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Ernest Mitchell Obituary
83 of Phoenix, AZ, went to meet his heavenly father on November 9, 2014, while surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Helen, his three children, Kimberly Channell, Marianne Totman, and Tony Mitchell, 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and his beloved pet, Miss Molly. Ernie was a veteran of the US Air Force and retired after 31 years of service from F.A.A.
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Heather Totman
December 11, 2014
I am so blessed to have had you as my Pappaw. You always made me feel so loved and special. You amazed me with your unconditional love of the family and your unwavering faith in the Lord. I will never forget walking into your house and always being swept up into your arms as we two stepped across the living room or our road trip to Tuba City, Az singing along with Patsy Cline. We kept playing , Just A Closer Walk To Thee. I will never be able to hear Patsy sing without thinking about you. Thank you for all the memories and for your love. I love you and will see you again.
JIm Totman
December 11, 2014
You were the best father-in-law ever. I miss you.
Heather Totman
December 11, 2014
I was so bless to have you as my Pappaw. You never failed to make me feel loved and special. You amazed me with your unconditional love of your family and your unwavering faith in the Lord. I will never forget walking into your house and you sweeping me into a two step or our ride to Tuba City, AZ singing along to Patsy Cline, you kept asking me to replay Just A Closer Walk With Thee. I will never listen to Pasty without thinking about you. Thank you Pappaw for your love and for the memories we made. I love you and will see you again.
Jennyfer Anderson
December 2, 2014
Ernie was one of the funniest people I have ever met! His sense of humor was intoxicating. God bless his family, may the good Lord offer you comfort and support. Mary and Kim, you two are amazing! I thank God you were there for Ernie and each other. I will end with this ...When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. I love you!
Wally Kimball
November 21, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Even though I had not seen Ernie a lot over the years, I felt very close to him. He will be missed.
kayleen green
November 18, 2014
I lost my grandpa last Sunday. He was truly an amazing man he cherish the lord and was a family man. He was happily married for 58 years to my grandma had three amazing children. And 7 amazing great grand childen. He loved me more then words can say he wasn't a grandpa to me ,he was my dad, anyone could tell you how special are connection was. I got to say goodbye a couple days before he got his wings to heaven. He couldn't talk or barely stay awake more then 15 min. a day. The night I gave my final goodbye before I headed back home. He woke up for that few min. He saw me and still showed a smile. I told him I loved him it wasn't goodbye forever just for now. He saw the tears in my eyes and the humbleness in my voice. Without words and only the look in eachothers eyes, he was saying babyGirl you will be OK and I'll always protect you.
November 17, 2014
You were always a good neighbor. We enjoyed our times together including our times around the table with coffee and games. You will be missed. Al & Betty
November 16, 2014
You taught me many things, how to fish, how to dance, how to cook and how to love unconditionally. But the greatest gift you gave me was teaching me about our sweet savior, Jesus.
Thank you for loving me and for being the best Daddy ever. I will miss you till the day I die. I love you so much, love Annie.
November 16, 2014
Ernie was loved and respected by many. There is peace in my heart knowing that he is with His Heavenly Father. So may God give you abundant peace and love at this time.
Verna Clark
November 16, 2014
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