St. George, Utah - Edell Butterfield passed away April 1, 2015 in St. George, Utah. He was 88 years old. Edell was born August 18, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Albert Lawrence and Agnes Marie Spencer. Following the death of his mother, he was adopted and raised by Zachariah Trussler and Maud Page Butterfield of Riverton, Utah. Edell attended Jordan High School and at the age of 17 joined the military to serve in World War II in the United States Navy Armed Guard. He married the love of his life, Marjorie Alice Troxell, in the Logan LDS Temple on January 24, 1949. Edell worked with the Mountain Bell Telephone Company for over 30 years. After retiring he and Marj moved to Leeds, Utah to escape the cold weather. Edell loved camping, 4-wheeling, being outdoors and was always tinkering on something in his shed. Following Marj's death in 2011, he moved into the Southern Utah Veteran's Home. He is survived by his three children: Dell T. (Teresa) Butterfield, Rodney S. (Connie) Butterfield and Jody (Kenneth) Killian; along with seven grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren, with one on the way. He was preceded in death by his wife and siblings. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverton City, Utah Cemetery.