Linas Moad Mitchell, our devoted husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa passed away Monday, November 1st in Provo, Utah from complications of pneumonia. He left this life peacefully, surrounded by loving family and friends who miss him already! Linas was born January 25, 1917 in Hammon, Oklahoma to Henry and Laura Moad Mitchell. As a youth he grew up enjoying the companionship of his seven brothers and sisters and the summers spent on his grandparent's farm. He completed his graduation from Hammon High School and attended one year of college in Weatherford, Oklahoma. At the onset of World War II, dad joined the military to serve his country. It was while stationed at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City, that Linas met and married our mom, Margie Taysom, in May of 1942. They later moved to Richland, Washington where together they raised their three children. Linas worked as a Health Physics Technician at Hanford during his adult life. Dad loved taking his family camping and was an avid golfer and reader. His precious wife passed away in 1977 from cancer. Dad was fortunate enough to become reacquainted with his high school sweetheart, Vernell. They married in 1978 and lived a wonderful retired life together in Sun City, AZ. Linas leaves behind his wife, Vernell, Elk City, OK and two children, Ron Mitchell Mimi, Richland, WA, and Patti Sanderson Delray Provo, UT. Laurie Hansen Scott his youngest daughter, passed away in 1997 in Orem, UT. He is survived by brothers, Bert, Dean and Keith Mitchell, and sister, Alice Cook. Dad also leaves 18 terrific grandchildren who will never forget him and 29 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 4th at Sunset Memorial Gardens.