MITCHELL, James Edward (Jim)

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Sunday, July 27, 2014 - Jim Edward Mitchell, 83, of Seligman, passed away with his family by his side July 20, 2014. He was born to Grace and Henry Mitchell Oct. 8, 1930 in Garden Grove, Calif. Jim and his loving wife, Carol, were married Sept. 28, 1980 in California. They moved to Lake Havasu City in 1980 and stayed for twenty-four years. Jim was the Lake Havasu City building inspector for many years. In 2004, Jim and Carol moved to Seligman. They were in Bridge Canyon Estates of Seligman from 2004 to 2007. After moving to Abilene, Texas for two years, they returned to Bridge Canyon Estates in 2009. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying activities such as golfing, boating, RVing and ATVing during his spare time. He was a member of the Lake Havasu City Elks lodge. He also played football for the Army All- Star team in Korea. He was the most loving and gentle big man. Everybody thought so highly of him. His upbeat, smiling outlook on life was contagious. Jim is survived by his wife, Carol Mitchell of Seligman; sons, Charles Mitchell of Norco, Calif., John Mitchell of Desert Hot Springs, Calif., Alan Bilyew of Lake Havasu City, and Daniel Bilyew of Baton Rouge, La.; daughters, Dena Criswell of Pottstown, Pa. and Shari Buescher of Mission Viejo, Calif.; brother, Richard Mitchell of Dallas, Ore., as well as six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. James also leaves behind his beloved canine kids, “Pepper” and “Sadie.” Jim is preceded in death by both his parents. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Lake Havasu City Humane Society in Jim’s name. A celebration honoring Jim’s life will be at a later date. Services were placed with Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Jim’s family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com.