Eli Ray Mitchell

Eli Ray Mitchell “Rusty” was born Jun. 2, 1930 to Frank Hunter Mitchell and LuRena Taylor Mitchell. He passed away peacefully on January 8, 2016 due to complications of colon cancer.

Eli, the fifth of six siblings born and raised in West Bountiful, Utah. A graduate of Davis High School. Eli served an LDS mission in New Zealand. He married Dixie Lynn Brewerton on April 16, 1944 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Eli served on the West Bountiful City Council for eight years. He was an avid outdoorsman, Ranch Manager, Stallion Manager and was instrumental in developing the POA breed of pony.

Eli retired from Flying J Oil Refinery as a lab supervisor after 35 years of service. Eli and Dixie enjoyed dancing, traveling and spending time with friends in Yuma, Arizona. Shortly after Dixie’s passing, he danced the way into the heart and hands of his current wife, Sylvia Mitchell. They were married on March 4, 2010.

Eli is survived by his wife, Sylvia; his children: Jeff (Tammy), Kirk (Janice-deceased), John (Judy) Lurena; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. We would like give our heartfelt thanks to a special friend of the family, Carol Illing, for her countless hours of love and dedicated service on behalf of Eli.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the West Bountiful 8th Ward Chapel, 311 North 800 West. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Thursday morning 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services.