Stephen Mitchell
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Memorial services for Stephen A. “Mitch” Mitchell, 64, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. He died May 1, 2013 at his home.
He was born July 27, 1948 in Lawrence, KS the son of Kenneth E. and Mary Katherine (Barber) Mitchell.
He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1967. During his high school years, he became part of the LHS gymnastic team, where he earned several medals as a Kansas gymnastic champion.
In 1968 he joined the United States Air Force where he was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. He then was sent to Thailand during the Vietnam War. He was a mechanic for the F-111 aircrafts.
He was employed for 34 years at ICL, formerly FMC in Lawrence as a lab technician/chemist.
Mitch was a member of the Northeast Kansas American Poolplayers Association (APA) and a member of the Monday night 9-ball pool league. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing golf and fantacy football.
He married Cheryl Vitt on December 27, 1974 in Lawrence, KS. She survives in the home.
Other survivors include his father, Ken, Lawrence; one daughter, Stacy Mitchell, Emporia, KS; two sons, Andrew Norton-Mitchell, and wife, Dr. Amy Fowler, Allen, TX, Jared Mitchell, Sedalia, MO; two grandchildren, Enzo, and Jasper; one sister, Sheri L. Mull, and husband, Jim, Goodland, KS; and two brothers, Michael E. Mitchell, and wife, Carol, Napa, CA, and David H. Mitchell, Baldwin City, KS; several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary.
The family will greet friends from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the mortuary.
The family suggests memorials in his name to The Kansas Society for Children with Challenges – Wichita and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Cheryl, so very sorry to hear about Mitch. My love & sympathy to you & your family. Carol
Cheryl,
My deepest symphathies are with you, your family and Steve’s family. May God’s Grace and Peace be with all.
Cheryl, I am so sorry to read of Steve’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and all of your family.
Cheryl, I was shocked to see the notice in the paper about Mitch. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve was a great employee and I greatly enjoyed working with him. My thoughts are with you. John
Cheryl and Dave, I only have good memories of Steve. He was a lovely man to talk to. We had a good visit last June at the Johnny’s gathering for our reunion. I will always remember Steve as a young man, seeing him play football after school with his brothers and neighborhood friends on the family lawn. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Cheryl, I worked with Steve, fished with him; considered him a good friend, I will miss him just as many others will. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Cheryl, Dave, Mike, & all of Steve’s family….so sorry for your loss. Gods speed Steve.
Rest in peace, Steve. You have left us all with good memories of a good man. Cheryl, Mike and Dave, blessings to you and all of your families.
Cheryl, Dave, Mike, & all of Steve’s family….so sorry for your loss. Gods speed Steve.
Cheryl and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Mitch’s passing. My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers for you.
He was a pleasure to work with at FMC. My sympathy to all family and friends.
Mike and family –
I’m so sorry to hear about your brother. I know what it’s like to lose an older brother and it’s hard. I have such great memories of your family. Please extend my sympathies to your family.
Cheryl, so sorry to hear about Steve. My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
So sad to here of Steve’s passing. A great guy, friend to all. We will miss him as will you.
So sorry to hear about Steve’s passing as he was one of the good ones. I remember stories of Steve betting guys in a bar that he couldn’t do a back flip for a beer. And of course he would do it. What a wonderful bunch of memories we all must have of Steve. I hope that Cheryl will remember the good days and forget the bad ones. Love to you all.
Steve was a great person and will be greatly missed. I wish I had more time with him. I am thinking of his family and know he will live forever in our fond memories of his kind heart. Rest in peace Steve.
Blake
uncle kenny,sheri,mike,dave,cheryl&family,what a kind hearted person!gonna miss his hugs! AND HIS sweet potato pie at thanksgiving!! my prayers are with each and every one of you.
Cheryl, We are so sorry to hear about Mitch. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With Deepest Sympathy, Terry & Barbara
Cheryl and family, May the memories, support of family and friends help you through this difficult time. I have only good memories of Steve as a classmate. My sincere sympathy to you.
Cheryl and family,
I’m very sorry on the passing of Mitch. He was one of my best buddy during our tour in the Air Force.
He will be sadly missed by many.