Obituary for Troy Ray Mitchell
Troy Ray Mitchell
September 11, 1939 – March 13, 2022
Troy Ray Mitchell was born on September 11, 1939 in Twin Falls, Idaho to George Harold Mitchell and Ruth Virginia Wardell Mitchell Davis. Troy was part of a large, loving family with six siblings; Valdi (Alex) Balles, Ruth Ann (Dan) Qualls, Dixie (Truman) Dennis, Don (Mary Ann) Davis, Judith (Dean) Tucker, and Gloria Davis. He grew up in Filer, ID and graduated from Filer High School in 1958. After high school, he married Judith Ann Patterson in 1961 in Buhl, ID. Later they moved to Pocatello, ID where he worked for Fields Furniture. Together he and Judy had four children, Michelle Mitchell, Cynthia (Don) Baxter, Michael Mitchell, and Scott Mitchell. He and Judy later divorced in 1988.
Troy later moved to Twin Falls, ID where he last worked for Lamb Weston/Con Agra until his retirement. He met the love of his life, Patricia June Cooley, at the plant, while working on the same shift as she. Pat had lost her husband a year earlier, and they hit it off getting to know each other on coffee dates after work. They dated for years before marrying on March 27, 2001 spending 33 years together. Patricia brought with her, three adult children into the family, Debra Hillier, Curtis (Yvette) Cooley, and Robyn (Terry) Weatherford. Troy and Pat both later retired from Lamb Weston/Con Agra and enjoyed a quiet life with their dogs, Baxter, Mr. Wilson, Oscar (Peanut), and Tink.
Throughout his long life, Troy had many hobbies that he enjoyed. He taught his children and grandchildren how to ride dirt bikes, camp and fish. He loved the outdoors and would enjoy his hobbies as often as he could, until he could not anymore. He also had a love of music and old cars.
Troy was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Valdi and Gloria, his son, Michael, Stepdaughter Debra and his best 4 legged friends, Baxter and Mr. Wilson. He is survived in this life by his loving wife, Patricia; sisters, Ruth Ann, Dixie and Judy; brother, Don; Children, Michelle, Cynthia, Scott, Curtis, and Robyn and his 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Troy was ready for Jesus to take him home and talked about it often. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and his two loving dogs, Oscar and Tink, who never left his side.
The family would like to sincerely thank all of his doctors and care providers who took such good care of Troy in and out of the hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 26, 2022 at White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel 2466 Addison Ave. E., Twin Falls with final internment to follow at Filer Cemetery. Condolences may be left at
www.whitereynoldschapel.com.
September 11, 1939 – March 13, 2022
Troy Ray Mitchell was born on September 11, 1939 in Twin Falls, Idaho to George Harold Mitchell and Ruth Virginia Wardell Mitchell Davis. Troy was part of a large, loving family with six siblings; Valdi (Alex) Balles, Ruth Ann (Dan) Qualls, Dixie (Truman) Dennis, Don (Mary Ann) Davis, Judith (Dean) Tucker, and Gloria Davis. He grew up in Filer, ID and graduated from Filer High School in 1958. After high school, he married Judith Ann Patterson in 1961 in Buhl, ID. Later they moved to Pocatello, ID where he worked for Fields Furniture. Together he and Judy had four children, Michelle Mitchell, Cynthia (Don) Baxter, Michael Mitchell, and Scott Mitchell. He and Judy later divorced in 1988.
Troy later moved to Twin Falls, ID where he last worked for Lamb Weston/Con Agra until his retirement. He met the love of his life, Patricia June Cooley, at the plant, while working on the same shift as she. Pat had lost her husband a year earlier, and they hit it off getting to know each other on coffee dates after work. They dated for years before marrying on March 27, 2001 spending 33 years together. Patricia brought with her, three adult children into the family, Debra Hillier, Curtis (Yvette) Cooley, and Robyn (Terry) Weatherford. Troy and Pat both later retired from Lamb Weston/Con Agra and enjoyed a quiet life with their dogs, Baxter, Mr. Wilson, Oscar (Peanut), and Tink.
Throughout his long life, Troy had many hobbies that he enjoyed. He taught his children and grandchildren how to ride dirt bikes, camp and fish. He loved the outdoors and would enjoy his hobbies as often as he could, until he could not anymore. He also had a love of music and old cars.
Troy was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Valdi and Gloria, his son, Michael, Stepdaughter Debra and his best 4 legged friends, Baxter and Mr. Wilson. He is survived in this life by his loving wife, Patricia; sisters, Ruth Ann, Dixie and Judy; brother, Don; Children, Michelle, Cynthia, Scott, Curtis, and Robyn and his 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Troy was ready for Jesus to take him home and talked about it often. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and his two loving dogs, Oscar and Tink, who never left his side.
The family would like to sincerely thank all of his doctors and care providers who took such good care of Troy in and out of the hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 26, 2022 at White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel 2466 Addison Ave. E., Twin Falls with final internment to follow at Filer Cemetery. Condolences may be left at
www.whitereynoldschapel.com.