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Reid Mitchell Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2012.

MITCHELL, (James) Reid
B.P.E. (UBC), B.Ed (UBC)
M.SC (U.Ore), D.Ed (U.Ore)
October 6, 1926 - February 24, 2012
Survived by his wife Marjorie; children, Joan (Ron Dick), Jay, and Janice (John Beliveau); and his grandchildren, Carling, Mairin, and Graham (Dick), Jordan, Jayne, and Jacob (Beliveau). Also survived by his sister Audrey Johnstone, his three nephews, Glen, Mark, Brad and their families, his niece, Cathy Ironside and her family; two sisters-in-law, Elaine Henderson (Cliff) and Kathleen Mair (Ian) and their families; cousins and extended family across the country. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 10, at 1:30 p.m. at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church, 2733 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Pacific Alzheimer Research Foundation would be appreciated. (#210 - 1095 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2M6).
Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 604 738-0006

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March 9, 2012

Valerie Fraser posted to the memorial.

March 9, 2012

Donn Gardner posted to the memorial.

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Valerie Fraser

March 9, 2012

Marjorie, I have just learned of Reid's passing and my heart goes out to you & your family. Even though we haven't been in touch for awhile, I think of both of you often.
I will always have fond memories of Reid - when I first moved to W.Van. in 1955 I was very shy & Reid hired me to work with him at Ambleside Pool. Through grades 9 - 12 at WVHS I worked with him in the PE Dept. keeping records of points earned by students toward their "Letters". He made a point of introducing me to other students so I would feel like I belonged. He taught me to be confident & sure of myself. I also remember babysitting your children. And, our last meeting, after not seeing you both for 40 yrs., bumping in to you at the PGA Golf Tournament when it was played in Vanc. (Reid was marshalling). I saw Joan-Louise that day too. Dave (Dibby) who, like Donn Gardner, played basketball for Reid, & I thought the world of him. He was a wonderful man.

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Donn Gardner

March 9, 2012

Reid was my basketball coach in grade nine when he was a student teacher (1950) and had a tremenous impact on my life. He was one of a kind.My heart goes out to Marj and the family

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