Obituary of Captain Evelyn Sutherland

August 2, 1933-November 1, 2014 Russ and Evelyn were married for 61 years. From an early age, Evelyn felt the call to Officership. At age 47, the Sutherlands answered God’s calling, gave up their business careers and entered full time service as Envoys with the rank of Auxiliary Captain. They were later commissioned as Captains in 1989, serving the following appointments: Miracle Valley, Mission, BC; Estevan, Saskatchewan; Red Shield Serivce, Comox, BC; Swift Current Corps, Saskatchewan; THQ Property Department; Lloydminister Corps, Alberta; Jackson’s Point, Ontario Conference Centre and Victoria, BC Community and Family Services. The Sutherlands, who have two sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, thank God for His faithfulness in their lives. Evelyn and Russ have lived in Campbell River for thirteen years. They wish to thank the Doctors and Nurses at Campbell River Hospital who helped Evelyn through her cancer treatments. God bless you. Funeral Service to be held at Cariboo Hill Citadelle on Friday, November 7 at 2 pm. Memorial Service to be held at Ocean Crest Community Church, 291 McLean Street in Campbell River, on November 9 at 2 pm. Private Family Internment to take place on Saturday, November 8.