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Doug Sutherland Obituary
Urbana – Doug Sutherland, 46, of Urbana, formerly of Tolono, passed away at 12:12 p.m. Monday (April 14, 2008) Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2008, at Freese Funeral Home, 407 N. Bourne, Tolono, with Denny Palmer officiating. Burial will be at Bailey Memorial Cemetery, Tolono. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Sutherland was born January 28, 1962, in Effingham, a son to LaDoit and Shirley Klasing Sutherland. He married Susan Palmer on October 5, 2002, at Olympia Fields. She survives.
Also surviving are his parents of Shelbyville; a son, Dillon (Kirsten Stunkard) Sutherland of Tolono; two stepsons, Tyler (Anna) Martin of Thomasboro and Nicholas Martin of Urbana; two stepdaughters, Kelsey and Katie Perez of Urbana; two grandchildren, Gage and Gavin Martin of Thomasboro; a future grandchild, Maddix Sutherland; a brother, Rick Sutherland of Shelbyville; a niece, Jessica Sutherland of Thomson; his father-in-law, Denny (Pat) Palmer of Olympia Fields; and his mother-in-law, Jo Palmer of Fisher. He was preceded in death by a niece and his grandparents.
He graduated Shelbyville High School in 1980, and Lakeland College in 1982. He was employed at GHR Engineers in Champaign for 22 years. He coached youth football in Tolono for 3 years. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved spending time with family, riding his motorcycle and hunting.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Memories and Condolences
for Doug Sutherland
Nancy Cole
April 19, 2008
I'm so sad to hear of the passing of Doug. We graduated the same year from Shelbyville H.S. and I just wanted to echo what Bill and Dannis have already said about Doug being a funny, likable guy. There were only about 100 in our class so we all knew each other really well. My sincerest sympathy to Dillon and Doug's family.
April 18, 2008
I knew Doug when we were attending Lake Land College. He was a year ahead of me in the Arch.Tech program. Although he didn't know me very well, he took the time to help me during that first year. Our paths never did cross again, but I still remember Doug Sutherland.
Bill Robinson
April 17, 2008
To the whole family , I am very sorry for your loss . Doug and I were classmates at Shelbyville , he was a really funny guy and a good friend .
Michelle, Cameron & Zoe
April 17, 2008
Susan and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. You were great neighbors and we were sad to leave because of the wonderful families that surrounded us. May God help you through this difficult time.
Gary Gaither
April 17, 2008
Dear Susan and family
I am so sorry for your loss of Doug
My heart goes out to you
After working in the same room with Doug for 22 years I know he would want us to remember the funny times.
So if you need a funny story about Doug I have a few (thousand)
With Deepest Sympathy
Tom & Sonna Cain
April 17, 2008
Dear Dillon and family
Sonna and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I saw your Dad last summer at Carle when I was taking my Dad for radiation treatments. Doug sat down and talked with me and gave me encouargement. He was a very good man that will be missed.
Dannis Warf
April 16, 2008
I grew up with Doug in Shelbyville as a kid. We rode our bikes together to school every day. I remember all the fun we had playing baseball, flying kites at Goleman's lot, and playing pranks on our parents.
You were a great friend and a genuine person in every way. Our prayers have been you and his family and will continue in the time to come.
We will miss you Doug.
God Bless,
Dannis
Tracy Wikoff
April 16, 2008
Suan,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that I'm thinking of you and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Tim Brya
April 16, 2008
Susan and Family,
It is through Honor and Faith we share in this transition with Doug. He has been an inspiration and guide to many and now his work here is done. There will be many lessons Doug has left, for us all to share. For now though, through tears and laughter, hugs and love, we will gather in his memory, to thank him in our own ways.
Live to Love
Love to Live
Timmy B.
Sharon & Philip McCully
April 16, 2008
Our hearts go out to the entire family and workplace family. We've known Doug for years through business. He was a genuine type of person that we all enjoyed working with.
Jim Hopper
April 16, 2008
So sorry for the lost of Doug. I met Doug when Dillon was just starting youth football.I could tell than that Doug had a big heart for the kids and asked him to help coach. He was a great youth football coach and cared for all the young boys that played for him. He left a mark on alot of young lifes that will last a life time. He will be missed,God Bless.
Paul Burr
April 16, 2008
I am so very sorrry for your lost. He was a very good football. He was my football coach
Jennifer Miller, RN
April 16, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed having Doug as a patient during his stay on my unit. You and Doug were such a delight to be around! My thoughts are with you!
Carol Nelson
April 16, 2008
Susan, so sorry to hear about Doug. No words can take away the sadness you feel but may it help to know that others care and share your loss. With deepest sympathy.
Scott Sowers
April 16, 2008
Mine and Rose's thoughts and prayers are with you and have been thru out Doug's illness. We have kept up-dated on Doug thru E-mail's with Kris. I am donating to the American Cancer Society in Doug's name. He was a great guy and will not be forgotten. I have some very fond memories of him.
Sheila Lincicome
April 16, 2008
Susan-I so enjoyed you and Doug while he was a patient at Carle. You have my deepest sympathy. I hope all your great memories with him sustain you during this time. He was a wonderful person.
Sheila, transporter at Carle Hospital
Kristy Reynolds
April 16, 2008
When Doug was just a little boy he wanted my mother, Aunt Rea, to knit him a sweater for Christmas, so she bought him a sweater and changed out the label to one that she had purchased that read something like "Hand made for a special little boy". Mother continued to do this for many years, never telling Doug that she never hand knitted those sweaters. It wasn't until a few years ago when we were talking that Doug was told that Aunt Rea never really made those sweaters. But he soon realized that he was the only one that did have sweaters like that. Strange wasn't it? She would knit for Doug and not for her own children. But that was Doug, he wanted sweaters made by Aunt Rea. We all knew what she did but we never told him. . . at least not until many years later.
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