July 22, 1923 ~ May 17, 2010

Lawrence R. Mitchell passed away in Provo, Utah on May 17, 2010.

Larry was born July 22, 1923 in Los Angeles, California, to Robert Clarence Mitchell and Margaret Mabel “May” Smith.  He grew up in the Los Angeles area, and graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1941.

Larry joined the United States Army in 1943, and served in Europe until the end of World War II.

Larry married Helen Olsen in the Manti Temple on September 7, 1949.  Over the next 15 years, they had five sons and a daughter.

After the war, Larry worked in construction.  In 1952, he joined the City of Beverly Hills as a building inspector.  Larry advanced through several positions, eventually becoming the Director of Building and Safety.  He remained with the city until his retirement in 1984.

Larry joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 25, and remained an active member the rest of his life.  He held many callings over the years, including stake missionary, ward clerk, bishop’s counselor, and bishop.

Larry is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Helen, and his children Kenneth (Shelly), Stephen (Janet), Jeffrey (Sharanne), Glen (Stephanie), Ruth (Brent) Hope, Ronald (Wendy), thirty-one grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Lindon 19^th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 731 East Center, Lindon, Utah on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 11:00 A.M.  A viewing will be held Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Olpin Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  A second viewing will be held immediately prior to the funeral service, from 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M.  Interment will be at the Lindon City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com 

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Laurie Olsen Niedfeldt said:

I was truly sorry to hear of the death of Uncle Larry. He was always so happy and friendly and I have happy memories of visiting the Mitchell family. I send my condolences and love to Aunt Helen and the rest of the family. I know Uncle Larry will be sorely missed.

May 21, 2010

Dennis Dunn said:

I'm proud of Uncle Larry's patriotism and military support for his war effort. I admired him as a genuine gentleman of astute honor in the many roles he provided.

May 21, 2010

Douglas Dunn said:

Uncle Larry often went to great lengths to provide help to my Mother or sisters when emergencies arose. I imagine everyone who knew him has some story they remember of him getting up in the middle of the night or making some other sacrifice to help someone in need, but I doubt any of us fully appreciate how much of this there is. He gave much, expected little and did it not for the praise or recognition of others, who rarely ever even knew about it!

May 23, 2010

Steve & Judy Heaton said:

Sorry we were unable to attend the Funeral. Larry was one of the the Great Men of this Planet. Always willing to go the extra mile and always there when needed. We will forever cherish our association with Larry, Helen and their wonderful family.

May 25, 2010