Martha Jean Cutler, aka ‘Marty’, Columbia, MO., passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, September 19, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 22 at Columbia Cemetery.
Marty, was born in Koenig, MO to Louis F. Ott and Edna Gieck. She received her elementary education in a one room school house and graduated at the age of 16. She proceeded onto Central Methodist College, in Fayette, at 17, where she graduated with a BS degree in business. She taught for several years in Washington, MO. It was during this time she was pursued by her future husband, William (Bill) Cutler. Bill’s career led them to Columbia, MO where they made their home for over 60 years.
Marty raised her children at home volunteering countless hours to the Camp Fire Girl’s Organization as a group leader and the President of the Columbia Council. Once her youngest daughter left for West Junior Hight School she worked as a bookkeeper at D&H Drug Store for the next 25 years. During her life, she was actively involved in her community volunteering as the President of the Women’s Cosmopolitan Breakfast Club and at Boone Hospital Gift Shop.
She loved her First Presbyterian Church family and was actively involved teaching Sunday School for 35 years, serving as an Elder, Deacon and Trustee; generously giving her time and resources to the church and many other organizations.
Marty loved life and lived it passionately; even zip-lining in Panama at 85! She was a dedicated Cardinal fan and a 54-year season ticket holder for the Mizzou Tigers. She was a lifelong learner and cat lover who enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, traveling, playing bridge and entertaining in her home.
Left to honor Marty and remember her love are Susan Panning her husband Bob, daughters, Allison Ward and Melanie Haberer, Christine Whitten her husband Bruce and grand dog Jake, Martha Hallsted, her son Ryan and daughter Kate along with ten great-grandchildren.
Marty will begin a new journey joining her parents, her husband, traveling companion Guy Schupp, and son-in-law Hap Hallsted. The Cutler family would like to thank and recognize all those friends and caregivers whose lives were touched and shared with our mom. Marty will be missed by her family and friends and will always be remembered for being such a “classy” lady.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be given to the First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt Street, Columbia MO, 65201, designating The Live Streaming Project.
