Nathan Alan Hunter Sutherland

Nathan Alan Hunter Sutherland, 4 years old, of Bloomington, left this world to be with the angels after a devastating drowning accident at his home, on Tuesday evening, April 21, 2015. The son of Grant Stephen “Stevie” Sutherland and Melissa “Missy” Ann (Hayden) Bernard, was born November 10, 2010, on opening day of shotgun season, where his second middle name Hunter came into place. This bright eyed and active little firecracker started walking at ten months old. He was a walker, not a talker, always having somewhere to go. He loved the outdoors and was riding a bike without training wheels at the age of three. He loved all animals, especially monkeys. He was taught love, joy and responsibility through his cherished pets: a rabbit named Baby, guinea pig named Fred, cat named Monroe, and two dogs named Dottie and Gizmo. Like all boys his age, Nathan enjoyed monster trucks, airplanes, Spiderman and Sponge Bob; if he could sit still long enough. Full of love for everyone and everything, he would always tell his mom and dad, “I Love You to the Moon and Back Again.” He was daddy’s boy to the core, but cared deeply for his bubby, mommy and sissy always telling them to, “Be Careful.” Nathan was their little “Tater-Tot” and “Piggy.” His outgoing, spontaneous, and contagious smile will forever hold a place in the hearts and memories of many. He touched so many lives in some small way throughout his short, yet memorable life. That gentle, yet sometimes mischievous smile would melt and instantly won the hearts of those around him. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Grant Alan Sutherland, to whom he will be laid to rest beside. Along with his loving parents, Stevie and Missy of Bloomington, survivors include his brothers, Steven Sutherland and D.J. Todd; sisters, Nina Bernard and Kimberly Vogel; paternal grandparents, Cathy and Ron Kingsbury of Bargersville; maternal grandparents, Patty and Doug Wilcox of Monrovia; aunts and uncles, Crystal McIlree (husband, Steve) of Martinsville, Kim Cash (husband, Nick) of Plainfield and Tina Mora (husband, Chris) of Mooresville; godfather, Kenny Teagarden of Monrovia; many cousins; his best yorkie-dachshund canine friend, Gizmo. Friends and family are invited to visit from 4 to 8pm, on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, Monrovia. The funeral service will be held at 2pm, on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the Gasburg Baptist Church, 11564 N. Gasburg Road, with calling an hour prior. Burial will take place in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall, where Nathan will be carried away on his very own Monster Truck Ride. Pastor Jack Elliott will officiate the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, to help the family cover unexpected funeral expenses. To share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence for his family visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Nathan Alan Hunter Sutherland

November 10, 2010 - April 21, 2015