Patrick R. Mitchell was born and raised in Tulare, CA. on August 22, 1958. His resting place will be in Three Rivers, CA. He leaves behind his wife of 6 ½ years, his son Dominic Mitchell from Visalia, CA, sister Terri McDaniel of Porterville CA. and his nephews. Pat went to Tulare Western High School, joined the Navy and afterwards went to College of the Sequoias to earn his associate degree in criminology and liberal arts; all while raising a family.
He always wanted to be a fireman when he was a young boy. He was glad when Hanford Fire Department notified him. He worked there a few years then he went on to work for the California State Prison System: Corcoran State Prison and Avenal State Prison. When Avenal Prison opened the Assistant Fire Chief position, he was provided the opportunity to teach & train inmates in fire safety, CPR and fire drills.
Pat enjoyed fishing with his friends at Clearlake, CA; it was his favorite fishing spot. His hobbies also included doing cabinetwork, making picture frames and working on antique furniture.