Ralph Sutherland

Ralph Cameron Sutherland June 24, 1923 ~ October 27, 2007 Ralph ascended to heaven to be with his wife, Louise, and his son Greg, on Saturday, October 27, 2007. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Martin's United Church, 2617 Clarence Ave. S. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Ralph was predeceased by his son, Greg in 1977; his wife, Louise on July 26, 2007; two sisters, Pearl and Gladys and a niece, Leann. Left to cherish his memory are his son Jim; brothers-in-law, Swede, Charles and Bruce; sisters-in-law, Evelyn, Lorraine and Eleanor; nephews, Thom, Bobby, Tim, Doug, Brad, Dwight, Jim, Jeff and Todd; and nieces, Barbara, Nancy, Shelley, Debbie, Elaine, Cathy, Sherry and Wendy. Ralph was born in Shaunavon, SK on June 24, 1923. He did most of his schooling in Qu'Appelle, SK. Ralph served in England in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II and was discharged in June 1946. He was awarded three medals for his service: the CVSM Clasp, the Defense Medal, and the War Medal. After the war he worked for his father, Orelle at the Imperial Hotel in Swift Current, SK. It was in Swift Current that Ralph met his future wife Louise Edna Seibel. Ralph and Louise were married on May 20, 1950 in Medicine Hat, AB. Ralph and Louise lived in Swift Current until 1958, and had two sons, Greg and Jim. Ralph, Louise, Greg and Jim moved to Saskatoon in 1958. Ralph initially worked for the Federal Department of Weights and Measures. He then transferred to the National Employment Service, working in their office at the University of Saskatchewan. While working, Ralph attended the University of Saskatchewan parttime, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1965. Ralph continued working for the Federal government as an Employment Councilor, retiring in 1984. Not content to stop working after retirement, Ralph worked for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in 1986-87. Ralph was an active member of the Lions Club. His Lions Club fundraising activities for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind included both turkey shoots and selling door to door. He was an avid fisherman, with his favorite spots being at Loon Lake, SK. Ralph's retirement years were spent visiting with his friends and extended family and frequent trips to northern Saskatchewan for berry picking and fishing. Jim wants to thank the staff at City Hospital for the excellent care they gave Ralph during his last days. In lieu of flowers, please express your condolences by sending donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 101 440 2nd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C3. E-mail condolences may be sent to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME. 244-5577.