It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Gloria Ruth Sutherland. Gloria passed away at the QEII hospital in Grande Prairie, AB on Saturday, May 15, 2021 after a longtime battle with numerous health conditions.

Gloria was born on October 7^th, 1952, in Grande Prairie, AB. She was the third of four children born of Josephine and William Morrell. Gloria was raised in Belloy, AB until 1964 when the family moved to Grande Prairie. Gloria attended the Grande Prairie High School and graduated in 1969. In high school she was very active in schools’ sports such as basketball and volleyball.  When Gloria was 18 years old, she met Murray Sutherland and later married in April 1971. They built a home east of Grande Prairie and began to build their family welcoming her four children; Tel, Tyrel, Trent, and Tia and family horses, dogs, cats, and many other farm animals.

Gloria was a classic mom and loved her children to the fullest.  When the children were younger, she would drive them to all types of sporting events such as hockey, soccer, and gymnastics. Gloria also enjoyed watching her children play polo with Murray. Some of her favorite hobbies included planting flowers, reading, taking pictures, puzzles, going for walks, golfing, and was an excellent cook. She loved to travel, especially to Europe, to visit her sister Hazell and family.  In the late 80’s she started working at Canadian Airlines at the Grande Prairie Regional Airport until 1995, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer; this led to numerous health conditions. Gloria was inspired to support the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Breast Cancer Luncheon for many years and was invited as a guest speaker, as well as participated in the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.

In 2003 her first grandchild was born and ever since then she was only known as “GG”. Her new passion was having her many grandchildren around, they gave her so much joy, and she adored them all.

Gloria will be missed by her children; grandchildren; siblings:  Tel (Laura), Tyrel (Corrie), Trent (Christy), and Tia. Grandchildren Madison, Shelby, Orrin, Lola, Taya, Koy, Alexis, Taylyn, Kaylee, and Tyra. Her sisters Hazell Morrell (Peter), and Bev Morrell. As well as numerous other family members, cousins, nephews and nieces.

Gloria is pre-deceased by her mother and father, Josephine and William Morrell, husband Murray Sutherland, brother William Morrell, brother-in-law John Hedin, mother-in-law and father-in-law Evelyn and Max Sutherland, and nephew Kirk Nelson.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the numerous Dr’s, especially Dr. Mok and his extraordinary efforts, as well as the nurses and staff at the Prairie Lakes Seniors Community and the QEII Hospital, caring for Gloria and assisting her to be as comfortable as possible.

At this time there will be no service held. We hope to be able to have a celebration of life later this summer when possible. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Breast Cancer Research.

Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780 830 7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com

• Date : 2021-05-15
• Location : Grande Prairie

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