Ross "Sam" Sutherland a resident of the Dimsdale area passed away on Friday April 26, 2024, at the age of 74 years.

Ross was born on August 5, 1949 in Grande Prairie, AB. He was the youngest of twelve children born to Helen and Seath Sutherland. Ross attended school first at Wapiti School then in Wembley and Grande Prairie. After graduation, he ventured to Calgary to begin his career in the geophysical industry. He worked as Observer on seismic crews in the Artic region and western Canada. This training lead him to quality control work in the industry, which had him travelling throughout Canada and internationally in such countries as Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Venezuela and China.

Ross also did some entrepreneurial work as a partner in Dimsdale Developments and Calympic Explorations in Alberta. He also grain farmed, raised a few red waddle pigs and currently was involved in bison ranching.

Ross was engaged in his community. He decided to enter politics and run for County Council. He became the proud representative of Division 4. While on Council he spent time on many boards, including Evergreen Park and the Phillip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum where he worked tirelessly to see the growth of the museum. Prior to his time on County Council he was passionate about assisting in the foundation and expansion of the Grande Prairie Stompede.

He was a long-time collector of Massey Harris antique farm equipment, meeting like-minded lifelong friends along the way. In retirement he enjoyed playing cards with his buddies.

He is survived by his wife Shirley; sisters Ruth, Myret (Jack) and Anne (Gord); many nieces and nephews and their families along with a large circle of friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Helen and Seath; five brothers: John, Max, Jim, Hugh and Brian; and three sisters Shirley, Joan and Laverne.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Clarkson Hall, (Evergreen Park).

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the Phillip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, (9301-112 Avenue, Wembley AB TOH 3S0;

E-transfer Donations can be made toAP@dinomuseum.ca) or

Alberta Diabetes Foundation, (1-020 Li Ka Shing Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB TSG 2El), or a charity of one's choice.