Jim Ronald Mitchell

Birth Date: January 21, 1959

Death Date: December 21, 2011

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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 8A - December 28, 2011

James Ronald Mitchell, age 52,
passed on in his sleep, at home on
December 21, 2011 after major
surgery in July, 2011 and seriously
worsening health.
Jim wasn’t just a “Big Guy” in
stature (protecting his sisters), he
was the one with the “Biggest and
Best Hugs” and a really “Big
Heart”. One of his favorite sayings
was “Always remember, family first!”. He had the best characteristics
any man could ever have, and we call it “Tough and Tender”.
The entire family is proud of Jim and all his accomplishments
in the Oil Field Industry and the man he had become. His mother
called him “Her Rock!”, and he will live in all our hearts forever!
He was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on January 21, 1959. He
graduated from Cherry Creek High School in Englewood, CO, class
of 1977.
Jim is survived by a whole bunch of family, Carole Mitchell,
mother, Elizabeth, CO; Ronald, father and Nancy Jo Mitchell,
Belleville, IL; adopted son, Bob Mitchell; sister, Deb Elliott and
brother-in-law, David Elliott, Grand Junction; sister, Sherri Connell
and brother-in-law, Wayne Connell, Parker, CO; step-brother, Marty
Manion of Addieville, IL; step-sister, Michelle Zendejas, Yorktown,
VA, and half-brother, Christopher Mitchell of Swansea, IL; Uncle
fun’s one and only niece, Holly Dee Carey; great-nephew, Cain Lee
Hendricks, and great-niece, Avery Dee Carey, all three of Grand
Junction; and last but not least, his best friend, Cindi Carmack and
Mike Sanchez, and all of his biker brothers and sisters throughout
the Grand Valley.
Pallbearers will be Mike Sanchez, Dave Murphy, Dave Nettleton,
Greg Grewell, Todd Rodamaker, and Bob Arbuckle. These special
people will carry him to his place of rest in the Orchard Mesa Cemetery
in Grand Junction.
Organizations that Jim loved included The Eagles, Riders for Justice
and his family. He enjoyed racing, riding, driving or repairing
anything that goes fast. He enjoyed karaoke, church, and family. He
was a Harley man to the core, participating in the Annual Toy Run
for over 20 years, and being a motorhead extraordinaire.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 29, 2011 at
Martin Mortuary, 550 North Ave., Grand Junction, at 2:30 p.m. A
motorcycle procession immediately after is encouraged, and was one
of Jim’s final wishes. It will begin from Martin Mortuary to the
Eagles Lodge (top of the 5th Street hill) for a reception and potluck
(chili provided). There, we will share tears, memories and laughter
to celebrate his life.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to IDA, in Memory of
Jim Mitchell at www.invisibledisabilities.org or IDA, PO Box 4067,
Parker, CO 80134, which Jim was heavily dedicated to and which
was founded by sister and brother-in-law (non profit).

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