Lance Wayne Cuthbert

Lance Wayne Cuthbert, 73, passed away quietly and peacefully in his home on February 9th, 2026 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho on April 1st, 1952 to Gale and Lois Cuthbert. He was the eldest of four children. He spent parts of his childhood traveling the world with his military family, which included Texas, California, and the Azores. He married his sweetheart Sally just after high school at the age of 17. Lance followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Air Force, serving as an aircraft mechanic during part of his fouryears of service. After serving in Texas and Mountain Home, ID, he left the Air Force and returned to Pocatello where he settled with his growing family. By that time, Lance and Sally had four children and went on to have four more.

Lance worked many jobs throughout his adult life including construction work, custodial jobs, customer service, and telemarketing. He retired at an early age due to health issues of both himself and his wife. He spent his remaining life as a caretaker to his wife and mother until their eventual deaths. He spent his time staying close to home, building relationships with children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and close friends.

Lance is preceded in death by his father Gale and mother Lois, twin sisters Annette and Jeannet, wife Sally, eldest child David, daughter-in-law Kesha, grandson-in-law Troy, as well as numerous extended family including his close cousins Alan and Neil. Lance is survived by brother James (Gina), seven children: Paul (Xiaojing), Sherry, Sylvia, Mindy, Jeremy (Natalie), Johnathon, and Lindia (Johnny), as well as twenty-three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two nephews.