SR0863 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0863 LRB102 26436 ECR 36776 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jacob Scott Botterbush of Hardin, who passed away on February 11, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Botterbush was born in Alton on April 3, 1987; he earned the rank of Eagle Scout on March 14, 2002; he graduated from Alton High School in 2006; he married Elizabeth Watters on October 16, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Botterbush always worked and sometimes worked multiple jobs to support his family; he had been employed at Cargill Packaging, Pluesters Meat Market, Subway in Hardin, Great Rivers Land Trust, and as a dispatcher at the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department; he taught swimming to many young children at the YWCA and River Aire Swim Club; he also spent many summers as a life guard at local swimming pools; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Botterbush enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family; he never knew a stranger and always enjoyed talking to anyone; he had a big heart and was always willing to help where he could; he had a multitude of friends and family and loved them all; he will be especially remembered for his smile; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Botterbush was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Margaret (Hopper) Dunnagan; his paternal grandfather, Wilmer Botterbush; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy (Arms) Botterbush; his uncle, Ray Botterbush; his paternal grandfather-in-law, Albert Watters; his maternal grandfather-in-law, Stephen Tepen; his paternal step-grandfather, Arthur Pence; his infant sister-in-law, Jamie Watters; and his niece, Monroe Klocke; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Botterbush is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his daughter, Libby; his parents, Tim and Karen Botterbush; his brother, Zachary (Bre) Botterbush; his maternal grandfather, David Dunnagan; his father and mother-in-law, Rick and Becky Watters; his four sisters-in-law, Tracy (Neil) Rose, Casey (Jerry) Klocke, Angela Watters, and Kristy (Brandon) Watters; and his nieces and nephews, Adeline, Keaton, Carter, Cooper, Harper, Sloane, Camden, Kianna, and Reigh; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jacob Scott Botterbush and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jacob Botterbush as an expression of our deepest sympathy.