Mr. Donald Henry Mitcheltree's Obituary
Mr. Donald Henry Mitcheltree, age 69, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Muskegon. He was born in Detroit on December 1, 1944 to Theodore and Marie (Nughton) Mitcheltree. Don was a hard worker and did it with enjoyment. Don worked numerous places including owning and operating Mitcheltree Roofing and Painting to support his family. He would occasionally take time for himself and go fishing but only after the needs of his family and friends were taken care of to his high standards. He was a loving husband, supportive and loving father and special Papa. On October 23, 1965, Don married the former Brenda Jean Overton in Wayne, MI and she survives him along with their children, Donald D. (Florence) Mitcheltree, Yvonne (Rosendo) Escorcia and Michael D. Mitcheltree; 15 grandchildren and three brothers, Theodore (Arvella) Mitcheltree, Richard (Sue) Bennett and Terry Lee Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Thomas Mitcheltree; and one sister, Joanne Newman. A REMEMBRANCE CELEBRATION will be held from 4-7 PM Saturday, January 4, 2014 at The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., 231-725-5210. MEMORIALS to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation would be appreciated.
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