1943 ~ 2025
Robert George Sutherland, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 11, 2025. Born on October 17, 1943, in Murray, Utah, Robert lived a life devoted to service, hard work, and love for his family.
A proud graduate of Murray High School, Robert began his career serving his community in various roles. He worked in security at Holy Cross Hospital and Burns International Security before joining the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, where his dedication and courage shone through. His professional legacy was most notably marked by his 44 years at Mid Valley Improvement District, where he served 30 years as General Manager. He also gave 22 years of service to the South Valley Water Reclamation Facility and 12 years to the Utah Local Government Trust.
Outside of work, Robert’s greatest joys came from the outdoors and his family. He loved fishing, hunting, boating, and camping, and he treasured time spent at the family cabin in Fairview Lakes, where countless memories were made.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Richard, and his sister Colleen. He is survived by his loving wife, Myrna; his children Kirk (Brook), Jana (Lane), and Jeremy (Cherise); and his seven cherished grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Ann, Duane, Shauna, and Cindy.
A viewing will be held from 10:00–10:45 a.m. at the stake center located at 2447 W 11400 S, South Jordan, Utah followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, Utah. Flowers may be sent directly to the stake center.
Robert’s legacy of service, love, and laughter will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
For me He was the man of mystery, a man of men and a true gentleman. His caring and loving nature was always top notch. I will never forget we went camping and my wife was pregnant and he stayed by her side making sure she was safe going up and down the hills to the water front while I packed all the picnic gear. He always dressed so well and smelt amazing - I remember one time I gave him a hug and I had to drive back 10 minutes to ask him what cologne he was wearing and to this day I still have a bottle of chrome. My son wears it more that I do but never the less he has made so many positive impacts on our lives, and to Myrna Sutherland and your family we may not know each other at all, I send my love, in hopes u all are doing well. I am truly saddened by the news and had no idea how he was doing and I’m sorry for that. 2022 was the last year I seen him and didn’t get to talk to him much and regret that.
Bob
Will miss your great smile, friendly company and roaring fires.
Myrna and family, we are so sad to see this. Bob was a great guy, we loved him. Great memories of our neighborhood. You and Bob were the best neighbors ever!!! Take care ❤️
I am so lucky to have met you both. Listening to your stories on camping trips and fun times in Wendover on your way home. Seems like you were always on the go. My heart breaks for losing Bob. You both were always happy and so glad I got to know you. Missing you both
61 beautiful years of marriage to the most amazing women ever, who never once left his side. I'm glad that my aunts, uncles, and cousins where able to come together over him in his finale moments. I just wish we could have had made more memories.