Saturday, 21 Dec 2019
John Richard Sutherland, “Jack”, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in Merritt, BC.,
on Saturday, December 21, 2019, following a very brief battle with cancer.
Jack touched the hearts of everyone he met with his charisma and sense of humour, there was always a joke for him to tell or a funny story from his past to share. Oh how we will miss those stories. His greatest loves were first and foremost his family, then his friends and finally his truck! He also enjoyed boating and cooking for his family, although sometimes, each ended up with disastrous results.
Jack was a highly respected man in the mining industry, where he worked in all parts of North America and Central America. His life long career earned him such respect, he was invited to Asia and South Africa to consult on mining operations as they valued his knowledge. Long after retirement, he was often asked for his opinion by mining colleagues, on how to solve a problem they were having. Mining was a passion and he loved his job! We are so grateful for the time we had with him, we shall miss his wisdom, his patience, his compassion and most of all, his beautiful sense of humour.
Jack is survived by his wife, Elaine, his daughter Carla (Terry), granddaughter Jessie (Rainer), his two great granddaughters, Sloane and Livia, (lovingly referred to as gloom and doom) and his little dog, Amber. He is also survived by his sister Faye (Dave) Atikokan, Ont., brother Don (Lynn) Winnipeg, Man., his nephews (great nephews) and niece (great nieces), as well as numerous friends and relatives. He is predeceased by his father, Duncan and his mother, Minn.
A special thank you to Gillis House, for all their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the BC. Cancer Society or Gillis House.
There will be no service by request. A small, private family gathering will be held in Cypress River, Manitoba, where Jack will be returned to the very spot he was brought into this world.
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