Douglas Mitchell & Adeline Mitchell

Douglas E. Mitchell, 86, of Jamestown, North Dakota died on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown.

Douglas was born on April 25, 1931 to Bryan and Jessie (Hoyt) Mitchell in Courtenay, ND. He was raised on a farm in Courtenay and graduated from high school in 1950. After high school he worked for a short time at the Jamestown Coca-Cola plant and attended Wahpeton School of Science where he became a skilled welder. Doug began practicing his profession at Fargo Tank Company from 1951 to 1952. He enlisted in the United States Army on May 21, 1952. After his service, Doug was honorably discharged on May 7, 1954.

Doug married Adeline Steiner in Mott, ND on October 11, 1954 at St. Vincent's Catholic Church. They made their home in Spring Lake Park, MN where he worked for the Northern Pump Company as a lay out man, working on weaponry of America's battleships. In 1965 he was hired by Raygo Manufacturing in Osseo, MN building heavy road equipment. He was hired because of his good work attitude, mechanical skills, and ability to follow through on a job. He traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada as a field representative repairing the vibratory rollers and other machines the company came to be known for. So good was the reputation and quality of the Raygo line of products, that they were acquired by the Caterpillar Company where he continued his trade until he retired in 1994. Retirement brought him and Adeline to Jamestown to enjoy the slower pace of the area near where he grew up.

Doug enjoyed deer hunting and fishing in both Minnesota and North Dakota with his oldest son, Marvin. They never missed a season of hunting and the freezer was always full of venison, which they processed together with Adeline's help, support, and direction. In a book entitled "The Lean-To-Boys of Bigfork, Minnesota," a chapter is devoted to his experiences hunting deer in 1959 with the boys during "one cold year!"

Doug was actively involved in his sons' scouting activities and took pride in each attaining the rank of Eagle. He was also proud of his son, Norman's dedication, devotion, and accomplishments as a Minnesota State High School Wrestling Champion and as a recipient of a University athletic scholarship.

Doug is survived by his wife of 63 years, Adeline, who passed away April 16, 2018; son, Marvin (Mary) Mitchell, Renton, WA and son, Norman (Nancy) Mitchell, St. Louis, MO; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryan and Jessie (Hoyt) Mitchell; sister, Anita Monson; and brother, Abner Mitchell.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 AM, Friday, April 20th, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Chapel, Ave Maria Village, Jamestown with Father Robert Keller Officiating.

Visitation: One hour prior to the Mass.

Interment: 3:00 PM, Friday, April 20th, 2018 at the North Dakota's Veteran Cemetery, Mandan, North Dakota.

Adeline "Addie" R Mitchell, 84, of Jamestown, North Dakota died on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown.

Adeline Regina Steiner was born on May 24, 1933 to Joseph and Magdalena Steiner. She was raised on a family farm 10 miles north of Mott, North Dakota. She went to country grade school and graduated from Bowman High School in 1951 in Bowman, North Dakota. She attended Interstate Business College in Fargo, North Dakota for a year and then worked at various office jobs in Fargo.

Adeline married Douglas Mitchell in Mott at St. Vincent's Catholic Church on October 11, 1954. They made their home in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota and in 1994 retired to Jamestown, North Dakota where they resided until they moved into the Heritage Centre.

Adeline was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by sons; Marvin (Mary) of Renton, Washington, and Norman (Nancy) of St. Louis, Missouri, three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters; Agnes Koemstedt of Tillamook, Oregon, Tina Rixen (Ray) of New England, North Dakota, and brother, Mike (Aggie) Steiner of Helena, Montana.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Magdalena Steiner; husband, Douglas Mitchell; 8 brothers, Leonard, Sam, Robert, Anton, Adam, Joseph, Valentine, and Lee; and three sisters, Margaret Dauenhauer, Emila Hirsch, and Martha Karls.

Adeline was the youngest of fifteen children and was loved and spoiled by her brothers and sisters! We will miss her smile, kindness, and gentleness. We love you Mom!

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 AM, Friday, April 20th, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Chapel, Ave Maria Village, Jamestown with Father Robert Keller Officiating.

Visitation: One hour prior to the Mass on Friday and from 12:30p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018 at St. Vincent's Catholic Church, Mott, ND.

Interment: 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at the Sunnyslope Cemetery in Mott, North Dakota.