Mitchell Seamons

MITCHELL SEAMONS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Mitchell Royce Seamons, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died of brain cancer on April 24, 2010. He was 22. Mitchell was born in American Fork, Utah, on August 29, 1987. He grew up in Twin Falls, Idaho, and Idaho Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 2006. He then attended the Prep School at the United States Air Force Academy in 2007. After that, he attended Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, and was a red shirt member of the basketball team at the time of his diagnosis in April of 2008. While undergoing treatment, Mitchell continued his education at Weber State University and was a recipient of the NiKell Woodland Scholarship, which is a scholarship for students with life-threatening and terminal illnesses. Mitchell was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed mountain biking, white water rafting, hiking, shooting guns, and climbing and rappelling, but his passion was basketball. He loved the game. He also loved the Pacific Ocean. Mitchell was kind and had a tender heart. He loved people. He was often mischievous, a prankster, and always the life of the party. Mitchell is survived by his father, Justin; his mother, Laurie (Bryant); his brother, Evan; his sister, McKenna; his sister, Elyssa; his paternal grandparents, Gary and Sharon Seamons; and his maternal grandparents, Ray and Peggy Dustin. There will be a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho. The family will meet with guests, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Mitchell will be interred at the Ammon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the following: NiKell Woodland Scholarship Fund, c/o Weber State University, 4018 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-4018. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Jennifer York Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss. Hopefully someday there will be a cure for this horrible disease. Unfortunately, I will be out of town on the day of the memorial service. Please know that I am praying for peace and comfort to surround you. Sincerely, Jennifer York J Craig Kvamme, Justin, I am very sorry for your loss of Mitch and his passing at a young age. I know the past months have been very hard on you and your family. You have been very strong and are greatly admired by me. I know your fond memories of Mitchell will provide you and your family comfort through the years until you are all together again. Mitch was a great young man and I am thankful he no longer suffers. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Craig Krystal Schvaneveldt krystalschvaneveldt@msn.com Justin & family, I was very sorry to hear about Mitchell. He was a great young man. Please know you are in our prayers. Sheldon & Pat Dance sdance@realtor.com Justin & Laurie & family, We wish to extend to you and your family our deepest feelings at this time of loss. We want you to know that we are thinking of you at this time and that you are in our prayers. Thank goodness for the plan of happiness that makes this parting only temporary. May that thought bring you peace in the night. Jamie Maughan monfam@q.com Justin, Laurie and Family, We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our prayers. Steve Hobbs Justin and Family, I can't get your family off my mind. I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son, brother, grandson, and friend to many. Yes, we are so thankful for Heavenly Father's Plan. I have only met Mitchell one time, but could feel of the great spirit that he has. You guys hang in there and I know you will feel of his spirit now and forever. Love you guys :)