Not many of us celebrate their earthly birthday and heavenly birthday on the same day 93 years apart, but on February 7, 1932 Douglas Lynn Cutler was born to Douglas Burton and Leola Miller Cutler. After a 93 year sojourn Lynn peacefully passed on February 7, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Lynn was raised in a loving family where he learned to work hard on the family farm located in Millcreek, Utah. In his youth he founded Cutler Corn, renowned as “The Sweetest Corn This Side of Heaven,” and provided fresh corn to the Salt Lake and Draper valleys for over 60 years. At age 92 he planted his last crop of corn, and it was as sweet as ever.
Lynn joined the Utah National Guard as a junior in high school. Shortly after graduating from Granite High School his unit was activated to serve in the Korean War. He deployed to Fort Lewis in Washington State and served in Germany where he fell in love with Europe. Immediately after his honorable discharge from the Army, he was called to serve in the Swiss Austrian Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved the people and made lifelong friendships with his mission companions.
After his mission he attended Brigham Young University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in education. As he pursued his studies he was smitten by a darling coed, Margaret Goodliffe from Rexburg, Idaho. She literally landed in his lap, and they were engaged on Valentine's Day and married on June 30, 1955 in the Salt Lake Temple. They are eternal sweethearts in every way.
Lynn built every home Mom and Dad ever lived in together. He worked hard to support his growing family. He taught history and science at Olympus High School. When Granger High School opened, he spent the remainder of his career there as a world government and world cultures teacher. Mid-career Lynn earned a master’s degree in public administration from Brigham Young University. While he loved and excelled at teaching, his happy place was sitting atop his Ford 8N tractor on his farm in Draper, Utah. He did his very best thinking while on the tractor. He loved cultivating the soil, praying for water and good weather, working with his children, hiring neighborhood boys at harvest, and selling 500 dozen ears of corn in 60 minutes to loyal customers and friends. The farm blessed his family and taught them to work hard and have faith in a God of miracles.
He gave his life and service to God and the Church. He served in many callings including youth Sunday School teacher, Bishop of the Draper 4th Ward, and Bishopric Counselor and family history volunteer at the Utah State Prison for 14 years. In 2001 Lynn and Margaret served as missionaries in the New York, Utica Mission.
He and mom had a special opportunity to influence the future of Ken Hendricks, a young man from Washington State. He lived with them until he earned enough money to go on a mission. They loved him and delighted in his growth and success.
We hope Dad finds the corn in heaven just as sweet and look forward to the day we can be with him again.
Lynn was preceded in death by his father Douglas, his mother Leola, his brother Calvin, and his sister Marlene Johnson. He is survived by his brother Ross Cutler.
He is survived by his beloved wife Margaret, and his children Debbie (Jim) Fisher, Kevin (Joy), Gayle (David) Jack, Douglas (Sandra), Steven (Lisa), Ann (Scott) Asbell, Colleen (Aaron) DeRose, and 25 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren (and one little lady arriving in March).
The family thanks Dignity Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. We also thank friends and neighbors for their visits and compassionate service.
Viewing: Sunday, February 16 from 5-7 p.m. Corner Canyon Stake Center 1300 E. 13400 S. Draper, Utah
Funeral: Monday, February 17, 2025
Viewing 10:00 - 10:45
Service 11:00 - 12:00
Corner Canyon Stake Center 1300 E. 13400 S. Draper, Utah
Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd. (10600 S.) Sandy, Utah
Guestbook/Condolences
Debra so sorry for the loss of your dad. Prayers to you and your family.
I am so sorry to see this Lynn was a great man and a good friend. I will forever be thankful for him and his friendship.
I am so sorry to see this Lynn was a great man and a good friend. I will forever be thankful for him and his friendship.
Sorry for your loss Debbie. I remember growing up in Draper and your families famous Cutler Corn. Fortunately, families are forever and eternal. Condolences for all of your family knowing how losing your father leaves such a crater in your heart.
Godbless his family and friends
In honor of one of my favorite humans, I’m sharing one of my favorite memories of him.
When Claire (his great-granddaughter) was about 3, the whole extended family was at Grandpa and Grandma’s for the 4th or 24th of July (can’t remember which) because they had an amazing view of the Draper fireworks show from their backyard.
This visit, Claire planted herself right next to her Great-Grandpa and kept a running commentary of each firework.
There was a lot of “Ohhhhh Gate-Gampa! Yook at dat one!!!” Or “Ohhhhh Gate-Gampa, dat one was bootifull.” Or “Gate-Gampa!!! Did you yike dat one?!”
After about 10 straight minutes of this, Grandpa looked down at her with a little grin and muttered “You’re alright kid.”
It was under his breath, and I don’t think he thought anyone heard, but I did. And it melted my heart.
This man was one of the greats and I’m so incredibly thankful for the opportunity I had to get to experience his joy and his love of people.
I will miss him so much, I am glad for him. One more grand soul I look forward to seeing.
Lynn was the first bishop we knew when we moved to Draper in 1974. He was the best ... friendly, kind and caring toward all of us in the ward and Lane and I will always think of him as Bishop Cutler. We are glad we knew him and Margaret and their dear family. You are all wonderful examples of Gospel-living.
We know you are sad and miss him. We pray that the Lord will comfort you at this time.
Love from Lane and Danna Walsh
I wish my deepest condolences to the Cutler family.
Lynn is a great man. I'm so glad I was able to know him. He is, to this day, my favorite boss of all time. I remember his cheerful demeanor and patience with us. We were a bunch of 13 and 14 year-old boys destroying his corn field. What a great guy.
When I was 8 yrs old in1963, I was interviewed for baptism by Bishop Cutler. I remember walking past the fields of corn on the way to Primary on 1300 E. Once we got to ride all the way to Draper to pick corn. I am sad to hear Lynn Cutler has passed away. His picture reminds me of my sweet Bishop Cutler, Lynn’s father. I am so sorry for your loss. But so happy to see the legacy of service and honor that runs through the Cutler Family. My condolences and Love.
He was a wonderful a kind man. I’ll miss him and his corn! My love and condolences to all of you.
Oh how I loved this sweet man. Sending my sincere condolences. He will be deeply missed, but heaven certainly received a good one. Praying you all find comfort in the many memories you have.
Sending my love, ❤️
Mindi Paskins
We send our love in honor and remembrance of such a remarkable man whose unwavering faith, devotion to family, and commitment to his community left a lasting impact on so many. His kindness, wisdom, and generosity will be deeply missed but never forgotten. May you find comfort in the sweet legacy of love, faith and service he planted in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Lynn was my very first bishop in the U.S.A. Such a kind and exemplary man. A Draper legend left us but he is continuing his harvest on the other side. He will be forever remembered and loved.
Lynn taught me to drive -- a tractor. The first time he let me drive I let the clutch off too fast and nearly killed him, but he didn't scold me. Then, when I nearly took off his hand and dented the back of his pickup by backing into it, he was patient and kind.
I'm a better man today for having had Lynn's influence in my life, and I will never forget him.
My most sincere condolences to those who feel his loss more deeply than I do.
Debbie and family,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your dear father, husband etc. I remember him from our childhood. What a wonderful man. Sending my love and prayers to all of you. 💜🙏