Josephine "Toots" Buterbaugh, 85, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Farmington. She was born September 10, 1925. A precious angel has arrived in Heaven to join her husband, Harold.
Toots waspreceded in death by her parents and grandparents who raised her; her loving husband, Harold; best friend and sister, Helen Heit; and close friends, Helga Ritchie, Mary Jo Walters and Mona Coury.
Toots leaves behind her six children, Jack, Kenneth, Brenda, Jenell, Kim, and Lisa;and 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Toots loved her rose garden; she tended to those roses and loved how everyone who who drove by commented on how beautiful they are.
The family would like to especially thank Elsie and Jimmy Carter, Francis Cox, AliseMarie Emond-Slaven, Dr. Kristina B. and Jessica from the Guardian Angel Health Care for being such good friends to our Mother. She loved you all.
Toots will be buried in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Arrangements are with: Daniels Family Funeral Services 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671