This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, John C. Mitchem, 79 years old, born on November 3, 1932, and passed away on January 8, 2012. We will remember him forever.
Jack, when we said we will never forget you we said the truth. I think of you often. I remember that you were an associate member of the 10th Mountain Infantry Division association. I have also become a member of that organization in part, in your honor.
Hello Jack, We are having a slow season start down here on the mountain. Could you shake a few clouds up there, do a snow dance and send some snow down our way? I would always enjoy duty days on the MHSP when you were Hill Captain as our spirits were high with your humor and wit keeping us going throughout the day.
As the years go by I'll still remember Jack, the great skier, sailer, climber, wine conniseur (yes my spelling is still bad), Navy vet and all around good guy. Litterally, I will never forget him.
Never before on our mutual birthday did I think so much about Jack as yesterday. We had no power or cable here in NJ, but during the night we were restored. We'll always remember our precious time with Jack and his family, and I've appreciated the photos on this site of Jack before I ever met him. What a wonderful cousin he was -- so sharing of his life when we visited him!
When I joined the Mount Hood Ski Patrol in the early 80's, Jack was an icon of leadership for the patrol. It is people like Jack who keep it going for everyone who comes after him. It was truly an honor to know this great person. He will always be in my memories.
Al Webster SH-943
Al Webster SH-943
Friend, ski patrol companion, mountaineering and ski-mountaineering rope mate, mentor, instructor are some of the words of my memory of Jack. What a fine inspiration. Mount Hood Ski Patrol, Wy'east Climbers, and OHSU School of Dentistry are the venues that I will always remember him. Always prodding, challenging and encouraging, never pushing was his style.
We feel very fortunate to have known Jack who leaves us all with the example his giving nature and a life well-lived. (Jeff, the pictures are wonderful! Lucy, thank you for keeping us in your lives.) The Klums
I love having Uncle Jack as an uncle. He was great uncle. I miss him alot. I enjoy when we together.
Jack was drawn to the mountains and the waters and the people of the Northwest. We were very fortunate that he was. It was a great privilege to know Jack.
Jack Becker, MHSP #531
Jack Becker, MHSP #531
I have so many wonderful memories of making tracks down the
slopes with Jack. His classic and smooth skiing style was something
I always admired. What a good friend he was to me. Jack, I will
miss you greatly!
slopes with Jack. His classic and smooth skiing style was something
I always admired. What a good friend he was to me. Jack, I will
miss you greatly!
Reese and I send our sympathy and love to Jack's family. We will always cherish memories of our two opportunities to spend time with him and with you, Lucy, and to meet the rest of the family. And I just learned tonight that Jack and I shared something more than our great grandfather, John Coate Mitchem -- my birthday is also Nov. 3!
To all the Mitchems--We offer our sympathy and understanding of your grief at Jack's loss. We're sure his optimism and family sustained him always. Glen and Marilyn
We had a great friend in Jack Mitchem. He kidded me with a screw coil casting in a Mister Bill doll in the 1980s and I returned the favor with a penile implant trophy on his first retirement in the early 1990s. His contribution to dentistry has been profound, especially in the development of voluntary standards. Jack will be missed and never forgotten.
It was an honor to be associated with Jack at OHSU and the Naval Reserve. An outstanding person who truly left the world a better place.
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Jack, when we said we will never forget you we said the truth. I think of you often. I remember that you were an associate member of the 10th Mountain Infantry Division association. I have also become a member of that organization in part, in your honor.
Hello Jack, We are having a slow season start down here on the mountain. Could you shake a few clouds up there, do a snow dance and send some snow down our way? I would always enjoy duty days on the MHSP when you were Hill Captain as our spirits were high with your humor and wit keeping us going throughout the day.
Gallery
Oct 1977 with Jeff, Jack and his niece Aneita
Christmas with Jack and family - 1972
Jack Climbing
Jack at 17
Navy Midshipman at Oregon State College, 1954
Jack in Flight School, 1955
Jack and Dad, Paul
Wedding day for Jack and Lucy
Climbing buddies
Recent stories
We have shared many a tale about cruising up North around Vancouver Island with Lucy and Jack over the years. They were always, or nearly always, the first ones to head North in the spring. We all have loved receiving Lucy's sketches on their Christmas cards. Both Jack and Lucy have added a great dimension to all our Club members, working on committees and projects. We'll certainly miss Jack's interest and thoughtfulness.
Bill and Cornie Stevens