Jeffrey Barrett Cutherell

Family and friends grieve at the sudden death of Jeffrey Barrett Cutherell. Jeff passed away on Tuesday, January 10th at the age of 67. Jeff was born on July 2, 1949 in Bakersfield, California to Jack and Barbara Cutherell. He graduated from Shafter High School in 1967. Jeff and Paulette met in high school and were married for 44 years. He attended California State Long Beach and was part of the first graduating class at California State Bakersfield. Jeff worked in finance, regulatory, and government affairs for Contel up until the time of retirement at the age of 49; Jeff was responsible for completing the merger of Contel of California to GTE.Jeff enjoyed attending Green Bay Packers games and traveling with family and friends. He looked forward to weekly Wool Growers lunches with his crew. Annual golf tournaments which Jeff helped organize, as well as yearly trips to Key West were fond traditions.Jeff often thought of and cared for the needs of family and friends before himself. He was a beloved husband, father, papa, and friend. Jeff shall be missed by many he shared life with.Jeff is survived by his wife, Paulette Cutherell; his daughter Kristen and husband Paul Howard, and grandson Jason; his son Brian and wife Jennifer Cutherell, and granddaughter Aubrey all of Bakersfield.Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.Matthew 5:4In accordance with his wishes, there will not be a service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hoffman's Hospice, 8501 Brimhall Road Building 100 Bakersfield, Ca 93312, in memory of Jeff are appreciated.