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Laurie Sutherland Obituary

Laurie Lynn Gundersen Sutherland

August 5, 1949 ~

March 16, 2022

Holladay, Utah—Laurie Lynn Gundersen Sutherland, of Holladay, Utah passed away on March 16, 2022, after an extended battle with multiple medical problems. Laurie, born on August 5, 1949 to two loving parents Arden Brinton and Valoise Gundersen in Missoula Montana, was a bundle of joy from the very beginning. As a teen and adult, Laurie's favorite pastime was traveling. After graduating from Olympus high school in 1967, Laurie went on to pursue a degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in Children's Literature at the University of Utah, graduating in 1972. In the summer of 1972 she met Harold P. Sutherland Jr. in Paris, France. The two fell in love and were a match made in heaven, going on to have three children: Summer Anne, James, and Juliette. She was a good friend, who was supportive, kind, hilarious, and witty and we will miss her dearly. Laurie was active in the LDS faith, and in the Salt Lake Symphony Guild. She always loved the children she taught during her career as an Elementary School Teacher, First being her favorite grade.

Laurie was predeceased by her parents Arden Brinton and Valoise Gundersen. She is survived by her husband Harold P. Sutherland Jr., her children Summer Anne Lash (Jeremy Lash), James H. Sutherland (Joanna Sutherland), Juliette Johanna Palmer (Daniel Palmer); one granddaughter Vivienne Irene Lash; two sisters Sherron Robinson and Janet Parberry (Jon Parberry); and many nieces and nephews.

A Viewing will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary on Friday March 25, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. A Viewing will also be held from 10-11 a.m. in the Big Cottonwood 14th Ward on Saturday March 26th preceding Funeral Services from 11-12 p.m. located at 2080 East 5165 South Salt Lake City, UT 84117. Internment will follow at Elysian Burial Gardens located at 1075 East 4580 South, Millcreek, UT 84117.

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Published by Deseret News from Mar. 17 to Mar. 25, 2022.

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Patricia J. Menlove

March 24, 2022

Dear Janet, So sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful sister, and all her suffering. Surely she is delighted to be free of pain and with loved ones on 'the other side. Hope all is well with you, sweet friend. Love, Pat

Natalie Almond

March 23, 2022

I had the pleasure of spending much time with Laurie this past few months reading and visiting one on one. She was so well read, smart, sassy, quick to answer trivia, she told me many times over how much she appreciated me. She told me she loved her family on many occasions. I will treasure my short time getting to know her. much love to you all! Sincerely Natalie

Dean & Debbie Carver

March 19, 2022

Hal and Family,
We feel your loss at Laurie's passing and are praying for all of you. She was a bundle of fun to be with and will always be dear to us. That Europe trip 50+ years ago is a cherished memory on many levels. What a friend she was!

Love you!

March 17, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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