SUTHERLIN, Twila Vivian LINTHICUM 1933 - 2013

SUTHERLIN, LINTHICUM, WATTS, KAZMIROWICZ, MCNAMARA, MCLEOD

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 3/21/2013 at 14:43:12

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Page 8

~ and ~

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, March 15, 2013
Page 8

Twila Vivian LINTHICUM SUTHERLIN

Surrounded by her loving family, Twila departed this life peacefully to be with Jesus Christ, her personal Lord and Savior on February 19, 2013. She was born in Afton, Iowa on February 12, 1933, the daughter of Harold and Lottie LINTHICUM.

She is survived by her husband, Benjamin T SUTHERLIN, of Los Alamitos, California, two daughters and one son, six grandchidlren and one great granddaughter.

Daughter; Kimberly Ann SUTHERLIN WATTS and son-in-law David WATTS of Queensland, Australia, granddaughter Kelly Claire KAZMIROWICZ, husband Konrad and Twila's great-granddaughter Vivienne Ella KAZMIROWICZ of Darwin, Australia, and granddaughter Catherine Ruth McNAMARA of Wollongong, Australia.

Daughter; Kelly Lee SUTHERLIN McLEOD, son-in-law Steven McLEOD, grandson Cameron Sutherlin McLEOD, granddaughter Claire Sutherlin McLEOD of Long Beach, California and Kate Sutherlin McLEOD attending Adelphi University in New York City.

Son; Thomas Jeffrey (TJ) SUTHERLIN, daughter-in-law Randi and grandson Noah Benjamin SUTHERLIN of Seal Beach, California

Twila graduated from Osceola Iowa High School in 1951, where she was Homecoming Queen her Senior year. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing for many occasions.

She later graduated from Northwestern Institute of Medical Technology as Laboratory and X-Ray Technician.

She was employed by the Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield Iowa until she and Ben SUTHERLIN of Fairfield were married in 1954. Ben was an Active Duty Naval Aviator and Twila devoted her life to supporting him and their family during Ben's Naval career from marriage through retirement, and for the rest of her life.

Twila served as an extraordinary Navy and Diplomatic wife, during Ben's eighteen career Naval and Diplomatic postings, while selflessly raising three children during the active duty period. Unwavering love and concern for family and friends remaind Twila's daily focus throughout her lifetime.

She was an active member of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Los Alamitos, California for 28 years, where she served as mentor for "Apples of Gold," Stephens Minister, and was a member of the Care Shepherding Team, Bible studies, covenant groups and prayer chain teams.

Twila touched the lives of all who met her, offering friendship and compassion with her ever-present beautiful smile, and the sparkle in her eyes. She was truly inspired by her love, life and teaching of Jesus Christ, and her devoted love for her husband and all of her family. Twila's strong faith was a constant source of inspiration to all.

A private Memorial was held at Twila's bedside and a public Memorial to celebrate Twila's life is pending.

In lieu of flowers, a "Twila Sutherlin Memorial Fund" was established at Good Shepherd Church. Donations may be made in Twila's name to Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, CA 90720.

~~~~
*Copied with permission from The Fairfield Ledger, Inc. This material may NOT be copied and re-posted in any public venue such as Ancestry or Find A Grave without permission from The Fairfield Ledger ~ copyright restrictions apply.
*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

Jefferson Obituaries maintained by Joey Stark.
WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen