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Mitchell was born on October 18, 1949, to Mary and Leonard Bures. A lifelong farmer, Mitchell was dedicated to the land, spending his entire life maintaining and caring for the farm. He had a deep passion for operating combines and a wide range of other heavy machinery, which he used to harvest a variety of crops. Mitchell took immense pride in the precision and skill required to manage such equipment, often working long hours to ensure that the harvest was timely and bountiful. Mitchell found joy in the simple pleasures of life, particularly fishing on his boat, camping, and spending time with his family. A devoted Catholic, he was a regular attendee at church services, where he found comfort and community.
He graduated from Stanley High School in 1967 and attended Williston College for one year in 1968. Mitchell proudly served in the U.S. Army North Dakota National Guard from August 28, 1969, to August 28, 1975, as a forklift and load operator with the rank of Specialist 5.
On April 11, 1987, Mitchell married the love of his life, Doris, and together they built a beautiful life and family.
Mitchell is survived by his wife, Doris; children, Gary (Mary Jo) Putman, Renae Weatherspoon, Steve (Cathy) Putman, and Mike (Cheryl) Putman; sister, Loni Willis; nieces and nephews, Brandi (Jason) Stensos, Brian (Audra) Willis, and Corey (Ashley) Willis; grandchildren, Katie (Jorrie) Brettin, Nathan Weatherspoon, Jayden Frey, Josh (Courtney) Weatherspoon, Dylan (Rebekah) Putman, Dustin Putman, Alana Putman, Mike Putman, and Michelle (Zach) Siverson; and great-grandchildren, Maeve and Hank Brettin, and Louise Weatherspoon; great nieces and nephews, Sloan, Neve, and Ashton Stensos, Asher and Rowan Willis, and Zoe Kuyath.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Leonard Bures; Son, Randy Putman; and Brother, Leonard Dale.
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