Jeff Mitchell

Rest in Peace Officer Mitchell. Thank you for your service. I graduated from Westmont in 1972.

I first met Jeff at Rolling Hills Jr. High. I was charmed by his sparkling eyes, and of course, that smile, but mostly by the way that Jeff loved to laugh. The image of him laughing remains in my mind; it was just so natural. We remained friends in high school where he reminded me as he signed my senior yearbook to come back to watch a baseball game sometime. I'm so glad to know that he was able to share his love of baseball with his son.

Although I never made it back to WHS for a...

In 2001 I moved from the Campbell area to Cameron Park with my family. A couple months later, my mom and her husband moved to a neighborhood called The Hills of El Dorado. Kris Davis told me that Jeff and his family live there as well but didn't know exactly where. I had not seen Jeff in FOREVER and I only remember what he looked like as a young boy.

One day I saw him out in front of his house (which was on the way to my mom's house!) and I knew right away it was him...yes, because of...

I can honestly say that Jeff was one of, if not the most truly genuine guys I knew. He was one of those guys that had such a positive outlook on life. You wanted to be around him. Even when he was a kid, he'd be looking out for others and be genuinely concerned about their well-being. He certainly was a rare individual. I can remember when younger guys (like myself) would move up from Frosh-Soph to Varsity he would be so helpful in showing them the ropes. He was an incredible leader and role...

I moved to Campbell when I was 7 and was enrolled in 2nd grade at Capri, seated right next to Jeff. We were together every year after that through elementary school. We even had Chicken Pox together. We always had the same group of friends and were close. In high school, when our group of friends changed, Jeff would still stop by on his way home, to say "Hi" and see how I was doing. Those visits meant the world to me. He was such a kind and generous person and even though I didn't see...

On Friday, November 24th (The day after Thanksgiving) I will be at Khartoum in Campbell at 6pm to raise a glass in honor of Jeff Mitchell. Anyone who would like to join me in this and a little reminiscing, please do so. I just really feel the need to do something in his honor and memory. I know many of you are too far away to do this, but perhaps you can hoist one around the same time. I hope at least some of us can get together to talk about a truly exceptional man.

Unfortunately, I did not get to know Jeff very well. The few times we did have an encounter, he was always a very genuine, kind and "cool" person. I believe he was an icon and symbol of what a true friend ought to be. If there is anyone I would wish to emulate, it would be Jeff for his "many" outstanding attributes. My condolences to all who knew him, and especially his family.

I remember Jeff from high school even though I didn't know him personally. He was always friendly and smiling. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

when the name Jeff Mitchell comes up everyone smiles and says "Yes, I remember him. He was such a great guy." What a wonderful way to be remembered. My prayers go out to his family. He certainly will be missed.