Jerry is survived by his mother, Patricia Ann (Butterfield) Scott of Spokane, Washington; Stanley D. Butterfield of Olympia, Washington; Patricia Alvarez (Ron) of Canada; Dean Alvarez; Verna and Mitch Chappell of Winlock, Washington; Barcilia Ramirez of Oregon; Debra Smith of Montana; Dan Landenglos (Stacy) of Washington; numerous nieces and nephews; more than 20 grandchildren; and more than 40 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Norman D. Butterfield; wife, Miriam Butterfield; brothers, Steven Butterfield and Danny Butterfield; maternal grandparents, Al and Rene Plumb; paternal grandparents, Jerome and Lucy Butterfield; and stepdaughter, Vivian Buhl.
Jerry was an Air Force MP from 1968 to 1972. He worked in forestry most of his life. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. Both he and his wife enjoyed gold panning in Montana, spending time at the casino, family barbecues with family and friends at his place, and camping.
A celebration of life will be held at his home June 9, 2026, in Winlock, Washington, all day.
A special thank you to Bruce Butterfield for the years of help and love he gave Dad.
