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Michael Mitchell Obituary
January 19, 1960 - May 22, 2021
Pasco, Washington - Michael (Mike) Mitchell, 61 passed away at home on May 22, 2021. He was born to Paul and Carol Mitchell on January 19, 1960 in Crescent City, CA. The family moved to Pasco, WA in 1968.
Mike graduated from Pasco High School in 1978 and went to work at the Chevron Chemical Plant in Finley soon after. He still worked at the plant (now known as Nutrien) at the time of his death as a Chemical Operations Supervisor.
Mike started a family in 1980 and had 4 children with his former wife, Lynnette Dodson. He later married his high school sweetheart, Piper Hackwith in 1998 and they blended their families. Mike was extremely proud of all the kids and the fine adults they have grown into.
He loved baseball and played most of his life. Mike & Piper were host parents of 16 Dust Devil Players, 4 of whom are playing at the major league level. He also was an accomplished bowler & golfer. He bowled a perfect game in 2015 and he hit a hole in one in 2019, although it was on April Fools day and he had to convince everyone it was not a joke!
Preceding him in death were his mother and father.
Surviving Mike was his loving wife, Piper, his sister, Debbie Locati and his brother, Mark Mitchell. Mike also leaves behind his children, Kristina (Manuel) Rodriguez, Debra Mitchell, Michael (Rachel) Mitchell, Ashley Heyen, Kelly (Sara) Mitchell, Riley Mitchell and grandchildren, Tyrell, Manuel Jr, Christopher, Zara, Ava, Austin, Abbigail, Farrah, Michelle, Oliver, Elliott, Walter, Gustav, Stella, Liliana and Lorenzo. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and great friends.
This amazing husband, father, grandfather, nephew, cousin and friend will be forever missed.
A celebration of Mike's life will be held Saturday, May 29th at 6:00PM at 5010 Meadow View Drive, Pasco.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Seattle Children's Hospital.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Mitchell
shane
May 25, 2024
2nd year we played Steeles (National champs touring the country) miss you Mitch.
Charlie Blackmon
May 22, 2022
Mike, Piper, and family were kind enough to take me in as one of their own for a summer. I will never forget his laugh. I always appreciated that Mike was a straight shooter. He called it like he saw it with a no nonsense attitude that has stuck with me. He embraced his family, embraced his responsibilities, and was a true roll model. I wish everyone could know someone like Mike!
Shane Fast
May 21, 2022
Our sophomore year Mrs.C called us the 3 Musketeers, Mitch, Myself and Gary Alexander. I remember getting to School early hanging out at our lockers and shooting the bull. The Baseball hang out after school was Taco John´s. After HS Mitch and BJ had monster get togethers and always had Dr. Pepper in the fridge for me, it meant the world to me that my friends would look out for me. Miss you Mitch, really glad I got to say I love you man, before you left us.
Anne and Joe Jorgensen
July 14, 2021
Thoughts are with the family. It is hard to see our friends and family move on. We all are lucky to have known such a fun person that has gifted us with many memories!
Charlie & Tammy Barnes
May 28, 2021
Mitch - thank you for a lifetime of happy memories! You will be dearly missed!! Our condolences to your family.
Mike & Georgetta Brumbaugh
May 26, 2021
Mike was a true friend whose laughter was contagious. Always fun to be around, and always willing to help others. We enjoyed all the years working together, but treasure the friendship and memories even more. We enjoyed playing softball, bowling, golfing, fishing, and vacationing together. Fond and loving memories of a spectacular human being.
shane
May 26, 2021
Mitch, Thanks for the Friendship, I love you man
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