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LOWELL SUTHERLAND Obituary

LOWELL F.

SUTHERLAND

Dec. 17, 1939 – Nov. 27, 2024

Lowell (Skip) was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell S. and Doris Sutherland.

In 1958, Skip and his parents moved from Valparaiso, Nebraska to Holtville, Ca. He loved Holtville and always said, "I felt as if I had moved to a big city. Valparaiso had a population of about 300 and Holtville had a movie theater and public swimming pool."

After graduation from Holtville High School in 1958, he attended and graduated from San Diego State. He then attended and graduated from UC Hastings School of Law.

Skip came back to the Imperial Valley to practice law. He was a trial lawyer with the law offices of Sutherland and Gerber in El Centro for almost 50 years. He had a remarkable career.

Skip is survived by his wife, Kay; son, Scott Sutherland, La Jolla; son, Mark Sutherland, Sacramento; daughter, Sandra DeLessio, La Jolla; stepson, Timothy Druihet, Imperial; stepdaughter, Terri Druihet Rolland, El Centro; grandchildren, Kylie Sutherland, Avery Sutherland, December Sutherland, Evan DeLessio, Christian Druihet and Teresa Kay Druihet.

There will be a graveside gathering of love for Skip by the family on December 19, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro.

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Published by Imperial Valley Press Online on Dec. 17, 2024.

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Jesse & Cindy Reyes

December 19, 2024

Scott and family
We are so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was a kind and very successful man. He will be missed by all. Condolences to you and your gamy.

Chris Yturralde

December 17, 2024

I worked at Sutherland & Gerber for over twenty years. Skip was a very kind and generous man that worked above and beyond the call of duty to help his many clients. He was also a great mentor. A remarkable legal career is an understatement. He was the best trial lawyer our Valley has ever had! It was an honor to have had the opportunity to work alongside him for so many years. Condolences to the Sutherland family.

Karla Horne

December 17, 2024

In 1978, at the young age of 19, Skip hired me to work in his law office. Throughout the nearly four decades we worked together ('til 2015), he was a mentor and a friend. Yes, a remarkable career, indeed. Prayers and condolences for the family. He will be missed.

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