Paul P. Mitchell. Born 11 May 1929 in Avoca, Murray County, Minnesota, died 28 December 2015, Mesa Arizona. Son of Raymond and Clara [Wille] Mitchell. He was a Retired Chief Warrant Officer after over forty years of service with the US Army and the Minnesota Army National Guard. He married Mary Lou Neal, 6 January 1949 in Sauk Centre, MN. Lived in Minnesota for many years before moving to Washington State in 1990. They had eight children Mary Kukowski, Paul Mitchell, Margaret “Peggy” Kerr, Dennis Mitchell, Diane Mitchell Landrum, Julie Dahl, Jean Mitchell, James Mitchell, step daughter Barb Dearing, stepson William Wendt. 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Married Theresa Wendt 17 August 1991 in Bellevue, Washington. Preceded in death by parents Raymond and Clara Mitchell, brother Albert Mitchell, wife Mary Lou Mitchell, daughter Margaret “Peggy” Kerr, stepson William Wendt, wife Theresa Mitchell, and sister Bertha Barhorst. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mariposagardens.com