Theodore M. Mitcheltree's Obituary
Mr. Theodore Marvin Mitcheltree, Sr., age 76, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 16, 2014. He was born in Detroit, MI on April 15, 1937 to Theodore and Marie (Nuytten) Mitcheltree. Ted owned and operated his own construction company. He was an avid supporter of the Orchard View Community. Theodore was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. On December 4, 1956, Ted married the former Arvella Stevens and she survives him along with four children, Theodore Mitcheltree, Jr., Tony Mitcheltree, Tonya (Scott) DeVries, Tina (Talmage) Jett-Parker; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard (Sue) Bennett and Terry Lee Murphy; sister-in-law Brenda Mitcheltree; brother-in-law Larry Newman; and special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, David and Timothy Mitcheltree; his parents; 3 brothers, Robert, Thomas and Donald Mitcheltree and one sister, Joann Newman. According to Ted’s wishes, no services will be held. Memorial contributions in Ted’s memory may be made to Harbor Hospice. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by
The Sytsema Chapel
737 Apple Ave.
231-726-5210
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