Noah Cash Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND 1946Ralph2024 Ralph Edgar Butler September 11, 1946 — January 21, 2024 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ralph Edgar Butler, aka 12-Mile REB, on January 20, 2024. Ralph was born in Portland, Oregon on September 11, 1946. At 17, he enlisted in the Marines and was deployed to Vietnam where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Clusters amongst multiple other honors. He accomplished more in his 77 years than most could even dream. He loved conquering the impossible in the mountains, oceans, rivers, and in the skies. He was a Railroad Engineer, airplane pilot, boat captain, rock climber, hunter, World Champion Cowboy action shooter, rocket engineer, fisherman extraordinaire, and an all-around outdoorsman. However, he believed his most important accomplishment was his family and friends which he loved BIG. He was a husband to Patricia Jean for over 55 years, a father of 2, Rebecca Jean and Jennifer Christine, a grandfather of 5, David John Edgar, Christian Butler, Holland Rebekah, Kohlter Jude, Brodyn Pierce, and great-grandfather to Jamison Roan and Bronson Kane. He was our patriarch, our Superman, our hero, our ole’ GOAT. Ralph lived a beautiful life and anyone who has met and talked to him knows that he truly believed and lived by his motto: SUCCESS IS THE RESIDUE OF DESIGN. Instead of flowers please place a donation in his name to the Disabled Veterans Association or Patricia Butler’s GoFundMe to assist her at this time. https://gofund.me/77c5d229 Arrangements entrusted to Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ralph Edgar Butler, please visit our flower store. NC Edited January 26 by Noah Cash OBITURARY ADDED 5 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Prayers heading up for 12 Mile, hopefully everything works out ok. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Big prayers up for Reb. One (of many) who took me under his wing to teach a beginner this game. Always a class act and someone I will always look up to. Heavenly Father watch over this man that he recover completely and hold him and his dear wife in your all encompassing arms as they go through this difficult time. Respectfully Gateway Kid 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliefoxEsquire Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) My Friend and Pat, May the Force be with you. Edited January 21 by wyliefoxEsquire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Prayers outgoing from the family! Blackwater, Schoolmarm, and Hatfield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler Bob Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Twelve Mile Reb, we've never met. But as a fellow shooter that enjoys this game, my prayers go out to you for a complete and speedy recovery. I pray for strength for you and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Thoughts & prayers Pat heading your way. Wishing you both the very best. God bless you & Reb Jackrabbit & Sly Puppy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerimah Jonathan Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 May God be with you and Pat my old friends. J.J. and Just Sue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Prayers and thoughts from the Creeker crew. Get well 12 Mile. Creeker, Painted Lady, Desert Scorpion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowstone Vic SASS#32968 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) Prayers from Vic and Kat going out to Pat. R.I.P. 12 Mile Reb We have lost a GREAT Cowboy. Edited January 22 by Yellowstone Vic SASS#32968 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkey Legs #48384 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Prayers up for a speedy recovery from Turkey Legs and Dry Fire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfinger Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Sending our prayers for strength and healing for Twelve Mile and prayers for his wife and family. Lead Finger & Darlin Darla 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin' Rose SASS #2811 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Prayers for a quick recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Iron, SASS# 22149 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Prayers up for our good friend. Wishing him a speedy recovery. smokie and Honey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Number4 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Pat, Reb's a tough fellow and he'll fight to win. Just keep him close and pray all our prayers will help him along. Ol' #4 and Opal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PALADIN PETE 19585 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 prayers and well wishes to Pat and Reb get well soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells Comin Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Ralph is one of the good guys! Praying for a speedy recovery. Phil 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Brasse, SASS #3562 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Get better faster. If the Dr. give you a line that sounds fishy, time to hunt up another Dr. A lot of good people count you as another one of the good people & are counting on you to recover. (way more than the 3 required counters) Like a lot of other things, right now the number of good people is in short supply; we need your help to keep our numbers up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) 4 hours ago, Hells Comin said: Prayers up for comfort to Pat, family, and friends. Edited January 21 by Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Stu Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Praying for Reb. I’ve shot with him many times and he’s always been a pleasure to have on my posse. His enthusiasm for the game is contagious and he’s always pitching in to help. Get better soon Reb! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezra Hawthorne Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Ugh this was an awful thing to find out this morning, Reb is a good guy and it's always nice to see him at the range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Very sad news of Reb's passing. Our thoughts and prayers out to Pat & family. May Reb Rest in Peace. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rider Rudy Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Prayers for the Family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliefoxEsquire Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Our deepest thoughts go out to Pat and their Daughters. -Starr & Wylie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Stu Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Prayers for his family. He’ll be missed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 So sorry to read. May God comfort Pat, all family members, and friends. B & S Boots 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Prayers up Imis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUTHER JUSTICE REGULATOR #5600 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Prayers up for Ralph's family. It is more than a shock to me that he is gone. Luther and Lady Justice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Iron, SASS# 22149 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) Thoughts and prayers go out to Pat and her family. RIP Ralph. Smokie and Honey Edited January 21 by Smokin Iron, SASS# 22149 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) I crossed paths with Reb many times at major matches in the Southwest. Even though I'm not from his home state he remembered my alias and always greeted me by name. I always thought of him as a big man with an even bigger heart. He shot faster than most men half his age. He will be remembered. Edited January 22 by Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 spelling 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Spur Jake SASS #7728 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 A very sad day for all of us who new him and admired him. Shot with him numerous times in AZ over the years and never thought there was anything that could put him down. Prayers up for family and friends. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 This is truly sad...damn... One of the nicest guys I've ever met in this game. crap! Phantom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudflat Mike, SASS #20904 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Rest in peace gyrine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Sorry to hear this. Reb was a good guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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