Helen Louise Butterbaugh

AIKEN, SC – Helen Louise (Barick) Butterbaugh, 92, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Butterbaugh, passed away peacefully at the Harbor Chase of Aiken, on Friday, November 29, 2019 at approximately 5 PM.

Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Helen was the younger of 2 children of the late John and Mary (Vent) Barick. It was her brother Glen who during WWII first introduced Helen to Robert Butterbaugh initially through letters that would soon grow to an enduring love and marriage of about 71 years before God called Robert home this past August.

Helen’s life was devoted to sharing her faith in Christ with others and presenting the message of salvation. Her passion for evangelism, especially with children, was her living legacy, whether through face painting at county fairs, five-day or good news clubs through Child Evangelism Fellowship or church events. Both Robert and Helen actively participated in the start up and growth of two Grace Brethren churches in Ohio and South Carolina.

Helen was bold to share her faith in any situation she encountered and will always be remembered for her devotion to advance the Gospel. She also was devoted to Bible memorization and instilling that zeal in each of her children.  Next to her passion for Christ came her deep love and devotion to her husband and faithful commitment to raising each of their children to love Jesus first before others.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Butterbaugh, brother, Glen Barick, and their grandson Brian Shamel. Survivors, include her three sons, James Butterbaugh, John Butterbaugh and Robert Butterbaugh; two daughters Shirley (Butterbaugh) Shamel and Linda Butterbaugh; 7 living grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 East Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC 29803 on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 6-8 PM.  

The funeral will be held at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10 AM.

After the funeral a procession will be made to Southlawn Cemetery at 4524 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC 29803 for the Gravesite Memorial. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship), PO Box 348, Warrenton, MO 63383 https://www.cefonline.com/donate/

SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC.