About Thomas Mark Butler
Thomas Mark Butler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully in Mesa, AZ, on May 5, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born on August 1, 1952, in Monterey Park, Los Angeles, California, Tom lived a life defined by faith, family, and selfless service to the Lord.
Tom served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines, where his love for sharing the gospel and uplifting others grew. He attended Brigham Young University, where he met the love of his life and eternal companion, Marilyn Earl, while playing drums as a BYU Young Ambassador. The two were sealed for time and all eternity in the St. George Utah Temple on February 20, 1976.
Tom and Marilyn were blessed with six children, who were their greatest joys. As a devoted father, Tom instilled within his children a love of music and the values of faith and selfless service. His legacy of love extended to his cherished grandchildren, who brought him endless joy.
Tom worked with his brothers in the tile and stone business. A faithful servant of the Lord, Tom lived his life in devotion and service to his family and others. His goodness and unwavering testimony touched countless lives. He served as a bishop and in various callings within the church, always striving to reflect the Savior’s love.
Tom is survived by his eternal companion, Marilyn Earl Butler, their six children, David (Suzanne), Melanie (Sjon), Jacob, Heidi (Tylan), Holly (Stephen), and Aaron (Aubrie), and 19 beloved grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd LeMarr and Anna Deon Clark Butler.
Tom’s family finds comfort in the knowledge that he is reunited with loved ones in the presence of the Lord, and they look forward to the day they will be together again as an eternal family.
A funeral service will be held on May 24th at 10:00 am at the LDS chapel at 1249 S. 48th St. in Mesa to celebrate Tom’s life and faith. The service will be preceded by a viewing at 9:00-9:45 and followed by an interment at the Mesa Cemetery.
For those unable to attend the service in person it will be viewable online with this link: https://zoom.us/j/94738604388
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
