Ronald Eugene Mitchell Sr.

Ronald Mitchell born 8/1939-9/2022 born in Helena, MT to Marion/Larene Mitchell and older brother Wayne
born in MN. Soon after a spunky sister Janet was born 2 years later in OR.
True gold miners, every sense of the word in MT/CA having claim near Long Valley Mine, CA. Finn near
Avon, MT (no longer) provided beans/bacon till Rons folks worked/lived on Charlie Bloods ranch, Marion
ranches, Larene cooked for the hired hands. Past events noted mom couldn't handle the snowy icy winters over
McDonald pass with antique vehicle was hair raising@ best. (Note: Bloods historic cabin is for public view in
Deer Lodge, MT credit to his 3 daughters. State to state, MN, MT, OR to CA to take care of Larene's twin
brother /mother Pulse. Marion/banjo, Larene/guitar, Laurence "Bud" Pulse/according. Larene affectionately
called " the yodeling-singing cowgirl". Singing/playing many dances this trio.
Ron was an avid hunter/fisherman all his life, 35 yrs at water district in CA. Yrs forest service, lumber mills
worked hard for his family whom he took responsibility serious. Baptized in Little Blackfoot River while living
12 yrs of his dream on the Dana Ranch near Garrison in a log cabin enjoying Big Sky Country. Living in a
house tent 6 months b4 log cabin was built. Garrison school, 2 room, provided us all an education, awesome
teachers.
Retired 2nd time to Dillon, MT. Ron's survived by his wife Carmela - 58 yrs, daughter Lisa, son Ron, 
daughter-in-law Jen, Seth & Eli of California, granddaughter Jess/Josh, sis Janet, nieces, nephews. 
Parents/brother "Bob" met Jesus early on. Happy Trails Ron/Angel Good/faithful servant, a journey well 
lived, dearly loved and missed.