Marion Neil (Butch) Padgett

Marion Neil “Butch” Padgett passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside at St Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho at the age of 78. He was born in Bonner’s Ferry Idaho to Frank Henry and Clara (Gross) Padgett. He attended school in Bonners Ferry and After High school he enlisted in the Idaho National Guard where he was honorably discharged in 1962. After his discharge from the guard he met and married Sharon (Yelton) Padgett and together they had 3 children, Russ, Tim and Don. Butch lived his life driving semi’s hauling logs and cattle. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed the outdoor life as well as relaxing in his recliner watching old John Wayne movies, reruns of Bonanza and old western movies. Butch is survived by his 3 sons Russ (Rhonda) Padgett of Boise, Idaho, Tim (Brandy)Padgett of New Meadows, Idaho and Don (Steph) Padgett of Meridian, Idaho. Sisters Vivian Irwin of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Geraldine Sprenger of Lewiston, Idaho, as well as Tina (Robert) Torres of Weiser, Idaho. Even though Tina wasn’t his daughter, Butch treated her as his own as he was the only father she ever knew. Butch also leaves behind 13 grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Butch was proceeded in death by his parents Frank and Clara (Padgett/Hickok), sisters Betty Long, Genevieve Kenworthy, Hazel Thompson and Brother Archie Padgett Graveside services will be held Saturday June 5th 2021 at 11 AM in Bonners Ferry Idaho. Rest in peace Butch, you will be missed.