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In loving memory of
Travis Sutherland
September 8, 1992 - June 25, 2014
Travis Sutherland, 21 year old resident of Little Falls, MN, died Tuesday, June 25 accidentally. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 1 at 11:00 A.M. at the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, MN, with the Morrison County Chaplain Gregg Valentine officiating.The burial will be held in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Little Falls, MN.A visitation will be held Monday, June 30 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and from 10:00-11:00 A.M. on Tuesday all at the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, MN.
Travis Sutherland was born September 8, 1992 in Hennepin County, Minnesota to Randall Oatis and Kelly Sutherland. He attended the Little Falls Community Schools.Travis worked as an arborist for the past few years he had a passion for climbing trees. He enjoyed riding bike, tree trimming, fishing, all sports especially hockey.Travis was a devoted friend to many.
Left to cherish his memory are his father, Randall Oatis of St. Cloud, MN, mother, Pamela Phelps of Little Falls, MN, Heather Bartel of Little Falls, MN and Jessica Clairmont of St. Cloud, MN; grandfather, Jo Oatis of Minneapolis; grandmother, Margaret Wimer of Ft. Ripley, MN; siblings, Jason (Jessica) Blum of Little Falls, MN, Julie (Ellie) Phelps of San Francisco, CA, Josh (Brittany) Phelps of St. Cloud, MN, Antonio Bubba (Tracy) Oatis of Little Falls, MN, Johanna (Tim) Phelps of Little Falls, MN, Tim (Aisha) Sutherland of Little Falls, MN, Jasmine Phelps of Little Falls, MN, Cody Rivetts of Little Falls, MN, Alex Oatis of Little Falls, MN, Brooklyn Oatis of St. Cloud, MN, Jada Oatis of Little Falls, MN and Ezra Oatis of St. Cloud, MN; special daughter, Tarah Torgerson; aunts and uncles, Chris Sutherlan, Melvin Young, Mary Oatis, Carolyn Oatis, Theresa Oatis, Kevin Oatis, Clifton Griffith all of Minneapolis, MN, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Louis Wimer; sister, Jennifer Phelps and grandmothers, Betty Sutherland and Mary Oatis.
Tributes
"Travis was the apple of his grandma Betty's eye. I remember him as a lively and very funny little boy. As I miss my dearest friend, Betty, I know Travis is in her arms and all is well in heaven. God bless us all......With love, Thane and Andra "
"Pam, Jasmine, Johanna & family- We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find strength within each other at this difficult time. "
"It was such a blessing to have known Travis, and a honor to be part of his family. He always knew how to make u feel welcomed and always made sure you were taken care of even if he didn't have much but would give away his last dollar. A true saint . I'm sadden to know hes gone and no one will know his love for family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family, you're in my prayers always and I can't help but to think all the love I felt knowing the family and the meaning of family values that was bestowed in him was so great and important that The Lord needed him for much more greater things, I believe he is in a better place."
"Heather and Randy became like a 2nd family to me in 2005- living next door and needing there guidance with my newborn daughter, I got to know there children very well. Travis smiled at everything, he'd be getting yelled at for doing something stupid ( of course ) and he would just chuckle and smile, you couldnt help but laugh with him. When I think of him I cant help but smile, that was the kind of person he was and he will live on in all of our hearts. Sending my deepest sympathy and love to all of Travis's family."
"Travis spent many many hours at my house with Jett. No matter what the kid did you could never stay mad at him. His smile and laughter were infectious and Trav could always make you find the humorous side to any situation. He will be greatly missed."