Robert Dale Mitchell
April 13, 1926 - January 22, 2005
Obituary
Robert Dale Mitchell, DDS, age 78 died Saturday, January 22, 2005 in Burien. Dale is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rayola; two daughters, Diane Merrell John, Deborah Benner Jay; four sons, David Mitchell Julie, Douglas Mitchell Kathleen, Daniel Mitchell Petra and Dean Mitchell Katherine; 23 grandchildren, Julie, Mike, John, Keri, Jana, Chad, Karen, Scott, Lisa, Rick, Mary Kay, Ben, Travis, Ryan, Eryn, Kelsey, Ashley, Jake, Shelley, Bryan, Jeffrey, Nathan and Jason; five great grandchildren, Jackson, Owen, Ellie, John and William; one brother, John Kay Mitchell and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will start on Saturday, 01/29/05 at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at the Normandy Park Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 200 S. 177th Place, Seattle, WA. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial Park, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to The American Diabetes Assn. or Seattle Police Athletic Assn., 11030 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA 98168
Date: 03/14/2005
Name: Babs Armstrong
From: Seattle, WA USA
Message: To the family and office staff, we are very sorry to hear of DR Mitchell’s passing, he will be greatly missed by all, he was a very kind and gentle man.
We are pleased that he had a son who became a Dentist and he is the same KIND person that his Dad was.
Our Deepest Sympathy to All,
Babs, Bob Armstrong & our family
My mother and father and I had been patients of Robert for many, many years. He was always a very wonderful and understanding dentist with a lot of patience. My father had Alzheimer’s for many years and Robert was always extremely patient with him. David is just as wonderful as a dentist as his father was. He almost makes it feel painless. Everybody that works in the office is just as kind and friendly and understanding.
Dale was my instructor in Dental School and the main reason I came to practice in Burien. He helped me with my practice and was always supportive and a great role model. I will always be grateful.
Our deepest sympathies.
Such a nice man. Dr. Mitchell was my dentist from the time I was a little girl up until his son took over for him. Unlike most children who hated going to the dentist, I never really minded. He was always so gentle and I never experienced any pain. But best of all he treated his patients with such respect – even the young, little ones! My sincerest sympathy to all his family. I know he will be missed.
My sympathy and love are sent to the family.
Bob Mitchell
A Kind & Gentle Man.
We will miss you.
All The Very Best to Your family.
Dr. Mitchell was our dentist for many years. He was a kind, friendly man whom we liked very much. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Dear Rayola and family, our families hearts go out to you. God bless. Donna and Dick
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Mitchell’s death. He was my, and my children’s, dentist since the early 60’s. He was a patient, kind man and best of all, he could fix dental problems painlessly!
In 1960 I visited Dr. Mitchell for the first time. In the following 25 years he worked on the teeth of my husband, myself and six children. Always, careful, understanding and patient. In 1984 I met Rayola at a doll club meeting and was so pleased to meet Dale’s wife. Since then she has been a very special friend to me. My heart goes out to the family as I know they will miss this loving and generous man. Who else hands out $100 dollar bills!
Rayola – we are thinking of you and asking for special blessings of peace for you and your family. We treasure our friendship. Sincerely
Twink & Weller Bishopp