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2016

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Petaluma, California

Kathleen SUTLIFF Obituary

SUTLIFF, Kathleen July 18, 1934 - March 3, 2016 A 43-year resident of Petaluma, passed away quietly after a long illness on March 3rd in her home surrounded by her family. Loving wife to Roderick Sutliff for 60 years who preceded her in her death. Cherished mother to seven children; Thomas (Shirley) Sutliff of Santa Rosa, Michael (Linda) Sutliff of Rohnert Park, Patricia (James) McCarten of Brookings, OR, Paul (Kathy) Sutliff of Petaluma, Mark (Corrine) Sutliff of Windsor, James (Cindy) Sutliff of Rohnert Park, Kathleen (Russell) Colsen of Rohnert Park, 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Born July 18th, 1934 in Los Angeles to Browning and Kathleen Keller, she lovingly raised her children as a stay at home mom before becoming involved with purchasing and management of RS Technical Services, the company owned by her and her husband. Her passions in life included travel, gardening, and lifelong learning. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Sunday March 20th at 1:00 p.m. at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA. The family prefers memorials be made to Hospice of Petaluma or your favorite charity.

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Published by Press Democrat from Mar. 13 to Mar. 17, 2016.

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Joy Reynolds

March 18, 2016

The Sutliff's have been my nextdoor neighbor's for 44 yrs. I also worked for Rst for a yr. You couldn't have asked for better neighbors. Rod and Kathy will be missed.

Gordon Sturm

March 14, 2016

so so sorry to hear of your loss..prayers to you!

Bobbie Lamport

March 14, 2016

I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF KATHY, ONE OF THE GREATEST PEOPLE I HAVE KNOWN. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL WIFE, MOTHER, AND FRIEND. KATHY AND I HAD SOME ENJOYABLE TIMES AS FRIENDS. SHE HAD AN UNBELIEVABLE PERSONALITY AND A FUNNY SENSE OF HUMOR. TO ALL THE FAMILY, YOU HAVE MY CONDOLENSES AND PRAYERS, I KNOW YOU ALL HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF YOUR MOM, EVEN THOUGH SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL.

March 14, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. God Bless. Cliff & Alice James

Natalie Durham

March 14, 2016

I am so sorry to hear the passing of your Mom Kathleen. Sending thoughts and prayers and healing hugs to the Sutliff family. "Always in your heart, never far apart"

God Bless

Chuck and Gayle Ingham

March 14, 2016

Our love and prayer go out to you during this time of loss.

March 14, 2016

I am sorry to hear of her passing.May she rest in peace.prayers go out to the Sutliff family.and may God comfort you through this time of loss.Pat chermack

Ed Biancalana

March 14, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to the Family
The healing process takes time just remember the fun times and it will help in times of missing a wonderful lady.....God bless

Kathleen Colsen

March 13, 2016

Mom you'll live on, in my heart for the rest of my days. You were tired and God told you it was time. God bless❤ Love you

Patrick and Mandy Perez

March 13, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for the family during this difficult time.

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Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory - Petaluma

850 Keokuk Street FD12 CR91, Petaluma, CA 94952

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