October 12, 1950 �" June 12, 2015
Robert Leon Mitchell passed away peacefully at his home in Portland, Oregon at the age of 64.
He was born in Salina, Kansas to Earl Fugate Mitchell and Betty Louise Cole. As a youth he moved to the Holdenville, Oklahoma area and later studied business in Kingsville, Texas. As a teenager he went west, where much of his family established homes around Olympia, Washington. Bob had a long career as a recruiting specialist for multiple organizations, and lived in multiple cities. In these latter years he had decided to pursue education and training as an alcohol and other drug counselor.
He is survived by his partner of eight years, Paul; one son, Chris; four sisters, Barbara, Dee, Kathy and Belinda; three brothers, Roger, Jimmy, and Dan; one granddaughter, Midea; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger sister, Tina.
A memorial service, which is open to the public, will be held at the United Churches of Olympia August 8 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made at https://www.youcaring.com/BobMitchell. For those who cannot attend but wish to, his partner would enjoy providing you with a parting gift. Please email your address to him at mailto:[email protected].