Margaret Mitchell

MARGARET MITCHELL Click here to view a video of Margaret's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Margaret Tomiye Mitchell, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 5, 2008, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of heart failure. She was born August 21, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Frank Chikazo Furukawa and Aiko Watanabe Furukawa. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1959. She has lived in the Idaho Falls area all of her life. She married Don P. Mitchell September 10, 1960, in Idaho Falls. She was a homemaker and mother and worked for Carsten's Bakery and Ada's Café. She also worked in the kitchen for 14 years at Sandcreek Middle School before retiring. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed bowling, riding her bicycle, camping, walking, collecting Barbie dolls, various crafts, and spending time with her kids and grandkids. Survivors include: Husband: Don P. Mitchell, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Margie (Angela Goff) Mitchell, Archer, ID Daughter: Roseanna (Larry) Seymour, Idaho Falls, ID Son: William Mitchell, Idaho Falls, ID Granddaughter: Alicia Mitchell, Idaho Falls, ID Granddaughter: Britiany Mitchell, Idaho Falls, ID Grandson: Patrick Mitchell, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Ken (Azalia) Furukawa, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Harvey (Kyle) Furukawa, Hermiston, OR Brother: Ben (Bernice) Furukawa, Spokane, WA Brother: Ray (Shelly) Furukawa, Rigby, ID Sister: Joy (Andrew) Horvath, San Diego, CA Sister: Lucy (Ron) Belson, Portland, OR 5 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Aiko Furukawa, a sister, Patty (Ken) Moore Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Bishop Jim Summers of the Ammon LDS 1st Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. Burial will be in the Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Tom & Cinda Hammond Our prayers are with all of you at this season of change in your lives without your Mom, Wife and Grandma. Our memories of her compassion will always be with Tom and I. Jolene Herndon jherndon_65@hotmail.com My children and I are so sad to hear that Margaret is gone. I have known Margaret personally alot of years, and my children knew her from their years at Sandcreek. We would bump into each other at Speedy Mart and often times visit with her when she would be riding bicycles with the kids. She will surely be missed. Sincerely, Jolene Herndon and Family Gaylene Ruby hotruby2002@yahoo.com I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I went to sandcreek while your mom was there. She was a neat lady. You are in my prayers. Roni Searle and Naomi Best searle920@msn.com Alicia and Britiany there are no words to express how sorry we are to hear of the passing of you Dear Beloved Grandma. Over the last six years we have had the pleasure of getting to know your grandmother and know she loved you and Patrick very much. You all were the highlight in our conversations may you find peace in knowing she will always be with you in your hearts and be watching over you always. Naomi Best and Roni Searle Carol Mecham mmecham@ida.net We are so sorry for your loss. Margaret was a very kind and gentle lady. We met her last year on our bowling league. She was a great competitor. Rosie, Alicia and Brittany your loss is also ours. With sincere regards, Carol Mecham and Fay Lloyd Larry and Earline Mitchell Epoole5@wmconnect.com Don and children, We want you to know that you are in our prayers. We know the grief and loss you are feeling. Wish we could be there with you .If there is anything at all that we can do to help, please let us know. We love you very much. We will miss Margaret greatly. Melanie Belnap I knew Margaret while I was the office nurse for Dr. Chip Krantz. I always enjoyed visiting with her and admired the way she took on the care and raising of her grandchildren. She was a delightful person. I was blessed to have known her. Carol (Maxfield) & Rodger Jensen So sad to learn about Margaret. What a nice, nice, lady . . . and a great Bonneville High School friend. We express our love to all of you at this tender time. May you all feel Heavenly Father’s arms around you to give you comfort and peace. Rodger and Carol Jensen Gale Scrivner gscrivner@cs.com My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Margie & Angie know that you can call anytime. Sending all my love in Christ to you all. It is never easy when we lose someone - especially a Mother. Love, Gale Margaret Torres Margarett@cableone.net Don, I hate seeing all of you going through this. I know personally it is real hard to lose a loved one. My prayers a thoughts with all of you. Love to all of you, Margaret Fay Lloyd Rosie, Alicia and Britney, We are sorry about the loss of your Mom and Grandma. She will be remembered for her smiling face and friendly nature. Take care of each other. We send our prayers. Fay Lloyd and Carol Mecham (Wednesday night bowling) Anna anna1841@msn.com I know you will miss your Mom, but I also know she is where she will be eternally happy and healthy. I was so pleased to know her Mom called her home. Margaret was a sweet, unselfish soul. I enjoyed the few time you included me in your outings with your Mom. Love you both - Anna Carla and Nate Moore Uncle Don, Rosie, Margie and Willie, I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Margaret. I wish I could be there to say goodbye. I wish all of you the best in getting over such a sudden tragedy. Aunt Margaret will be missed. Sending all our love to you, Carla and Nate Moore (Linda and Gary's daughter) Denece Brighton deejb1@juno.com I am so sorry to hear of Margaret's death. I worked with her at Sandcreek MS for three years and was always impressed with her devotion to Alicia, Britany, and Patrick. I know you will miss her so much. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Denece Brighton Dorothy Bruderer West Margie, I am so sorry about your mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady-so sweet, caring and very witty. You are in my thoughts. Take care, Dorothy Jim Shaffer jimfshaffer@cableone.net I visited Margaret several times in the hospital as a chaplain and found her to be a woman of faith. I know she is in a better place but I know how your hearts ache at the loss. I pray that the God of all comfort and the Father of mercies would be your comfort and your strength as you grieve. Sincerely, in Christ, Jim Janet & Jed Finlinson Family jeraldfinlinson@msn.com Thank you for the good memories - our sympathies and prayers are with you. Our family enjoyed tasty meals prepared by Margaret at after hours activities we attended at Sandcreek Middle School. Janet Hansen Finlinson Former owner of Children's World of Learning Jeanne Tremelling Farnes jjfarnes@shelley336.myrf.net Please accept my deepest condolences on the death of Margaret. I have many fond memories of Margaret and growing up on the farm. She was a very special person and always very nice to everyone. I will miss her. With My Deepest Sympathy Jeanne Tremelling Farnes Barbara A. Rounds mamakehoe@hotmail.com Rosie, I am so very sorry to hear about your Mother. I just want you to know that you are thought of during this time and our deepest sympathies go out to you and your families. Debbie Norris Mcfan10@cableone.net To the family of Margaret Mitchell . . . I will miss seeing Margaret at the bowling alley. She always had a kind word for us and my kids loved seeing her. Bowling will not be the same. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie, Tyler and Kamiko Norris Ned, Anna, & Steve Sweat nedanna@sweat1.myrf.net We at TNT Fireworks send our deepest sympathy. We will really miss Margaret coming in to buy fireworks. She was a neat lady. She was one of our few customers who we knew by name. Hope to see you girls some time. God bless you all. You will be helped but it will still be hard. Margaret was too young. Jeanne and Keith Waters jkwat1@aol.com We were so sorry to learn of your loss. Our deepest condolences. Margaret will be greatly missed, she was a very friendly and caring person. We bowled many tournaments together in the past and they were always alot of fun. Margaret thought the "nut roll" candy bar made us bowl better. God bless her.