James D. Butt

James D. Butt, age 86, of Okemos, MI, passed away on June 3, 2018. He was born November 13, 1931, in Detroit, MI, to the late George and Marion Butt. Jim graduated from Plymouth High School in 1949 and the University of Michigan in 1953. He retired from the Air Force in 1975. He retired from the MI Dept. of Health (OSHA) in 1993.

Jim volunteered at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum for over 20 years. He was also a member of several classic car clubs. Jim was an avid fan of the U of M sports teams, with season tickets to football and basketball games. He also loved the Lions and Tigers.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, in 1998. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Osborne, his grandsons, Charlie and Michael Erisman, and three great-grandchildren.  Jim will be missed by his family and his many friends.

In lieu of flowers contributions would be appreciated in Jim’s name to the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, 240 Museum Dr., Lansing, MI 48933. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Lansing Chapel. Online condolences may be left for his family at www.EstesLeadley.com

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Ron and April
June 5, 2018 at 7:20 am

We will miss our U of M buddy and going to car events buddy.

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Rick Mills
June 5, 2018 at 11:15 am

I’ll miss you Jim. We shared many great times at car events with the Buick Club and other activities. I wish the best to your family.

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Steve Purdy and Cathy Zachow
June 11, 2018 at 9:22 am

So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He and I spent a lot of time on the road together including a big road trip to Tallahassee in his Riviera for a Buick Driver’s Club event. A few months ago Jim asked if I would help find homes for some of his car stuff – books, models, memorabilia (not cars) when the time came. I would be pleased to help if you wish. We’ll all miss Jim. We offer you all our deepest sympathy.

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Diana Walker
June 11, 2018 at 7:48 pm

The Walker family was saddened to hear of Jim’s death, and offer our deepest sympathy to his daughter and grandchildren. Kathleen Jardine was a childhood friend of Nancy Butt, and Kathleen and Jim would often meet for coffee when she visited here in Okemos.

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Dave Quinn
June 12, 2018 at 10:18 am

Very saddened to learn of Jim’s passing. Clearly one of the nicest car people I’ve met in the British sports car world.

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