Mitchell Wade Anderson, 59, a life-long resident of Medford, Oregon passed away at home unexpectedly in the early morning hours of December 31, 2019 of natural causes while he slept. He was born in Medford, Oregon on September 19, 1960 to Willard and Mavis Anderson. He was married to Yvonne Anderson for 19 years and in 1984, 1987, and 1989 he welcomed his three boys, who were the most important part of his life.
Mitch is survived by his father Willard, sons Bryan, Jaysin, and Travis, former spouse Yvonne, daughter-in-law Leah, grandson Blake, brother Douglas, and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Mavis Anderson, his grandmother Rudella Anderson, grandmother Florence Johnson, grandfather Ray Anderson and step grandfather Robert Johnson.
Mitch graduated from Medford Senior High School in 1979. He attended Southern Oregon University until he began managing restaurants. He managed several local restaurants, including Denny’s, Fatty’s Pizza, Marie Callendar’s, Boston Market, and Applebee’s. Mitch was an avid reader and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the gym.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 4, 2019 from 1-3pm at Four Daughter’s Irish Pub upstairs 126 W. Main St. Medford, Oregon. In lieu of flowers the family requests that a donation be made to St. Jude’s or Ronald McDonald House.
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