Galen D. Mitchell passed away suddenly Friday December 7, 2007. Loving husband of Bev Mitchell of Gilroy. Father of Joey Mitchell (Jenny) of Gilroy and Helen Friebel (Jimmy IV) of Hollister. Grandfather of Jordan, Jessica and Joey Jr. Mitchell all of Gilroy, Will Soares and Jimmy Friebel V,all of Hollister. Brother of Linda Kay Price(Abe) of Hollister, Michael Mitchel (Vicki) of Thousand Oaks, CA, Danny Mitchell (Bobbi) of Gilroy, Dixie Zamzow (Jim) of Hollister. Preceded in death by his parents John & Irene Mitchell. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts.
He graduated from Gilroy High School in 1969. He served 4 years in the National Guard and retired from Cal-Trans after 35 years of service. He enjoyed Hot Rod car shows and watching basketball & football games. He attended all of his grandchildren’s sport activities. His greatest joy this year was the birth of his newest grandson and watching his oldest grandson’s Gilroy High football team go to the CCS Championship.
Vigil Wednesday December 12, 2007- 6:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy./ Funeral Mass Thursday December 13, 2007 – 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy. Family would appreciate donations to the Gilroy High School Football team or Lana’s Dance Studio.
