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Mitchell Joseph Cummings

Mitchell Cummings Obituary

Mitchell Joseph Cummings 1960 ~ 2005 Mitchell Joseph Cummings, beloved husband of Christina Fischer, died on Thursday, June 24th, 2005, in a sporting accident. Mitch was born to Rita and Francis Cummings in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 6th, 1960. He grew up in Tucson, Arizona until he moved to Salt Lake City as a young man to enjoy the great Utah skiing. He was a passionate sportsman, skilled at mountain biking, skiing, sailboarding, with a special love of kiteboarding. He was a self employed contractor/roofer, well known for working as hard as he played. Mitch was ever cheerful and friendly to all he met. He touched people with his generosity, ready smile and helpfulness. Mitch will be deeply missed by many. A candlelight vigil will be held in his honor at Rush Lake, Stockton, Utah, at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1st. "Come Faeries, take me out of this dull world, for I ride with you upon the wind..." W.B. Yeats

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jun. 29, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Mitchell Cummings

28 Entries

Antoine Horness

December 20, 2024

Mitch was my friend and ski buddy in high school. His love for life and physical ability was amazing. He and I went Salt Lake to ski for a week. I could not keep up with him skiing! A week after we got back to Tucson, Mitch called me asking me to move to Salt Lake. I couldnt pick up and leave. Mitch was one of the mist upbeat, hard working people I've ever known. Miss you Mitch! RIP

Nicholas Paul meola

June 23, 2024

Soon brother soon!

Matt Splatt

June 23, 2023

Met Mitch on job here in gorge such a great roofer. His enthusiasm was infectious Thanks for the memories.

Nick meola

May 21, 2022

I miss you more than anyone will ever know!
There´s not a day goes by that your memory does not pass through my mind! Love you

Rita Ehrhart

July 28, 2005

Thank you to all for the wonderful remarks about my son. I will miss him terribly every day for he was the son every mother dreams of having. Warm loving and very tender. What can I say except I hope he finds his little brother and shares the wind with him.

Love you Mitchell

Nancy Farris

July 12, 2005

Being an old friend of Mitchell's Dad and living in California, I only had the opportunity of meeting Mitchell one time. That's really all that it took to feel as though you'd known him all of your life. Our brief meeting was in 1978, which would have made Mitch about 18 years old. His Dad and I dropped in on him while he was working at a pool hall near the college in Tucson. A very handsome and friendly young man, very much the gentleman with a wonderfully open and engaging smile. The love and pride between father and son was evident...even though there was a bit of "testing" going on at point of time...after all, Mitch was 18 years old! I will always remember that meeting with fondness.

Hold on to your memories and let them guide you through this time of sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cummings family.

There is a place

That we call memory...

A province by itself

Which, though unseen, is home

And heaven to the heart...

And there,

In peace and beauty waiting,

Are those with whom we shared

Our yesterdays.

Author unknown.

RMatthew Shealey

July 8, 2005

I was stunned to hear of Mitch's accident and passing away from kiting. I met and worked with Mitch here in the gorge in 1990 and would see him every year when he would visit after that. I shared his enthusiasm for kiting.So sad to learn yesterday of his accident.I'll think of him this summer.

Joanne Alfano

July 7, 2005

To the Cummings Clan,

Thought you might like this:

When I am gone, release me, let me go.I have so many things to see and do, so many people to meet. You must not tie yourself to me with tears; be thankful for our many beautiful years and memories.

I gave to you my love in my own ways...many not even known to you. You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness and love. I thank you for each love you have shown and given; but now...now it is time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must; then let your grief be comforted by trust. So hold and cherish the memories within your heart of me and from me.

I will not be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me call and I shall come through you cannot see nor touch me, I shall be near.

And if you listen...lesten with your heart, you shall hear all my love around you soft and clear. I shall be there. And then, when you must come this way alone. I shall greet you with a smile and say... I told you so...WELCOME HOME!!

Elizabeth (E.B.) Waller

July 3, 2005

To the Entire Cummings Family: My heart is deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected death of Mitch - my heartfelt prayers are to each one of you. I am at a loss for words. I knew Mitch as Sami & Kate's brother - he was humorous, adventurous and fun to watch (his antics as a child). May Gods' arms of love help to ease your pain.

Ann and Herb Ragsdale

July 2, 2005

Patrick and Mary - We are saddened to hear of Mitchell's untimely death. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gregg Nancy Annika Parks

July 1, 2005

Mitch was and will always be loved by our family, I worked along side of Mitch for many years and got to know and love him dearly he will be missed dearley and never forgotten. I love you Brother may peace be with you gregg

Joanne Alfano

July 1, 2005

To the Cummings Family,

I'm so sorry I'm unable to make Mitch's candlelight vigil tonight...however my spirit and prayers will be with all of you carried on with my brother "Ralphie" God Bless you Chris, Mrs. C and all of Mitch's family and friends. My heart breaks for your loss. My love and prayers to all of you!

Gary Fuller

July 1, 2005

"Nothing in life is for certain. Enjoy every moment and take it to the wall...than choose the cocoon of security...life's cruelest illusion." Author: Unknown. We will miss you Mitch but never forget you.

joan (Cummings) Mellen

July 1, 2005

Mitchell was my paternal nephew, the sunniest of my parents' grandchildren. cheerful, polite and courteous. We miss him, a void.

