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Gordon Cutter Obituary
Gordon A. Cutter, 62, of Brookston, beloved father and grandfather, passed away at home on Monday, March 2, 2015. Born September 7, 1952 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Willard and Leona (Hoefer) Cutter. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and attended Vincennes University. He honorably served in the Army reserves.
Gordon married Shirley A. Wulff Benham at St. Lawrence Catholic Church and they were married from 1973 to 1992 and later divorced. He married Joni Mitchell and they also divorced.
He was a truck driver most of his life. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church. He was an avid San Francisco Giants, Chicago Bears, and Purdue Boilermaker fan.
During his youth he enjoyed countless basketball games against his brothers and the neighborhood kids in his garage, nicknamed "the Cuttertrapolitan," where to this day he remains undefeated. In high school he excelled in basketball at Central Catholic, where he was named MVP by his peers his senior year.
As a father he would enjoy Saturday fishing trips to the river or Sunday afternoons playing basketball in the driveway, or designing football plays in the yard with his sons.
As a grandfather he will be truly missed, especially during birthdays and the holidays, as he always made them so special. He always spent as much time as possible with the grandchildren as often as he could.
He'll also be missed and remembered by his many, many friends for being the life of the party and living life to its fullest. He loved singing, dancing, and any reason for a celebration. Even in his passing he would want the celebration to go on.
Surviving are two sons, Joseph A. Cutter (wife, Holly) of Lafayette and Gordon Thomas Cutter (wife, Julie) of West Lafayette, a sister Sandra Gookins of Moraga, CA, two brothers Willard "Bill" Cutter of Brookston and Tom Cutter (wife, Jan) of Lafayette, and seven grandchildren, Anthony Davis, Sean Cutter, Hayley Cutter, Ty Cutter, Dustin Baldwin, Dalton Baldwin, and Hayden Campbell.
Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m., with funeral service to follow at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Celebrant Chris Dodson officiating.
Celebration of Life Gathering will take place immediately following the service at the Knights of Columbus, 218 S. 4th St., Lafayette, IN, 47901 Memorial contributions may be made to the Lafayette Boys and Girls Club. Hippensteel Funeral Home is entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Cutter
John Martin
April 5, 2015
Always enjoyed time with Gordy. My condolences to all the Cutter family.
angela denton
March 30, 2015
Hey good oh buddy i will miss you.remembering the good old days.
Diane Butler Graham
March 29, 2015
Tom, so sorry to hear about Gordy. You are in my prayers
Rick K eller
March 25, 2015
Just heard about Gordy! So sorry Tom, Bill and Sandy for your loss. Shout out to the BEST Basketball player on 4th street. You will be missed but not forgotten! Rick Keller
Janet Halsema
March 11, 2015
So sorry to hear of Gordy's passing. Prayers and comfort for all of his family. I'm sure he, Rick and Jack have something going on.
Mary Farrell-Jones
March 10, 2015
Rest in peace. I will always remember you on the basketball court, and how proud your mother was to see you play.
Thomas Kerr
March 7, 2015
You will be miss by all my friend. I will always remember the good times at ST Ann'S on and off the court. MY God bless you and your family.
Diane Skillen
March 7, 2015
I was sorry to hear of Gordy's passing. My sympathy to the family, may God bring you peace, comfort and many blessed memories. Diane Kochert Skillen
Billy Fusie
March 7, 2015
Love you like dad. You were always there for me. A true CC hero.
Denny Heath
March 7, 2015
I don't think we ever had a bad time. You were always there for me Gord. Try to keep Tony out of trouble up there. :)
Alice Anderson
March 6, 2015
My condolences to Sandra, Tom, Bill and family members...
Jacque Nugent-Keener
March 6, 2015
May God Bless Gordie's family. A CC friend.
Jeff LaFon
March 6, 2015
Had a lot of good,fun memories cooking out and having a good time with you and Bill. Memories will live forever. "Would of picked ya some flowers, but the lady rapped on the window" Will miss ya......
Maynard Bresnahan
March 6, 2015
We have been friends for since first grade and I never did get a chance to win my marbles back. LOL We will miss you a great deal.
Maynard & Charlene
Nick & Ashley Toole
March 6, 2015
Thank you for the great memories. You will be missed by everyone's life that you touched. May the spirit of G CUTT live forever...
Fran Behler
March 6, 2015
To Bill, Tom & Sandra,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Gordie. I am out of town and will be unable to attend. But please accept my sincerest condolences.
Fran B
Nancy Cutter
March 6, 2015
Will miss you cousin Gordy. Our fathers, Lee and Willie, were brothers & best of friends, so we spent many weekend days at your home, where you and Tom would take us adventuring. It was always fun and active with lots of laughter. Condolences to Sandy, Bill, Tom, and to your children and grandchildren.
Tina & Shawn Eversole
March 6, 2015
May God comfort Gordys' loved ones in their time of need for the loss of such a wonderfully kind, warm, and fun man who has returned to his home in Heaven.
Greg & Deb Gordon
March 6, 2015
Tom & Julie
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Cherish all the good times you have shared! Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.
Carol Mallett
March 6, 2015
To All of Gordy's Family,
Gordy always had a smile and something to say!! He was a great guy who celebrated life in everything he did! Rest in peace, Gordy, you will be greatly missed!
WILLIAM PLATT
March 6, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave Worland
March 5, 2015
Love you like a brother, Gordy. Thank you for being such a good friend!
Gery Richards
March 5, 2015
To a great friend for over 55 years. I miss you good buddy.....Slick
Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc.
March 6, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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