Evelyn P. Buttram
June 23, 1927 - October 16, 2013
Obituary
Evelyn Buttram (nee Papulias)
Evelyn passed from the mortal world on October 16, 2013 in Federal Way, Washington at age of 86, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease which plagued her during the last decade of her life.
She was born in Fresno, California on June 23, 1927. Her parents, Christ and Marie Papulias, were Greek immigrants who settled in the Fresno area in the early 1900’s and Evelyn was the youngest of their four children. She was raised and educated in Fresno and remained there until her marriage to Thomas John Buttram in 1952. Many of her relatives and life-long friends continue to reside in the Fresno area.
Evelyn’s early years of marriage and motherhood included residences in Washington, California, Alabama and Louisiana. By 1970, she returned to Federal Way, Washington. She was an involved and loving mother and continued to take interest in her kids’ activities into their adult lives. After her husband’s retirement in the 80’s, she enjoyed traveling with him frequently to maintain the longstanding bonds of friendship and family~ Becoming a grandmother in the mid90’s brought her great joy and she shared her gifts of love and caring in that role.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Alex (“Pappy”) and Ted. Her sister, Constance, still resides in Fresno. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Tom; daughter, Karen, of Seattle; son, Tommy, of Enumclaw and granddaughter, Camille.
Evelyn led an exemplary life of devotion to the wellbeing of her family and friends and will be sorely missed by all.
Private family graveside memorial service will be held at the Mt. Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Washington.
Tommy, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen, your Dad and families. Your Mom was a special lady to all our family; she impacted many lives in so many awesome ways. We feel so blessed to have you all as neighbors!
Can you please provide an address for where we can send condolences, etc.
She will be missed, I know, but am thankful she will not suffer: we all have been blessed in knowing her, and many special memories…. May the love and memories from all the years past be comfort in days to come.
Love to you all,
Lori
Love to all of you…
Tommy and Karen, Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I loved the photos of her as I will always remember her wonderful smile.