In January, my family was struck hard with the news that my uncle, Gene Butterfield, had passed away suddenly. He was a man of amazing faith and determination. He was loved by one and all just by simply living his Christian faith and striving to be as much like Christ as he possibly could. When someone was in need, he did what he could to help.
When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, he and his family moved to Mississippi because he knew that he could not stand by and watch, knowing so many people were devastated. He not only helped rebuild many homes in the Gulf, but he also shared the message of Christ’s love to those he came in contact with.
The Butterfield family has been connected to the children’s home in Colombia for years, but it wasn’t until this January when I learned about Uncle Gene’s heart for the orphans and for the missionaries that are working so hard, fighting with the financial problems that are forcing some of them to leave their mission field. In response to this never ending need, he founded a fundraising business to help support not only the El Camino Children’s Home, but also other children’s homes and missionaries around the world. It is our hope and prayer that Christian Brothers Coffee will continue in memory of my Uncle Gene. If you’d like any information, please visit the website http://www.cbcoffeebean.com or contact my dad, Paul Butterfield at 515-570-0131.
THANK YOU, UNCLE GENE, FOR STRIVING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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