Ebb

Sutliff, Elbert A. "Ebb" April 4, 1927 September 12, 2018 Husband, father, Machinist, Master Mason. But more importantly, friend and mentor to all those he touched in life. Known to his friends and family simply as Ebb, Elbert Sutliff of St. Louis Park, Minnesota died peacefully in his sleep on September 12, 2018 at the tender young age of 91. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane (nee Carlson) in 2008. Also preceded in death by sisters, Almira, Helen and Charlotte; and brothers, Quentin (Bud) and Grant, he was the last surviving sibling of this Waterville, Minnesota family. With his passing, another generation of the original Sutliff (Sutcliffe) clan, settlers of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, slips into history. Ebb was born in Waterville where grew up on the family farm. Before graduating high school, he enlisted in the Navy and served the final few months of WW II aboard ship in the Pacific and in occupied Japan. Upon his discharge, Ebb followed his family to Minneapolis where he began his career as a machinist. Shortly thereafter, he met his one true love, Jane, of Minneapolis. They were married in 1951 and had two sons, David and Dennis, whom Ebb mentored through school, scouting and early life. In 1956, Ebb joined Paul Revere Masonic Lodge #321 in St. Louis Park, now known as Templar Lodge #176. He remained a Mason for the rest of his life. In 1957, Ebb joined Northwest Airlines as a mechanic and became a member of IAM, Lodge 1833. He remained with Northwest until his retirement in 1988. Ebb's employment gave him the opportunity to travel a great deal, both for the job and for pleasure with his wife and family. One of his most cherished memories was his three-month stint as the maintenance representative on board Senator Bob Dole's chartered aircraft during his campaign for Vice President in the fall of 1976. After retiring, Ebb and Jane continued to travel together and with friends from their church, Westwood Lutheran in St. Louis Park. They also spent much of their retirement at their second home on Lake Minnewawa near McGregor, Minnesota. Ebb is survived by his sons, David of Eagan and Dennis of Minneapolis; grandson, Austin (Erin); granddaughter, Kirsten Vogt (Peter) and many nieces and nephews. His sharp wit, his humor and his unassuming charm will be forever cherished by those who were fortunate to know him. A graveside service will be held later this fall at Ft. Snelling Nation Cemetery, where he will be rejoined by and interned together with his wife, Jane. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, MN. wasburn-mcreavy.com Davies Chapel, 612.377.2203

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Ebb

April 4, 1927 - September 12, 2018

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Ebb

April 4, 1927 - September 12, 2018

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