Jeffrey L Sutherland's Obituary
TERRE HAUTE, IN Jeffrey L. Sutherland passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, at the age of 60. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carmencita ("Mimi") of 37 years; and his children, Stephen (Amy) Sutherland and Natalie (Brian) Currin. He was the proud and loving grandfather of Maia; caring brother to Steve (Debbie) and Yvonne (George) Creekbaum; and uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was born March 5, 1953, in Terre Haute, to Dolores (Eck) and the late Jack Sutherland. Jeff and family moved to Saigon, Vietnam, in 1964, and Taipei, Taiwan in 1965. While in Taipei, he attended the Taipei American School, where he met lifelong friends. Jeff eventually moved back to the Midwest and graduated from Garfield High School in 1971. He went on to receive his B.A. in business administration from Indiana State University. Jeff and Mimi were married on Sept. 4, 1976, at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, whereafter they spent some time living and working in Cebu City, Philippines, with Mimi and her family. They returned to the U.S., where he spent most of his professional career working for Dun & Bradstreet in Allentown, Pa. Jeff loved spending time with family, friends, traveling and gardening. He especially loved every moment with his granddaughter. He was a good friend to all, his generosity, kindness and fun-loving spirit touched all who met him. We mourn the space he leaves in our hearts but celebrate the difference he made in our lives. A special thanks to everyone at Hux Cancer Center and the Oncology Department at Union Hospital. Visitation will be held at DeBaun Funeral Home Wabash Avenue Chapel, 2425 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 8, 2013. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Joseph University Parish, 113 South 5th St., Terre Haute, IN on Saturday at 11 a.m. officiated by Father Alfredo ("Alfie") Africa, MSP. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Casey, IL, with a committal service by Rick May. The family asks that donations be made to Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP, www.msp.org.ph/) c/o Fr. Resti Galang, St. Catherine of Siena Church, 3450 Tennessee St., Vallejo, CA 94591. Online condolences may be left at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com or to view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the local arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Friday, November 08, 2013 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM DeBaun Funeral Home Wabash Ave. Chapel 2425 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, IN Service Saturday, November 09, 2013 11:00 AM St. Joseph University Parish 113 S. Fifth St. Terre Haute, IN Interment
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