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1946
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George Mitchell Obituary
George Mitchell
ALBUQUERQUE - George Mitchell was a true original - a cowboy, a businessman, a biker, an outdoorsman, a sailor, and a friend to everyone he met. He was funny, very funny, knew everyone and had a big heart. With a quick wit and an electric charisma, he was effortlessly cool.
As for his grit, he learned in the Texas heat at the age of five where he and his brother Tom were put to work digging wells and making bricks. At ten, he began his career as an accomplished cowboy at the Sanford Ranch Company in the panhandle.
George's wandering kicked off when his family relocated to Great Falls. It was there that he got his first of many jobs for Pepsi Cola, pushing a small cart and selling soda. Despite severe dyslexia, he got his degree from Rocky Mountain College and rose from packing bottles to being a top Executive. He lived all over the country and the world, ultimately landing in Thailand with his brother, where he worked for Fabrinet as the VP of Business Development. However, his true home was always Deadwood, where he had countless friends, led the insurance business for First Western Bank, and built the Deadwood Mountain Grand.
George had many loves. He loved to sail, he loved Deadwood, he loved riding his Harley through the Black Hills. He loved the sun on his face, saltwater in the air, and to sit and enjoy life. But what he loved most was his family.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Diana; and daughter, Carey. He is survived by his brother, Tom; his daughters: Tiffany, Tracy, and Christen (the girls); his sons-in-law: Michael, Billy, and Aaron; his second wife, Kathryn; and his six grandchildren: Leo, Mitchell, Flynn, Lula, Dakota, and Kit. He was a very proud grandpa.
Happy trails, George.
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Tom L Anderson
May 31, 2025
George and I were best friends during our careers at Pepsi in New York.. we kept in touch for several years after leaving Pepsi but soon there after listening to touch. I did know that he had settled in Deadwood. I am in deadwood today after spending a couple days with friends. I think of George often which is why I decided to look him up while here. The news of his passing was a real shock. We had so many good times together
Kenton "will" williams
July 28, 2024
May the lord be with you as he has always been. May the good lord bless and watch over the Mitchel family. Your friendship was blessing. We will ride together another day my friend...
Patricia Erdei
July 11, 2024
May he rest in peace. Sending my love and condolences to Tracy and the whole family
Lynn GERVING
July 8, 2024
May he Rest In Peace!
He was always willing to help a person in need!
Deb Glover
July 8, 2024
Oh George you were one of a kind...a very interesting soul!!!!
So glad we crossed paths thru First Western Bank
Hugs to your family!!!
Kevin R Krog
July 7, 2024
Met George at a branding many years ago! By the end of the day felt like we had been friends for a lifetime! Good ride cowboy, good ride
Tom Carlsen
July 6, 2024
The Mitchell Family, As he was known on the campus at RMC, Pepsi George. He was in business classes with me and then head to the student union for a chat. Off to work delivering Pepsi again. I was always going to stop and visit but as usual thinking I was too busy. Take care my old friend. Tom Carlsen
Jan Cox
July 6, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I worked at First Western Bank in Sturgis. I met George several times. He always had a smile.
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