Wasco-Deschutes County OR Archives Obituaries.....Butler, Calvin J. July 14, 2004
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The Dalles Chronicle,  July 20, 2004
     Calvin J. Butler, 85, died at his home in Bend on July 14, 2004 of 
complications of cancer and lung disease. 
     He was born Nov. 15, 1918 in Redmond.
     His honors and memberships include Eagle Scout, Distinguished Unit Badge, 
Air Medal, American Defense Medal, two Bronze Stars, WWII Victory Medal, 
American Theater Service Medal and life membership in the National Ex-POWs.
     He developed and patented the first chemical closed loading system to 
meet California Department of Ag specifications, developed and patented a 
returnable pesticide container; developed, manufactured and sold the ASC 
Rotary spray nozzle.
     He was awarded the “Big Jock” award by the Pacific Northwest Aerial 
Applications Association for 45 years of service to the industry and was 
inducted into the National Agriculture Aviation “Hall of Fame.” He was awarded 
lifetime membership in the PNWA in 1991 for many years of service to the 
industry.
     He was also a member of the Theta Chi fraternity at Oregon State and was 
member of the Quiet Birds of Bend/Redmond.
     Survivors include his wife, Naideen Butler; three children, Jean Keenan, 
Sisters; June Jaeger Lindsay, Prineville; and Judi Cobb, Dalhart, Texas; three 
step children, Marcia Thompson, Moro; James Medler, Carson, Wash.; and Dean 
Medler, Payette, Idaho; nine grandchildren and one great grandson.
     A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 24, at Butler Aircraft at 
Roberts Field at the Redmond Airport. Memorials may be made to the Salvation 
Army of Bend or the Bend or Redmond Boys and Girls Club.

Additional Comments:
Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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