Gary A. Mitchell's Obituary
Gary A. Mitchell, age 71, of Big Rapids passed away Monday, December 19, 2011. He was born on June 22, 1940 in Lakeview, Michigan, the son of John J. and Allie (Frost) Mitchell. He is survived by Susan (Bob Teeter) Allshouse of Canadian Lakes, Lynn (Don) Selfridge of Big Rapids, Scott Turner of Clearwater, Florida, one brother, Eldon Mitchell of Iowa, faithful family friend, "Mig" Mervene of Big Rapids, one grandson Jamison Selfridge, plus two greatgrandchildren, Ireland and Scottland Selfridge. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Kathleen and one sister, Ardis Carlson. A memorial gathering in Gary's honor will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Bennigan's Restaurant on Perry Street in Big Rapids.
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