Harold Mitchell

Becky, Claudia and Paul,
This is how we remember you from your first days in Hawaii. We remember your mother as a fine, gentle lady and a very good artist. She was so creative and she used her creativity for so much good for Messiah and its people. We shall never forget your father. He was our first Pastor and took on the job with great ability and faith. He taught us well and was not only our pastor, but our friend and confidant. We will always remember his teachings and his...

Today, Dad, people who knew you will come together and share their memories of your life. One of my favorite memories is when you would tell me how on the day I was born I had so much hair that the nurses called me an "American Beauty". You always told me I had my mother's beauty and for an awkward girl of 5'10" with big feet that gave me a reason to "stand up proud". I am most grateful that you introduced me to Jesus Who would become my Savior. You preached to a lot of people but your...

I never met you in person but Messiah Lutheran Church in Ewa Beach, Hawaii is celebrating their 50th anniversary tomorrow, August 29th and I was asked to be the historian and write a history of the church. Pastor Mitchell was the first pastor of the church here and we recently received information that he had gone to his Savior. He will be remembered in our anniversary service and I would like to mail you the church history. My name is Gerry Willing and my email is [email protected]. ...