CROSS PLAINS - Amanda Butler, age 24, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2022. She had been diagnosed with borderline personality and had spent years successfully fighting the ultimately overwhelmingly mental, emotional, and physical challenges that associate with this condition.

Amanda was born on Sept. 10, 1997, to Ken and Peggy Butler. She graduated from Middleton High School in 2016. She was a beloved member of the District 1 EMS. She was certified as a CPR instructor, a state and national EMT, ACLS, PALS, CNA, and ER technician. She had a bachelor’s degree in arts and was currently a COVID vaccinator.

Her personal dedication to be of service to humanity was demonstrated in her unsuccessful, yet hard road to acquire a degree in nursing and with aspirations to be a nurse practitioner. Her greatest wish was to be of service to others, especially those with mental health issues. To honor her legacy, we request that instead of flowers you consider donation to the suicide prevention of your choice.

Amanda is survived by her parents, Ken and Peggy Butler; her brother, Josh; her grandmothers, Kay (Bob) Kavanaugh and Shirley Butler; aunts, Tammy Burcar (John) and Mary Butler; uncle, Jim Butler; and her very special therapy dog, Denali, who will be staying with us to help us move on. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Paul Burcar and August Butler.

A celebration of her life will be held at the CROSS PLAINS FIRE DEPARTMENT, 1501 Bourbon Road, Cross Plains, from 12 noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Please drop in anytime you are able. RSVP to amandabutlercelebration@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations in her name be made to NAMI https://www.namidanecounty.org an organization that is dedicated to helping those with mental health issues.

A special thank you her friends who continued to support and help Amanda over the years. She was a shining light to all those she came across. We ask you to remember her that way. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Cross Plains

Funeral & Cremation Care

2421 Church St.

(608) 798-3141

Amanda Sue Butler

September 10, 1997 - February 22, 2022

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