Joanne Alfano

June 30, 2005

Rest In Peace my dear sweet adopted brother of mine. I will love you and miss you more than words could possibly say.

Kitty Ford

June 30, 2005

To Chris, her family and all of Mitch's family,

Chris, I was so happy when you two married. Such an incredible balance of life, love, energy and best of all, friendship. Between the daily grind of life, you managed to seek out new experiences. I am glad that you have a foundation in the Gorge and hope that you will continue the dream that Mitch created there for you. Mitch, I will miss you, more than you could ever know, but I will always be there for your wife and our friend, Chris.

Susan Walther

June 30, 2005

I did not know Mitchell, but his father, Patrick, is married to my cousin, Mary. When we visited them in New Mexico last fall, Patrick told many stories about Mitchell, so I feel that in those tellings, I knew him. I know that he will be missed desperately and know that my prayers are with all his family and friends at this sad time.

Joanne Alfano

June 30, 2005

Dear Chris, Ms. C, and all of Mitch's family and friend,

I have known Mitch for 32 years, I always considered him as one of my "little Brothers". He was my brother Ralphie's Best friend since 1972. I was devistated to hear of his sudden death. I feel a hole in my heart. And my spirt is deeply saddened. I will never forget Mitches wonderful smile, and caring dare devil personality. As well as his friendship and warmness. If ever you needed something...anything Mitch was there. There are so many memories of him I have. Between he, Ralph, and Nick...the "Three Musketeers." There were countless hours we spent in his garage on Waverly Place, fun times, great years. The good ol' days. His wonderful smile will forever be inbedded in the forefront of my mind. My deepest sympathys go out to the entire Cummings family and all of those who loved Mitchel. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss, I'm praying for you all at this time.

Love,

Joanne Alfano

Ryan Allen

June 30, 2005

I just want to let Mitchs family know how sorry I am for the loss. I've known Mitch for a few years threw kiting, he was such a fun and uplifting person to be around, I love that guy. Live life to the fullest, thats what he would have wanted. I'll be thinking of you everytime I go that place we all love The Little Rush Puddle. I'm just glad he went doing something he loved so much.

F.L. "Patrick" Cummings

June 29, 2005

To all those acknowledging the passing of my beloved son Mitchell, my deepest regards. I've always been proud that he was a very charming person and will miss him in my mind and heart the rest of my days. About every five minutes his roguish smile passes in front of me.

Mark Johnson

June 29, 2005

I knew Mitch from the few times I talked with him while kiteboarding. From the first time I met him, I felt like I was talking with an old friend. Mitch was always smiling and ready to give anyone in need a hand. Now that he is gone, I feel the loss as that of an old friend. He will be missed but never forgotten.

My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Trip Houk and Judi Gooding

June 29, 2005

To Chris and Mitch's Family,

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will always remember Mitch's sparkling eyes and welcoming smile. Truely a friend to those who knew him and to those of us who wish we had known him better. We could only hope to be remembered as well.

"Two such as you with such a master speed, cannot be parted nor swept away, from one another once you are agreed that life is only life forevermore, together wing to wing and oar to oar."

Robert Frost

Rick Heninger

June 29, 2005

My heart was so heavy the day I heard about Mitch's accident.

I met Mitch about a month or two ago at Rush... He was riding a 5.0M so well, it crossed my mind that this guy should be pro... I'm not the best one to judge that, but man alive he was fun to watch. I seriously thought to myself man this guy is probably one of the innovators in this sport. One quote that came to mind.

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."

--Ralph Waldo Emerson

That seems to be a nearly impossible line to draw.

I spent about a half an hour chatting with him after that session.

He was one of the most seemingly guileless and kind people I'd ever met.

Also, he seemed to be one of the hardest workers I'd ever come across. (roofing hands!) He told me about the hard work he'd done on many roofs including one of his own in Maui...

I'd imagine he is somewhere similar to Maui right now, chuckling at what he used to think was BIG AIR!!!

Duane and Kay Bush

June 29, 2005

Dear Chris, Family and Friends,

We first met Mitch around 15 years ago when he came into our windsurfing shop with his standard big smile and tons of energy and enthusiasm.

He put a new roof on my house and I quickly learned of how very hard he worked and how much harder he played! What a fantastic athlete! You should be proud of what a great person he was and what a tremendously positive impression he made on all of us. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family.

Phillip Holmstrand

June 29, 2005

I did not know Mitch but as a kiteboarder he is a brother. The entire kiteboarding community world wide (over 100,000 individuals) knows when this happens and takes a moment to feel the loss.

Good wind Mitch.

Steve Meador

June 29, 2005

I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Mitch. I have known Mitch for the last 20 years and and he was ALWAYS friendly, warm, and kind at all times. Although he is not here physically, his spirit lives. We are all fortunate to have crossed paths with Mitch as he is one of those special people that has a unique impression and impact on our lives. The greatest tribute we can give to him is to live our lives to the fullest as he did and do this in honor of his name. My deepest condolences to his family.

Barbara and Bill Hughes

June 29, 2005

Dear Chris and Family,

We will very much miss Mitch and his easy smile on the mountain.He was a very loving person and we feel your loss.

We are very sorry.

Love and peace,Barbara and Bill

Marty Lowe

June 29, 2005

I will miss Mitch very much.

I am inspired to be like Mitch.

Happy, Helpfull, and all around great guy.

I think Mitch would have liked this

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore. Dream. Discover.

Mark Twain

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