Tribute

David passed into the presence of his Lord on the afternoon of January 21, 2014.

He was predeceased by his parents Ruth and Rev. Robert (Bob) Mitchell and his grandsons Kyle Michael Mitchell and Matthew Christopher Mitchell.  He is survived by his wife Doreen (Dewey), daughter Stephanie (Robin) Lloyd in Florida and sons Michael (Katrina) and Christopher (Stephanie) in California.  He is also survived by his grandchildren Danny Lloyd, Savannah (Kenneth Baggs ll), Kyle, Kelsey, Destiny, Serenity and Keagan Mitchell, great grandchildren Kaden, Keaton and Sadie Kay Baggs, sister Heather (Steven) Williams and his brothers Phillip (Sandy) and Rob (Victoria), as well as many wonderful and loved nieces and nephews and their families both north and south of the border.

David spent his early years in BC moving around the province with his family as his father pastored in churches around BC.  When he was 15 his family moved to Longview, WA where he completed his education and was drafted. He served proudly as a Canadian in the US ARMY serving 13 months in Vietnam.  Returning home he continued his chosen career as a meat cutter.  During this time he married Vikki the mother of Stephanie and Christopher.  When their marriage failed he returned to the county of his birth, Canada, and followed his mother’s advice and took Doreen out for coffee.  They were married four years later.  Ruth was a wonderful mother-in-law.  David (Grumpy) loved his family and was very proud of his children, grand children and great grandchildren.  He loved and took pride in his work serving the customers at Supervalu.

Thank you to all the wonderful Home Care Nurses and the Doctors involved with caring for David at home.

The love, caring and support of extended family and friends was most appreciated.