COTTONWOOD, AZ – John L. Sutherland, 88, of Cottonwood, AZ, died July 17. He was born May 5, 1920, in Springville, Nova Scotia, the son of Stanley and Mary McLean Sutherland. He was a graduate of Austin High School in Chicago and attended Northwestern University. Mr. Sutherland worked in industrial sales for C. R. Daniels, Guardian Metal Sales, Paulik Brothers, Stewart-Warner and later was sales associate for J. C. Penney Auto Center . His proudest achievements were as a member of the Austin High School Fencing Team in 1938 and becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1954. His hobbies included fishing, hiking, travel, reading, puzzles and his pets. John was known for his sense of humour, his devotion to his work and his family and his kindness to animals. Mr. Sutherland is survived by his wife of 67 years, Georgia and a son Stanley E. (and his wife Dawn) Sutherland of Cottonwood. There are no public services planned. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804 An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com