Irvin G. Sutro
September 14, 1925 – May 23, 2022

Irvin Gerald Sutro took his last breath at 2 am at his home on the morning of May 23 in Bayside, California, age 96.

Irvin grew up in Scotia and Rio Dell, dropped out of grammar school during the depression and drove the backroads between Rio Dell and Fortuna to deliver fresh milk. He enlisted in the Army as a Private First Class in November, 1946 and served in the Panama Canal Department. He later drove logging trucks while living in Rio Dell, Arcata and Bayside.

He married Betty Etta (Schwartz) Sutro on December 23, 1966 in Reno. She preceded him in death in November 2007.

Irvin enjoyed restoring cast-off vintage autos and motorcycles to pristine condition. He was in remarkable health until his last few years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles with his friends until he was in his 90s.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Linnie (Olina) and Tony (Antone) Sutro. He is the last surviving sibling of Wallace Roy and Harold Keith Sutro. He also had a step-sister, Florence Agnes (Sutro) Helgestad, who preceded her siblings in death.

Irvin is survived by his cousin, Donald Wall; his nephews, Leroy Sutro (Otis), and Douglas Sutro; his nieces, Patricia (Sutro) Burke, Sandra (Sutro) Mayer (Robert), and Donna (Sutro) Brazil (Joel). He is survived by numerous great-nieces and -nephews.

Irvin was cremated with his ashes placed next to his wife, Betty, at Sunset Memorial Park cemetery, 3975 Broadway St., Eureka. The family will join together to pay their respects on April 19, 2023 at 2 p.m. outside the Columbarium.