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 Edith
June Grubb Butz, 89, of Houston, Texas, and formerly of Lancaster,
PA went to be with her heavenly father on February 8, 2011. Edith
was born in High Point, North Carolina, and as a child resided in
Marietta and Lancaster PA. On August 26, 1939, she married Vincent
J. Butz, in Lancaster, PA. In 1947, they moved to Houston, Texas,
and after a loving marriage of 58 years, Vincent predeceased her
on November 8, 1997. She was also predeceased by three older
brothers and two sisters. Edith Grubb Butz had ancestral roots
dating back to Daisy Grubb, of the Grubb Mansion and her family,
connected with the Mount Hope Coalworks.
Edith is survived by her daughter,
Dr. Sue Ellen O'Hara, of Houston, Texas; and her son, Ian N.
Strauss and his wife, Janine, of Boise, Idaho, and two
step-grandchildren.
In addition to being a loving mother
and wife, Edith accomplished many other business, social, and
religious goals during her active life. She graduated from the
University of Houston, in 1957, receiving a degree in Restaurant
and Private Club Management. She served as a manager of The
Houston Country Club, and the Criterion Club for several years,
retiring from the latter.
In Houston, she was also a charter
founder of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. She was also a co-founder
with her late sister, Ruth, of The Country Playhouse, which still
functions as a successful community playhouse in West
Houston. She also devoted time to the Girl Scouts and Brownies,
and served as their leader from 1950-56.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
Celebrated at 11am on Thursday June 9, 2011 at St. Philip the
Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA
17603. Friends and family may visit with the family at the church
from 10-11am. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made in any amount to: American Cancer Society, High Plains
Division, Inc, P.O. Box 149186, Austin, Texas 78714. To send
the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661 |
