DOUGLAS A. SUTHERLAND

Douglas A. Sutherland, age 97, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on December 14, 2017, at Foxwood Spring Living Center. Douglas was born April 29, 1920 in Chipman, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of Archibald and Florence (Mackenzie) Sutherland. Their family moved from Canada when Doug was 8 years of age, to Horicon, Wisconsin. He had a happy childhood with Beth (his twin sister), his older sister Jean and his parents, and Wisconsin became his "home" State.

Doug and Twila met at Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas, were married, after the war, on May 23, 1946, and are survived by two daughters Ann (Otis) and Carole (Eddy, deceased & Rob). Doug had 3 grandchildren, Caleb, Elizabeth (Ron) and Nicholas (Monica) and 4 great-grandchildren, Corbin, Alexis, Hunter and Nolan. Douglas also leaves two brother-in-laws, Calvin Kruse and Paul Miller. Preceding Doug in death are his wife Twila, parents, Archibald and Florence Sutherland, sisters, Jean Miller, and twin sister Beth (Wayne) Hinkle.

Douglas graduated from Ottawa University after serving three years in the United States Army Air Corps. He graduated from George Williams College, Chicago, with a Master's Degree and worked as a YMCA Director for over 25 years, at which time he retired. Among his special "Y" achievements were directing the Iowa Youth and Government program with high school students, YMCA program development in south-eastern Iowa cities, Y's Men's Clubs, Y-Indian guide and starting a new District YMCA in Danbury, Connecticut.

In 1975 Doug responded to the call to enter the Christian Ministry. He graduated from St. Paul's School of Theology with a Master of Divinity Degree and ministered in Asbury United Methodist Church, St. Luke's UMC and as Sr. Pastor, in the Marionville UMC, Marionville, Missouri. After retiring from full-time ministry, Doug accepted the position of Interim Chaplain in Foxwood Springs Living Center (Retirement Community) for an 8 month period. This was followed with Interim Pastor responsibilities - with he and Twila working as a team - in the Archie, UMC, Camdenton UMC, Kearney UMC, Knob Noster UMC, and returning to the Archie UMC.

Doug's life was one of Christian service and the words "Love", "Wonderful", and "An Understanding Ear" are all identifying words. Vocal music was always a special interest for him and his many Letters to the Editor of the Kansas City Star (aprox 100 or more) were a special joy.

Visitation will take place 5-7 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2017 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church 1111 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 19th at the church follow by the burial at Raymore Cemetery with military honors. A memorial service will also be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Foxwood Retirement Living Center in Bromwell Hall at 2:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship of John c/o Foxwood Retirement Living Center or St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO 816.322.5278