GREGORY EUGENE MITCHELL

Gregory Eugene Mitchell, 62, of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away October 16, 2011, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1949, in Springfield, Mo., to Paul and Barbara (Fetter) Mitchell, who precede him in death. After a 10-year courtship, he married Christine Springer Hughes on Sept. 23, 2006. Greg was a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, with an undergraduate degree in animal husbandry and a graduate degree in pharmacy from UMKC. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida in 2003. He owned and operated the Medicine Shoppe (formerly Walker Drugs) in Lexington, Mo., for over 30 years. An avid golfer, scuba diver, skier and hiker, Greg was a natural athlete and a member of the Kansas City Ski Club, which is where he met his wife. They traveled frequently to indulge their mutual love of these activities. He is survived by his wife; a brother, Max Mitchell (Deborah), Sedalia, Mo.; a sister, Nancy Briney, Lenexa, Kan.; and nieces, Emily Mitchell, Shelby Briney, and Abby Briney. Memorials are suggested to American Stroke Foundation or Crossroads Hospice. A celebration of Greg's life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 Main St., Blue Springs, (816) 229-3276. Visitation two hours prior starting at 9:30 a.m. Condolences for the family may be left at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com. Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015, 816-229-3276