Mitchell Ross Obituary
Born in Caldwell, Idaho, Mitchell lived a life marked by dedication, diverse passions, and a deep commitment to his faith and family. As a young adult, he bravely swam across the Salton Sea and even ran a newspaper, showcasing his adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit early on. He was also a practitioner of martial arts.
Mitchell dedicated many years to serving as a Christian pastor at the Bible Tabernacle church in Venice, California, guiding and inspiring his congregation with his faith. In his professional life, he devoted many years to the USC Information Sciences Institute. He loved his work and his coworkers.
Beyond his professional and spiritual pursuits, Mitchell had a vibrant array of interests. He enjoyed the arts, reading, and writing, and was a devoted fan of rock music. He also had a competitive streak, which he channeled into his love for sports, including fantasy football.
Mitchell was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Susan Jean Ross Helderman, and his brother, Jacob James Helderman.
He is survived by his devoted daughter, Alisha, and her husband, Armando; his loving son, Randall, and his wife, Valerie; and his cherished grandsons, Julian and Arthur, who brought immense joy to his life. He also leaves behind his sisters, Diane, Cheryll, Tamara, Tonya, and Renee; his brother, Loren; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom he held dear.
Mitchell's legacy of hard work, unwavering love, and enduring spirit will continue to inspire all who knew him.
His life was celebrated at a small gathering on July 12, 2025 in El Segundo, CA.
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Alisha Ross
July 15, 2025
To my dad: There are so many things that I'll miss about you - your different laughs, your sneezes that were so loud you'd think there's a real emergency, the way you would draw a deep breath before you spoke, your appreciation for all the little things in life, rocking out and enjoying a great rock album or concert, and most of all, all of the fun days we spent enjoying a good meal and random adventure afterward! I'll always miss sharing a meal with you, because we could go ANYWHERE and find something to eat, since you were adventurous with food! No one will ever be able to fill your spot across the table from me ! I'll miss the annual Christmas debate about whether or not Diehard is a Christmas movie (lol), and pretending to understand what you're saying when you update me on the football season. I'll miss your tolerance and genuine love of people from all walks of life, and your embrace of so many different cultures, foods and perspectives. You've always had a lot of love for people and forging genuine connections with them. I'll always believe that your true calling in life was helping others to find their own paths and purposes. You had such a big heart for humanity, and I hope that I always carry on that perspective in your honor. Although I'll never be 20 minutes early anywhere or wake up before 6 a.m., I will try to take the best parts of you and keep those habits alive. Like showing up with a smile and a strong work ethic, ready to pull my weight and help my team and/or family, and be committed to finding solutions wherever I can. As long as I'm alive, so will your memory be. I hope for now, and until we meet again, that you're reunited with your mother, baby brother, and everyone you love who left this world before you. We sure do miss you down here. I love you and I'll miss you forever, dad .
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Arthur Ray Gregory
July 14, 2025
To my amazing friend through Junior high School and high School whom I knew as Mickey
Our lockers were practically next to each other and Junior high School. I think it was sophomore junior year he left Boise Idaho but previous that we used to hang out after school sometimes walk home together. We had similar not so easy childhoods but we had more in common stood each other more than anyone could. We even took some more pasths in life religiously and a love ltowards the martial arts. I will miss you my friend always and forever see you on the other side
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