BUTLER, RUTH RICHBOURG, of Chelsea, died April 4, 2002 at the age of 82. She was a founding member of the Morningstar Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, George T. Butler; son, Bill Minyard and wife, Deena of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Susan Minyard Brazaitis and husband, John of Mansfield, MO; and brother, Samuel N. Richbourg of Auburn; stepdaughter, Deborah Butler Ross and husband, Bud; grandchildren, Michael and Katie.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to her many friends and especially her church family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Morning Star Methodist Building Fund in Chelsea.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, in the Chapel at Valhalla Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.

There will be a visitation Wednesday, April 10, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Valhalla Funeral Home directing (425-9898).