Susan Adair Butters

Our beloved Sue, devoted wife, loving mom, doting grandma, dedicated sister, loyal friend, card-making queen, and scrapbooker extraordinaire, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 in Bountiful, Utah on August 14, 2025. In true romantic fashion, she chose to leave this world exactly two years after her sweetheart Scott did. Some say she decided it was finally time to go see him, others believe he came to bring her back to him. Either way, we’re pretty sure they’re dancing together in heaven now.

Born July 15, 1948 in Salt Lake City to Hal and Janice Hofheins Adair, Sue was the second of five daughters. Sue always had a soft spot for her sisters, and throughout their entire lives the Adair girls remained thick as thieves and deeply devoted to one another.

Sue graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1966, where she was a proud member of the Bonnie Lassies drill team. It was the summer of 1967, however, that really changed her life, when she met the one and only love of her life, Scott Butters. They married in 1968, and Sue never looked back. In her own words, “I married a man I fell head over heels in love with when I was 19 and never fell out of love with him. A man I admired as much as I adored. A man who made me laugh, made me think, and made me curse on occasion, but always made me feel deeply and truly loved. No wife was ever happier or more blessed to have a companion who devoted his time so lovingly to help me through the bad times.” Their marriage was a masterclass in unapologetic commitment, humor, and enduring love.

Sue was one of the kindest and most generous people you could ever meet. Her home was always open, her kitchen always busy, and her table always full. Sue was a phenomenal cook, despite always being her own harshest critic, and was instrumental in collecting and compiling delicious family recipes for the Butters Family Cookbook.

Sue picked up her first camera at age 12 and for the rest of her life she was sure to capture every birthday, holiday, family vacation, Sunday dinner, and everything in between, despite her husband’s, son’s, and grandson’s best efforts to pull a face in every photo they could. Sue spent countless hours (and a small fortune) turning these cherished memories into scrapbooked works of art, a passion she often shared with her daughter and close friends.

Sue was the glue of the family. She was always available for a get-together, a midweek lunch, or a chat on the phone if you just needed to talk. She never missed a birthday (often sending one of her carefully crafted homemade birthday cards), was always up for a heart-to-heart, and could out-shop just about anyone. Sue loved to host gatherings for friends and family at her home or the family cabin, and was always sure to go the extra mile to make it special.

Sue’s pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She adored them beyond words and made sure they always knew it. She showed up for every game, performance, milestone, and moment, camera at the ready.

Sue is survived by her daughter Wendy Hafen, her son Brandon Butters (Amanda), and her grandsons Mason Hafen and Nick Hafen (Brittany). She is also survived by her sisters Jan Adams, Karen Hodson, and Cindy Hill (Jerry), along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. She is now reunited with her husband Scott, parents Hal and Janice Adair, and sister Terry Maw.

Please come prepared to share favorite memories and stories, laugh at the good times, and remember the full life Sue lived.We will gather together to commemorate her on Tuesday, September 23rd at Eaglewood Golf Club (1110 E Eaglewood Dr. Bountiful) from 4pm to 8pm. During the commemoration we would like to hold a life tribute at 6pm followed by an open mic sharing session.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Sue’s favorite charities: Shriners Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, or St. Joseph’s Indian School (stjo.org).