Robert Mitchell Obituary

ROBERT D. MITCHELL
May 18, 1955 ~ November 11, 2012

Bob Mitchell passed away after many years of health problems. Bob is survived by his mother, Barbara; his brother, Fred (Chyrel) Mitchell; his nieces, MaryLou, Joanna and Jeanne; as well as grand-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles, in 2003. Bob went to grade school and junior high school in Eugene, OR. He graduated from Bellingham High School, Bellingham, WA and the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.
He worked for the Washington Highway Department for 30 years, retiring in 2007. He was a volunteer for many activities in the Vancouver, WA area.
A private family internment will be held at Lone Fir Memorial Cemetery in Portland, OR.
Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Nov. 20, 2012.
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"Thanks for your friendship Bob"
I always looked forward to our monthly visits while cutting your hair.We shared our stories for twenty years.

love to you friend,
Cyndi

Cyndi Christian

December 11, 2012

Bob and I not only worked together, but also belonged to a bowling league for several years. Just recently he and Anita came to Chehalis to meet for lunch and tour the Veteran's Museum. I'll miss my good friend!

November 28, 2012

Bob and I volunteered together in the ICU dept at Peace Health Southwest for several years. I could always rely on Bob to joke around and lift my spirits when I needed it.I will miss you.

Jeanette Bricker

November 20, 2012

I worked with Bob for about 19 years at WSDOT. When we first started using computers in the early 80's, he was the guy I could always count on to unravel my myriad of mistakes. Always willing to help. He had such a quick wit and an easy laugh. I still chuckle when I remember some of his dog stories. He was a kind, gentle soul that will be missed.

Deb Melo

November 20, 2012

Bob was a gentle soul who worked with us doing whatever he could to make things better. He mastered our data-entry process and kept us caught up and up to date. But most of all I will miss his friendship.

Gretchen Frasier

November 20, 2012

Bob and I volunteered together at SHIBA and I always looked forward to talking with him. He was a very kind and gentle person. He will be missed!

Chuck Hanisch

November 20, 2012

To all the family members of Bob Mitchell –

On behalf of the Volunteer/Guest Services Division at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, please accept our most sincere sympathy on the passing of Bob. Bob was a hospital volunteer from for nearly 6 and a half years and generously donated 990 hours to our Organization. His volunteer outreach provided service in our Intensive Care Unit's family waiting area where he helped hundreds of family members whose loved ones were patients in the ICU.

He is missed by many and may he now find eternal peace in his sleep.

Volunteer/Guest Services Division at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

November 20, 2012

Bob was a great volunteer with SHIBA here in Vancouver and an even better friend to all of us.He will be sorely missed. We loved him.

Chris Keuscher

November 20, 2012

Oh Bob, how always concerned you were with others while never drawing any attention to yourself. I will always remember your dignity and humor. Our SHIBA group will miss you so!

Sandi Osborn

November 20, 2012

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