This business is carried on in loving memory of Keith's father, James Taylor Buttles March 26, 1953 - September 26, 2020
Jim was born in Chicago, Ill., on March 26, 1953. When he was young, he lived in Cloverdale, Ill., and was part of a large extended family. He went to school in Carol Stream, Ill., and spent much of his time there with his future wife's family. He was a champion wrestler for Glenbard North, where he played football and participated in track.
James married his high school sweetheart, Michelle and together they lived as an example of love and commitment for their family and the world to see for 47 years. He tried some different jobs in his youth, but quickly settled on carpet installation. He worked hard at that for 35 years, in which his son worked alongside him for 23 years. Together they raised two children and moved to Wisconsin in 2004. Jim enjoyed the rural landscape around Madison, commenting to Keith one day that it reminded him of his boyhood home in Cloverdale.
Jim enjoyed his life. He loved to be with his family and enjoyed time outside. He had a particular fondness for Devils Lake State Park, oceans and anywhere warm with sand. Jim loved to play games, he liked to play poker, especially Texas hold-em. He loved good food, and a bowl of ice cream had to be particularly large, in order to satisfy him. When we see a bag of chips, we will always think of Jim with a smile. He loved camping, riding bikes, hiking, and going to the health club with his wife, Michelle. He was a fan of TV. Jim could always find something to watch but he really enjoyed watching sports and will be remembered for his love of Star Trek. Jim also loved to travel. Together with Michelle and often with his children, he visited many states in the US, Canada, Caribbean Islands and in the fall of 2019, fulfilled a lifelong dream of spending a month in France with his beloved wife, Michelle, his son, Keith and his daughter-in-law, Missy. Jim made his family strong in his life and in his passing even stronger.