Born January 12, 1941 to Vernon Carl and Ethel Hawkes Poulter, Lynn loved hunting, fishing, the arts, singing and acting, and excelled at all of them. He met his wife, Lynette, his freshman year at BYU and that began their epic marriage of 59 years and a life long love story. They gave lives to 6 beautiful children, 26 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.
Lynn has always been a caregiver and creator. From the time he was a young art teacher at Provo High, teaching classes in drawing, painting, photography and sculpture, to the raising of a family on a tight budget, he and Lynette created a unique and creative environment in their small Provo home with their 6 children. As his family grew, he created a new life for them in a home he and Lynette designed and built in Woodland Hills, Utah in 1977. As the sixth house in Woodland Hills, it was more of a frontier than a city. But living in this frontier setting, gave their children the opportunity to learn life lessons and develop values like character, integrity, honesty and hard work.
Lynn had a shop/studio his whole life, where he created refinements for their home and gifts for his sweetheart. At the age of 60 from his garage shop, he remodeled their home to be a more suitable environment to care for himself and his wife with dementia. At the age of 75, he built an addition to their bedroom that would aid in her care as her health declined. After caring for Lynette in her dementia for 11 years, she passed away.
Shortly after Lynette’s passing, Lynn was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. As the disease forced him to leave his home of 45 years and stripped him of his mobility and abilities to create art, he continued to be an example of a follower of Christ. He held onto gratitude and love as he continued to build people and relationships just as he had done with his wife, family and the thousands of students he cared for along the way.
Lynn is preceded in death by his devoted wife, Lynette Butters Poulter; parents, Vernon Carl and Ethel Hawkes Poulter; and siblings, Vernon Carl Poulter II and Marian Poulter Cosman. He is survived by his children: Krystin (Mike) Morley, Zachery (Rebecca) Poulter, Jennifer (Brent) Fulton, Gunnar (Tori) Poulter, Paisley (Craig) Callister and Levi (Leigh) Poulter.
6 Condolences for Lynn Hawkes Poulter
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Max Crouch, Dry Creek Branch says
February 25, 2022 at 7:41 pmEveryone at Orchard View Assisted Living center loved and admired Lynn. We will miss his ready smile and his radiant disposition. We appreciate his undeviating faith in the Savior. He often spoke tenderly of his lovely wife and we are assured that they are now enjoying a sweet reunion.
Diane Hill says
February 26, 2022 at 2:08 amBest most fun brother in law ever! We will miss him but we know he’s in a better place, united with our sweet sister! He was so loving and caring with our sister. Lynn never complained even tho he had a lot he could have complained about. Love him and the many fond memories we have of him and Lynette. Blessings to the family.
Lovingly, Uncle David and Aunt Diane
Sandee Cherry says
February 27, 2022 at 3:54 pmLynn made sense of life. He had a unique perspective that brought peace and understanding into our lives. His love 💗 of the savior Lynette and family was a powerful example to all who knew him. A light has gone out in this world which cannot be replaced. Oh but the brilliance of the light in heaven when he and Lynnette were reunited. I can hardly wait to see them once again. I can feel their joy from here.
Dan Bolick says
February 27, 2022 at 11:12 pmLynn Poulter, or Mr. Poulter as I knew him, was one of my favorite teachers at Provo high school, where I was a student from 1974 to 1976. I ended up an arts major at BYU and the study of arts has followed me throughout my life. Thanks so much to Mr. Poulter for laying a foundation for the arts in my life! The last time I saw Mr. Polter was in 1981, when I visited one of his art classes, after I had returned from my mission. It’s remarkable how recognizable his funeral photo is to me. Even though more than 40 years has passed, he still looks basically the same! He always had a great sense of humor, and I can still remember how his jokes made me, and the rest of the class, laugh. He was also the Provo high school yearbook coordinator, and as the yearbook editor, I worked with him for many, many long hours creating the 1976 Provo high yearbook. He was an affable guy who could befriend almost anyone, and he certainly did me. My heartfelt condolences to his surviving family members.
Steven Geisler, LCSW says
March 2, 2022 at 4:46 pmI had the privilege of getting to know both Lynn and Lynette as there Social Worker from Hospice. From day one felt like family, his devotion to his wife is something I hope to model. We had many Gospel discussions during our visit and his incredible incite was amazing. Above all Lynn put his family first.
Marlene Smith says
March 4, 2022 at 1:10 amLynn was one of the best people for words of wisdom. I was in a caregiver support group for almost a year and loved his comments/advice. Always made people feel welcome and at home. He also added a lot of humor which we really needed as caregivers. We will miss him!
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