JOHN BEATTIE SUTHERLAND

April 21, 1932 - January 21, 2025 Ian passed peacefully, with family by his side, on the morning of January 21, 2025. His illness was brief. He was comfortable. For all these things, we are deeply grateful. Ian was born in Cultus Lake, BC, to George William and Annie Ethylwynne (Nicholson) Sutherland, and into an immediate family of two older sisters, Jane (Parker) and Shelagh (Douglas). The extended family had ties of service and employment with Hudson's Bay Company and worked the Peace River District, farmed in Dauphin and cultivated successful businesses in Winnipeg. Ian's parents were both deaf, which gave him an immediate second language and a unique perspective on disability from an early age. Employment brought the family to Winnipeg, where he grew up in the Wolseley District as a self-described "geek." Ian met Eva Freko in Winnipeg, growing up in the same neighbourhood and attending the same schools. Young Peoples (United Church youth group) was a special home for both of them. His penmanship was better in his courting years and letters show a deep love of his future wife. Married on December 23, 1955, they began their life together. Scott, Mike and Karen were born during his years of medical training in Winnipeg. Eric followed later in Pinawa. A loving father and husband, the family flourished. Summers split between Gimli, MB, and Keewatin, ON, provided a wonderful setting for outdoor activity, indoor games and family bonding. A love of Maths and Physics took him to United College (now University of Winnipeg) where he received an Honours degree in Physics leading to a Master of Physics degree in the Hyperfine Structure of the Cadmium Atom. Ian toyed with the idea of Education, Law or Ministry but was called to Medicine, graduating in 1960 with his Doctor of Medicine. He had a short stint working with Joe Doupe at the University of Manitoba in the Department of Physiology before being pulled to a "company man" position with Atomic Energy of Canada, advising on the medical and biological effects of radiation on population health. He was drawn back to clinical work in 1966 to join the Diagnostic Radiology residency at the University of Manitoba. On graduation, he immediately stepped into clinical work and administration. Ian served as Head of the Section of Nuclear Medicine, Head of the Department of Radiology, and Vice-President, Medicine at the Health Sciences Centre. He served as Chairman for the Canadian Association of Radiologists and was an Inaugural Inductee into the Fellowship of the Canadian Association of Radiology. Additionally, he served the Manitoba Medical Association as President. He achieved the rank of Professor within the University of Manitoba. His CV reflects retirement in 1997. In reality, he worked much longer at Nuclear Medicine Consultants, a private clinic he founded early in his career. He fractured his neck in the winter of 2017, returning to work in 2018 only to fracture his hip in June. He retired September 2018. His clinical career spanned over 50 years. Young United Church was central in Ian and Eva's lives. Lifelong members and active participants in the life and work of the church, Young nurtured them, and they served Young. Ian enjoyed all aspects of worship, Mission and Service, and West Broadway community development. As an inner-city ministry, it was a marked contrast to the suburban lives we lived. We are better versions of ourselves for the experience. "Retirement" in 1997 brought new hobbies and pursuits. Woodworking and church maintenance emerged as new pastimes. He joined the RODEO group (Retired Old Doctors Eating Out). Mostly, however, he enjoyed his time with the true gift of his life, his family. Ian was predeceased by his parents, George and Winnie; his sister, Shelagh; his daughter, Karen; and Eva, his lifelong partner. He is survived by his sister, Jane; Scott and Lindsay, Anne and Mark (Madeleine and Maya), Duncan and Katherine (Logan and Lily), Jeff and Lisa (Diana), Laura and Charles (Teddy and Marge); Mike and Donna, Alison, Melanie and Mike (Marlow and Junie), Mark and Maria, Nicola and Liam; Alanna and Adrian (Ava, William and Jane), Liz and Daniel (Asher) and Evelyn; Eric and Donna, Kate and Simon, Andrea, Erin and Erica. A public celebration of his life will occur on February 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Young United Church, 222 Furby Street. A livestream will be available at https://youtube.com/live/4OT4Vy26H_A?feature=share A private interment in the warmer months will follow. We are especially thankful for the care provided by the staff and management at Brightwater Senior Living who provided safe comfort for Dad when we were absent. If desired, donations may be made to Young United Church, Health Sciences Centre Foundation or the Winnipeg Foundation. Ian touched the lives of many people of all stripes. It is our belief that very few people believe the world is a better place now that he has left us. Neil Bardal Funeral Centre 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com