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MITCHELL DAVID KINGEN
February 1, 1963 ˜ May 8, 2024
Mitchell David Kingen, age 61, beloved husband, son, brother and friend, passed away May 8, 2024.
Mitch was raised in Woodland, WA. He spent the last 22 years teaching in Las Vegas, NV, primarily as an art specialist. Mitch loved teaching and encouraging the success of his students. Mitch enjoyed cars, camping, hiking and adventuring with his wife, Claudia.
Mitch is survived by his wife, Claudia Martinez; his father, David Kingen; and his brother, Michael Kingen (Rita). He was preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl Kingen.
A memorial service to honor Mitch’s life will be held at Woodland Presbyterian Church, June 22, 2024, at 11 a.m.
Mitch will be deeply missed by all who knew him, as his kindness, creativity, and love for life left a lasting impact on those around him.
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Kelly Garni
May 28, 2025
Such a nice guy!
LindaCook
June 15, 2024
I knew Mitch for many years as I was his barber before he moved to begin his new career as a teacher. He was always kind , with the gift of patience all teachers should strive to have. It has been many years since I've seen Mitch and I'm so happy to read he found his forever love and wife. May he RIP. Linda Cook
JoAnne Sears Pedersen
June 1, 2024
So sorry to read about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God comfort you at this time.
Nick Dorzweiler
May 30, 2024
As a kid, I always remember being so excited when my Uncle Mike would bring over his brother Mitch. I thought he was so funny, nice, and cool. Particularly because he drove a light blue Camaro, which was pretty rad. As I grew older and moved away from home, I saw Mitch less. However, when I did see him, he was still as funny, nice, and cool as I remembered him as a kid. Even if he didn't have the light blue Camaro anymore. He was a truly wonderful person.
Claudia Martinez
May 29, 2024
My favorite moments with my beloved husband were our road trips and our Oregon Coast getaways also our quiet times at home enjoying our favorite tv shows and hanging out with our kitty cats I am blessed that he chose me as his wife and I will treasure our love story forever
Linda Dorzweiler
May 28, 2024
We love, and will always love, Mitch and Claudia. Our special moments involve Christmas fondue gatherings with both of them trying to win the gift exchange Macy's gift card for....Claudia!
Jacqueline Garcia
May 28, 2024
I taught music at the same school Mitch taught art. Our rooms were close by so often we would swap stories about teaching, art, and music. It was so nice to have a colleague who shared a similar sense of humor and a thirst for good food and adventure. I pray that you RIP, Mitch, and that you can still ride you motorcycle up in heaven. You are remembered and dearly missed!!
Tammie Calderella-Nowatchik
May 27, 2024
My favorite memory of Mitch was when we were in grade school, shortly after I moved to the Woodland area, he came to my birthday party and was the only boy there. We have been friends ever since. Your gentle soul will be missed. I will see you in Heaven!
Dan Wolken
May 27, 2024
Michael Kingen
May 27, 2024
While camping in Chaco Canyon we learned of a nearby spot where supposedly you could speak and the acoustics allowed you to be heard across the canyon. We bought a cd of Indian flute music from the visitor center and that night backed his truck up to the "speaking wall", put in the cd,opened the truck doors and played the flute music across the canyon and down the valley. Hauntingly beautiful.
Kelly Garni
May 27, 2024
I felt blessed the day I met Mitch and Claudia. I will remember Mitch the rest of my life. It's not often you get blessed as special as I did.
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