Bruce Allen Mitchell

1936 - 2021

Bruce Allen Mitchell
March 18, 1936 - October 2, 2021
Lincoln, California - Bruce Allen Mitchell passed away at his home on October 2, 2021. Bruce was born to Don and Bernice (Bee) Mitchell in Stockton, Ca. He is survived by his sons, Chris Mitchell (Janette), and Sean Mitchell (Eddie). He is also survived by a granddaughter, grandson, and great granddaughter, his sister, Cookie Brakebill, and a niece and nephew. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Virginia (Ginny) Mitchell of 9 years, mother of his sons, on January 5, 1970, and his wife of 38 years, Leanne A. (McComas) Mitchell on October 11, 2020.
Bruce worked for 38 years as an Educator and Principal in the Rio Linda Union School District. Leanne was also an Educator and Principal at RLUSD, where they met and eventually married in August of 1982. Bruce and Leanne were both highly respected in their work community, and generous and loving individuals that placed education and students as top priority.
Bruce was well known for his love of Folk Dancing. He began dancing at the young age of 16, and the dance world took him to many locations throughout the US and other countries. For 50 years he directed a recreational folk dance and performing group called Camtia. They performed at Sacramento Camellia Festivals, and Octoberfest celebrations throughout California. He served as Director of the Stockton Folk Dance Camp at the University of the Pacific for 20 years and continued as a dance instructor and mentor for the Folk-Dance community up until his passing.
Dance brought Bruce much joy and fulfillment in his life, but he was also an avid fisherman, fan of the Giants, 49ers, and Sacramento Kings; enjoyed collecting stamps, and loved making sausage soup for the family at Christmas.
The family will be organizing a Celebration of Life for both Bruce and Leanne in the spring of 2022, TBD. Family and Friends look forward to acknowledging and remembering the many connections and the lives that the Mitchell family touched.