Gordon Mitchell

GORDON MITCHELL SHELLEY, ID -- Gordon Ray Mitchell, 72, of Shelley, died February 17, 2008, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born October 16, 1935, in Shelley, Idaho, to Emmet D. Mitchell and Mary Beth Hardcastle Mitchell. He attended schools in Shelley and graduated from Ammon High School. He served as a Sergeant in the U. S. Army from 1958-1960. He married Carmenlita Apodaca in 1960 in Ammon, Idaho. She preceded him in death July 18, 1978. He married Virginia Lish October 26, 1978, in Rigby, Idaho. She preceded him in death January, 12, 2001. He worked as a landscaper and as a warehouseman for local potato packers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working and gardening. Survivors include: Son: Raymond Mitchell of Belen, NM Son: Steven G. Mitchell of Corinne, UT Son: Lino Ray Mitchell of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Edward Adam Mitchell of Brigham City, UT Son: Gilbert Jason Mitchell of Clinton, UT Daughter: Carmen Juliana Mitchell of Brigham City, UT Sister: Delores (Bill) Borgensen of Layton, UT; Brother: Don (Margaret) Mitchell of Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Deann (Gareth) Wilson of Vancouver, WA Brother: Larry (Erlene) Mitchell of Vine Grove, KY Sister, Linda (Gary) Hobbs of Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Lanny (Karen) Mitchell of Idaho Falls, ID 15 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, and four brothers. Funeral Services will be held at 11a.m. Friday, February 22, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. ------------------------------------ Condolences Received Online: Andrea Gibson Gilbert, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know your father at all, but if he was anything like you he will be dearly missed. Morgan Garriott tius2@aol.com Dear Carmen and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father . . . I lost my mother last August . . . the pain fades, but the memories never do. My thoughts are with you. Morgan Garriott Lisa Rivers Gillespie Dear Carmen and family, I will miss seeing your Dad on his bike. You are in my prayers. Lisa Chelese Patchin Dear Mitchell Family, I am surely lonesome for sweet Mr. Mitchell riding his bike about town. My office window is right next to the home he owned on State Street and one thing I looked forward to each day was seeing Mr. Mitchell go by on his bike. He always had a friendly smile and wave and I know he held a soft spot in more hearts around town besides mine. I know he taught me a thing about work ethic, always out doing his work, no matter the weather. He probably never knew how many people noticed. He will be missed. Chelese Patchin, Mathews Plumbing Keith Waters and family jkwat1@aol.com Our deepest condolences to you and yours. Gordon will be greatly missed.