John Elbert Mitchell

John hired me in Cleveland, OH in 1977 as an IBM Systems Engineer. I lost touch with him when he moved back to the Seattle area. He was a great manager, and a wonderful person. I worked for IBM for 32 years and will ever be thankful to him. I am so sorry for your loss.

John and I met in Pullman in the fall of 1966. He found out I was a "Huskie" and thereafter it was "Game On". So I have a lot of thoughts and stories, but I'll only relate one that best portrays our relationship. Our 2 families were on a Spring Break ski trip to western Montana in about 1979. It was great powder snow almost daily. One afternoon John looked out of the big lodge window and said "Let's go make Snow Angels", so we went out and did. Then we went back into the lodge. Our 4 kids...

I am so sad! I really appreciate you never giving up on me and always seeing my potential. You were one of my favorite teachers and biggest supporters. You will be greatly missed :(

John was an outstanding Rotarian, and Rotary Club of Ballard was honored to have him as a member. He attended faithfully, regularly participated in community projects, and was always thoughtful and cheerful. We loved his stories, his kindness, and his generosity of spirit. He will be sorely missed.