Thomas "Tom" Mitchell

THOMAS MITCHELL Click here to view Tom's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Thomas "Tom" James Mitchell, 42, of Idaho Falls, died November 14, 2009, at his home. Tom was born September 1, 1967, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Thomas R. Mitchell and Anna Naydean Covert. He was a lifelong resident of Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School. He served as a Private in the Army. He married Jacqueline Kuehn May 11, 1991, in Idaho Falls. They were later divorced. He worked as a salesman at several car dealerships in the area. He worked in the construction industry with Skidmore Construction and with his father in the roofing business. He owned and operated Rustic Mountain Homes, a construction company and Mitchell Motors where he sold motorcycle parts and accessories. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; riding motorcycles and snow machines; and spending time outdoors. He loved and adored his two daughters, Erica and Morgan. Survivors include: Daughter: Erica Mitchell, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Morgan Mitchell, Idaho Falls, ID Parents: Thomas & Carol Mitchell, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Cheryl (Ric) Kempfer, Shelley, ID Sister: Lorinda (Jeff) Meservy, West Valley, UT Sister: Crystal (Nate) Taylor, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Becky (Kelden) Boren, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Dell Kevin (Pat) Taysom, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Lane Taysom, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Garret (Michele) Taysom, Richland, WA Sister: Nicole Sept, CA Sister: Stacey Mott, CA Step-father: Morrice Chambers, CA Numerous Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and mother, Naydean Chambers. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home East Side Chapel, 963 S. Ammon Road, with Verle Landon officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., with both visitations at Wood East Side. Burial will be in the Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Katie Anderson I am so sorry for the loss of Tommy. He was a really fun person, and we will miss him. May Heavenly Father's spirit watch over you and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Love, Katie Darlene Charlton charltonda@msn.com I am so sorry to learn of the death of Tommy. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you from The Charlton Family. I know that this is a very difficult time for all of you. Darlene Allen Eldridge aeldridge@ci.ammon.id.us Morgan, T.R. and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your father, son. Tommie and I were good friends. He was very loved by my family and I will miss him very much. I hope that he is at peace now and I hope Morgan understands how much her Dad loved her. She is all he talked about when I would see him. May you all find some peace now, my deepest condolences on your loss. Allen Eldridge Bart and Janie Brower bebjb8@yahoo.com So very sorry to hear about Tom. We need to be there to share a hug and a tear. We are so grateful for the memories we shared in the 7th Ward. Terry Bolinder tbolinder@yahoo.com I am so sorry to read of Tom's passing. My condolences to the family. Tom had such a fun personality and a very infectious laugh, I just loved working and being around him. I will remember him fondly forever. Judy Pullman judy_mot@yahoo.com There is great sorrow at this time and sadness hangs in the air. My sincere condolences to the Mitchell family