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John L. Sutherland

Posted 2009-02-07 by Judy Wight Branson
John L. Sutherland

Born in Springville, Nova Scotia, Canada on May 5, 1920.
Departed on July 17, 2008 and resided in Cottonwood, Ariz.

John L. Sutherland, 88, of Cottonwood, Ariz., died July 17. He was born May 5, 1920 in Springville, Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of Stanley and Mary McLean Sutherland.

He was a graduate of Austin High School in Chicago and attended Northwestern University . Mr. Sutherland worked in industrial sales for C. R. Daniels, Guardian Metal Sales, Paulik Brothers, Stewart-Warner and later was sales associate for J. C. Penney Auto Center .

His proudest achievements were as a member of the Austin High School Fencing Team in 1938 and becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1954.

His hobbies included fishing, hiking, travel, reading, puzzles and his pets. John was known for his sense of humor, his devotion to his work and his family and his kindness to animals.

Mr. Sutherland is survived by his wife of 67 years, Georgia and a son Stanley E., wife Dawn Sutherland of Cottonwood, Ariz.

There are no public services planned.

Donations in his memory may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) 424 E. 92nd St., New York, N.Y., 10128-6804

An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com

Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, Arizona.




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