Emerson Joseph Addison Jr. "Butch"

1949 - 2012

Emerson Joseph Addison Jr. "Butch" obituary, 1949-2012, Northville Township, MI

BORN

1949

DIED

2012

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Harry J Will Funeral Homes - Livonia

37000 W Six Mile Road

Livonia, Michigan

Emerson Addison Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 26, 2012.

Emerson Joseph "Butch" Addison was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 28, 1949 to Emerson and Renee Addison, he passed away peacefully on December 24, 2012 at the age of 63 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Butch was the beloved husband of Bethel Sue (Baumer) Addison for 35 years. Loving father of Joe (Minh) Addison, Mike Addison and Tim Addison. Dear brother of Christine (Ron) Mack, Tom (Sheila) Addison, and Steve (Vickie) Addison. Brother-in-law of Judy (Jim) MacLeod, Joan (Allan) Cooper, Barbara (Hal) Lambdin, and Sandye (Ralph) Strickland. He will also be missed by many friends.

The family will receive friends for a Memorial Gathering on Friday, December 28, 2012 from 3-8pm with a 7:00pm Scripture and Eulogy service at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Road (East of I-275 and Newburgh roads), Livonia, Michigan 48152.

The Memorial Mass, led by Father Gary Michalik, will be at 10:00am on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at St. Colette Catholic Church 17600 Newburgh Road (Just north of Six Mile Road) Livonia, Michigan 48152. Visiting will begin at 9:30am at the church.

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P.O. Box 17090
Baltimore, MD 21203-7090
(877)435-7277

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March 1, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Emerson's passing we were classmates at Shrine, he will always be remembered. Dorene Riehl Bellaire

February 28, 2013

Jean (Sheldon) Ivory

I am very sorry to hear of Emerson's passing. We were classmates at Shrine - he was not only a good student as I recall, he was pretty entertaining. Please accept my sympathy for your loss.

January 23, 2013

barbara lambdin

Though snow covers your back poarch here in woods, I could see Butch on a summer weekend grilling for all of us. I am not sure that any of us want to get used to life without him! Who is going to lead us in games -- teach us his stradigies for winning? Or sing even when the rest of us don't sound so good? Butch, we miss you and always will..........Love and prayers to my sister,Sue, and the boys, Barbara

January 14, 2013

Paul Scarcello

Dear Sue and Family, I had the pleasure of working with Butch at Plante Moran for several years. He was a great and trusted mentor and friend. My deepest condolences to you.

January 3, 2013

with deepest sympathy. Butch was a brilliant guy and taught those of us who worked with him so many things!

Forrest Lewis

January 2, 2013

Dear Sue: I remember Butch so well. We started at P&M about the same time and he was always a dear friend. He will be missed....Marcia Hoffstetter

December 30, 2012

Paul Peterson

Dear Sue and the rest of Butch's family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Butch's passing. I first met Butch when I crossed the hall to see who was going to be living near me during my first year at UM Law School. Eventually, Butch, along with Al Munoz and Gary Rowe became my best and life-long friends from law school. Butch and Al drove home to Ishpeming with me on one occasion, and Butch used the opportunity to visit with his great-aunts who also lived in town. I recall playing catch with Butch on many occasions within the Law Quad; and any party I attended always seemed to end with Butch having to do the "gator." While Butch and Al visited me and my family in ishpeming on a couple of times after graduation, I didn't have much personal contact with Butch in recent years. Still, he was a true friend during three difficult and trying years of our lives, and I will miss him a lot! I will hold Butch and the rest of you in my prayers.

December 29, 2012

Dear Sue,
Praying that happy memories will soon take the place of present sadness. Having suffered this kind of sorrow ourselves, we know that it is comforting to know others think of happy experiences shared with our loved ones.We are remembering happier times...all the fun we had in Toronto and Saugatuck with Gauche Gourmet.
Love and prayers from Kathy and Steve Petz

December 29, 2012

Tim and family - Our sincere and deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May our Lord's ever presence surround you, your mom, and your brothers with his love, comfort and presence during this most difficult time. Know that we grieve with you. Jim and Paula Pleiman

December 28, 2012

Deborah Burton

Sue and family - Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband and father. I feel so blessed to have worked with Butch. He was truly one of the most knowledgeable tax professionals I've ever known. But, what impressed me most was his generous spirit. He would always find the time to return a call, do the research, or discuss an issue in order to serve a client or support a colleague. He so willingly shared the gifts that God had given him. Thank you for sharing him with us.

December 28, 2012

John MacInnis

Joe and Family, We are sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts.
John and Jenn

December 28, 2012

Dear Sue,Chris,Tom,and Steve and families : Our deepest sympathy; we all loved him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you... with love, Aunt Rosemarie and Uncle Les.

December 28, 2012

Rosemarie Richards

Dear Sue,Chris,Tom,and Steve and families : Our deepest sympathy; we all loved him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you... with love, Aunt Rosemarie and Uncle Les.

December 28, 2012

Dear Sue and family; We send our deepest sympathy on the loss of Butch. Just knowing our cousin is no longer with us weighs heavily on our hearts.
With love, Ed and Pat (Kean) Gallaway and Catherine Courtney.

December 28, 2012

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Just knowing our cousin, Butch, is no longer with us weighs heavily on our hearts. With love, Pat (Kean) Gallaway and Catherine Courtney.

December 28, 2012

Rick & Bette Dirksen

Sue and family

We were saddened to learn of Butch's passing. He was a great guy and the smartest tax specialist I ever dealt with at Plante & Moran. He was also so much fun to be with; I remember my ski trips out west with Butch and friends in the 70s and our fun together during the Gauche Gourmet dinners. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

December 28, 2012

Amy Lambdin Lowe

Aunt Sue and Boys, my heart aches for your loss.....Please know that my thoughts are with y'all at this time, even though I'm an ocean away and unable to be there to comfort and support you. I loved viewing the family photos you shared on this site. The one of Uncle Butch playing the guitar with a very young Joe sitting on him reminds me of a favorite photo of mine which has Uncle Butch playing his guitar (at your cabin), singing "B-I-N-G-O" to my two kids.....That was a favorite he did for the kids, but I also remember him doing "Michael Finnagan", too. Love and prayers, Amy and family (Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii)

December 28, 2012

Ken and Karen Woodside

Dear Sue, Joe, Mike, Tim, and family,
Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy on the loss of Butch. You are in our thoughts and prayers that God will be with you to get you through this very difficult time. Eternal rest grant on to him and perpetual light shine upon him.

December 27, 2012

Sue and family- My deepest sympathy on Butch's passing. He was a tremendous professional and partner. I also always admired what a wonderful family man he was! I learned much from him over the years and always appreciated the time he took to teach a kid from U of D a few things about tax. He will be missed. Kathy Downey

December 27, 2012

Ed and Gerri Parks

Dear Sue and Family, Gerri and I send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. Butch was a wonderful professional partner and good friend for so many years. I remember his bachelor years and his joy when you entered his life. May God help you during these difficult days. Ed and Gerri Parks

December 27, 2012

Bob & Jenny Denyer

Tom - Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. You will be in our prayers.

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