Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Butler
Kenneth “Kenny” Butler, 66, of Bradenton and formerly of Anna Maria Island, died Sept. 19.
He was born Oct. 4, 1956, and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, the “home of golf,” where he learned to play early on.
Mr. Butler moved to the United States in 1984. In 1992, he became certified as a USGTF teaching professional and then gained his Master Golf Teaching Professional certification, eventually becoming part of the USGTF and WGTF examining staff.
He was nominated as a Golf magazine Top 100 Teacher and was inducted into the USGTF Hall of Fame in 2004.
He was a director for the Tony Jacklin Golf Academy, giving lessons to Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush.
He was the golf pro at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach 2020-21.
He met the love of his life, Kari Mohr-Hurst, 20 years ago, and they began dating seven years later. They enjoyed the pleasure of each other’s company and their lives together in Bradenton.
Time spent on Anna Maria Island was special to them, boating, fishing and enjoying the beach.
He became spoiled by Kari’s cooking, often posting pictures on social media. He could light up a room with his smile, blue eyes, wit and Scottish accent.
Following a round of golf, he enjoyed a good laugh and a pint with his buddies. His insatiable sense of humor and his kind and loving manner will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Private family services are planned and he will be laid to rest in Cambria Cemetery.
He is survived by his loving companion, Kari; daughter Georgia Stella Elizabeth B. Soutar; sister Christine McDonald; brother John Butler; and the Mohr-Hurst family, parents Jim and Sue Mohr; sister Lynn Mohr; niece Hilary and husband Scott Suring; niece Sarah and husband Jarred Bunker and their children, Nolan and Mila; and his “brothers,” Kevin Jones and Allan Welch.
Barbara Carol Harrold
Barbara Carol (Wolfe) Harrold, 77, a winter resident of Anna Maria Island, died Sept. 27.
She was born Dec. 27, 1945, in Detroit, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (LeFebvre) Wolfe. She graduated from St. Francis Cabrini High School in 1964 and Mercy School of Nursing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1967.
She married Ronald W. Harrold Aug. 16, 1968.
She was a nurse for more than 30 years, retiring from St. Joseph Hospital in Flint, Michigan.
The Harrolds cofounded Harrold Developments, a residential building company. While she held her builder’s license, her forte was interior design and she enjoyed working with clients. They established three subdivisions in the Linden area and built more than 200 homes.
She held a strong belief in the value of serving her community.
In the winter months, Mrs. Harrold resided on Anna Maria Island and volunteered at Blake Medical Center and Anna Maria Elementary School. She was an active member for many years of the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach.
She will be remembered as an incredibly loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend.
Memorial gifts may be made to a nursing education fund at the University of Michigan, Office of University Development, Gift and Records, 3003 S. State St., Suite 9000, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1288 with a memo or note “In memory of Mrs. Barbara Harrold.”
Mrs. Harrold is survived by her children, Heather and Jeff and wife Mary; grandchildren Jason, Megan, Charlie, Sarah and Lauren; twin brother Tom Wolfe and wife Sharon; sister Mary Pearce and husband Dane; and numerous nieces and nephews.