he wont get the chance to meet his first granddaughter who is due December 2007. I'm sure he would have loved her just as much as he loved all of his grandson's. He is missed by many, Gone from this world, but not from our hearts, he will be remembered always. We love and miss you Chuck.
My memories of Chuck are many, from kind hearted to dealing with a sickness that he never gave up fighting. H e was my husband,protecter,and hero. Although we were only together four and a half years I loved every minute. I'll always miss you Chuck and will keep you in my heart forever. Everyday I see or hear something that reminds me of you and sometimes I cry but most of the time I smile and say," Yep, Chuck was like that."Like the song says," Wait for me, I'll be there when my chores are done."
To me Chuck was more than a friend he was a brother-in-law and I guess the most humorous moment we had was when I first met Chuck. I had won a pizza dinner at I think it was Pizza Hut so Sis said we could meet in Plymouth for dinner. So after dinner Chuck had to go to work and I had to take Sis home to the amazment of the people and me Brenda kissed Chuck good-bye and got in the car with me. I told Brenda what do you think these people are thinking. And yes I miss my brother-in-law dearly I miss seeing him when I am at the apartment sometimes I feel like I am supposed to go see him in the bedroom. I know some day I will be with him again.
Love You Chuck.
