Lori Kay Mitchell

Lori Mitchell Obituary

Lori Kay Mitchell Lori Kay Mitchell passed away Monday evening, June 21, 2004 at Providence St. Peter Hospital. She died from complications of childbirth. Her loving husband and son were by her side. Before her passing, Lori gave her family a beautiful newborn boy on Father's Day, and she was overjoyed with the time she spent with her new son and husband. Lori was born September 26, 1969 in Olympia. She graduated from Olympia High School in 1988 where she was a cheerleader and participated in the band. She attended Central Washington University earning a Bachelor of Arts – Spanish in 1992. She lived in Madrid, Spain for a year while obtaining her Master's Degree in Spanish from New York University, Madrid Division. Lori began her career at Hoquiam Middle School, then taught Spanish for many years at Curtis Junior High School in University Place. She recently moved her career to Yelm High School. She also taught at Pierce College. She loved teaching and cared deeply for her students. Lori loved preserving family memories in scrapbooks. Mickey Mouse was her favorite collectible. She was a deeply loving woman, cheerful, quick to smile, quick to forgive and one who had a bottomless giving heart. Lori's generosity, humor, thoughtfulness, sensitivity and steadfast support to all will be greatly missed by her family, friends and students. Lori is survived by her devoted husband, Jordyn Neil Mitchell, her son, Connor Jacob, her mother Sandra Kay (Glenn J. Ackerman) Wilson, sister, Mandi Kay (Joseph A. Whiteley) Wilson, stepfather, Manuel J. Wilson, her father, Alan W. Bruesch, stepmother, Kandy A. Bruesch, and sister Tiffany Bruesch. She is also survived by father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert A. and Linda K. Mitchell, her sister and brother-in-law, Marci L. and Scott P. Carte. Also surviving are five well-loved cats- Mickey, Emma Lou, Socks, Marleigh, and White Kitty. Lori is also survived by her church family at Sunbreak Missionary Baptist Church. Lori's funeral service will be held at Sunbreak Missionary Baptist Church 7722 Yelm Highway SE, Lacey, WA 98513 on Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Connor Jacob Mitchell Fund, in care of any Venture Bank, or mail to P.O. Box 3800, Lacey, WA 98509. For any questions about the fund, please call 1-888-373-2265, arrangements by Mills & Mills Funeral Home.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jun. 24, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Lori Mitchell

11 Entries

July 3, 2004

May you find peace in your time of grief.

Megan Anstine

June 24, 2004

I only knew Señora for a short time, but I enjoyed every moment we spent together talking. After she left Curtis Junior High I missed the lunches we ate together with Señora Madrigal. She was one of the kindest teachers I never had and I always knew she would listen to my problems. We all miss you Señora!!!

Nadine (Margeson) Snyder

June 24, 2004

I met Lori when she spent holidays at Keith and Mae Margeson's home. As the mother of three sons, I am so stunned and saddened her life was taken and she will not be able to raise her baby boy. My mother, my sons and I send our sympathy and love. Our hearts go out to her family and friends.

anthony gomez

June 24, 2004

Lori thank you for all your help when I felt helpless. You are an inspiration to me and the whole spring class of 2004 Pierce College. You are greatly missed and will be forever in the hearts of everyone you ever touched and myself. I will miss the way you said "Antonio behave!" every time I would act out. I will also miss you said "I sure glad I teach college because your so much more mature than hihg schoolers" every time lyle and I would act like fools. If your son is a fraction of the person you were then the world will be a better place in the future. I feel honored to say "I was your student." I know that you are in a better place now, but I am selfish and wish you were still here. I love you like all your students loved you and like you loved us. I feel lucky to have ever met you. THANK YOU LORI and GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

Jesse Sandstrom

June 24, 2004

I feel privleged to have had such a caring and down-to-Earth person as my Spanish professor for the 103 course this quarter ar Pierce College. Mainly because I have learned more Spanish in this class than any other and we are still able have fun at the same time. She would even let us goof off alot in class, which was awesome. She is truely irreplacable and I will miss her...

Gina Boubel

June 24, 2004

I never had the opportunity to meet Lori, but since Mandi is a part of my family,that makes Lori family as well. Nothing will make the pain ever go away, but the love of family and friends help a great deal. I know this, because I've been there. I lost my child a year ago, but your family has lost a mother, a daughter and a sister all at once. If there is anything me or my family can do please do not hesitate to ask. We are all here for you. Bless you all

Megan Pereyra

June 24, 2004

Lori was not only a teacher she was someone who touched lives and made a difference. I was only in her spanish class for one qtr and she has really touched me in ways I can't discribe. She was so dedicated, loving and understanding. There is and never will be anyone like her. I pray that the lord be with her family and know that it is hard and you will make it through this. God Bless you all and know that you will be in my prayers.

con todo mi corazón

Krystina Streich

June 24, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I was one of her Spanish students at Pierce College for the past 3 quarters. She definitely had a great impact on all of us and we are deeply saddened by this loss. She was a wonderful teacher and an even greater individual. I am honored to have had the blessing of being her student. Essays and all. God's blessings and comfort be with each and every one of you.

Leslie McElderry

June 24, 2004

I am not only a student of Lori's, I consider myself her friend. She shared loving, personal, funny stories with our class and kept me smiling when I thought I would run from class screaming. She taught me to believe in myself. She gave me so much encouragement when I thought I couldn't go on. We shared our love of cats and children. I enjoyed sharing our middle school stories and laughing hysterically with her. You will be missed dearly, mi amiga!

Linda Collins

June 24, 2004

I know how much Lori will be missed by her family and friends. She added such joy and enthusiasm at our school, with her colleagues as well as her students. Our love and prayers are with you. Linda and Jimmy Collins

Deborah Johnson

June 24, 2004

I ask that the Lord would wrap His loving arms around each and every family member and that the memories you have of Lori will bring a warmth to your hearts forever. In His Love, Deborah Johnson "Fellowship at the Crossroads" Atenas, Costa Rica

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