Leora Kay Cutler

After sharing a final family dinner on Sunday, our beloved mother and grandmother, Leora Kay Gardner Cutler was reunited with her son and parents on Monday, June 11, 2018. Leora was born April 3, 1947 in Pocatello to Charles Lester Gardner and Grace Melinda Nygard. She lived her entire life in Inkom, where she was devoted to serving her friends and community. Leora's was a name and face recognizable to many and she played an active role in her community. She was instrumental in establishing the Jackson Creek Fire District and was a commissioner for nearly 30 years. She was an election official, PTA member, Cub Scout den mother, Girl Scout co-leader, and sports team mom. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she was known for her dedication in a multitude of callings. She loved attending the temple and was sealed to her family on December 11, 1981. Leora was highly regarded for her work in the culinary industry, a passion that began at a young age. She began working in the 1960s at the Kraft Food Plant in Pocatello. After spending time raising her family, she later held a variety of positions at ISU Food Service, including Catering Manager. Over the past 13 years, she relished her work and those she worked with as Dining Services Director at Highland Hills. Leora loved food and loved sharing food, especially desserts. Other interests included reading, puzzles, sewing, spending time with family, and traveling for her grandkids events. She loved TV and movies, especially cooking shows, game shows, comedies (MASH), and anything James Bond. Wherever she was, she had great passion and love for the people she was with. Leora was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Lynn Cutler; and her parents. She is survived by her children, Doug (Trina) Cutler, Camille Goettsche, Mike (Michelle) Cutler, Rachel (Jeremy) Petersen, Jessica (Jason) Wollen; stepchildren, Rick (Michelle) Cutler Jr., Teresa (Gene) Warren; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and her former spouse, Rick Girard Cutler. Services will be held Saturday, June 16 at 3pm at the Rapid Creek LDS Church, 973 N. Rapid Creek Rd. in Inkom, with viewings, also at the church, Friday, June 15 from 6-8pm and one hour prior to the services Saturday. Burial will follow at the Inkom Cemetery.

Visitation

06/16/2018 14:00

15:00:00

Colonial Chapel

2005 S 4th Ave

Pocatello

Idaho

83201



Visitation

06/15/2018 18:00

20:00:00

LDS Rapid Creek Road Church

973 N. Rapid Creek Road

Inkom

Idaho

83245



Funeral Service

06/16/2018 15:00



LDS Rapid Creek Road Church

973 N. Rapid Creek Road

Inkom

Idaho

83245