Wendy Mitchell Moscow, Idaho Obituary

Wendy Mitchell

<p>Wendy Mitchell died on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 after a lengthy and hard fought battle with cancer. She died at home with her husband and daughter by her side.</p> <p>Wendy was born on June 26, 1954 in Lewiston to Ed and Helen Ulrich, the youngest of four children. She spent her childhood in Nez Perce, ID, until the family moved to Moscow in her teen years and graduated from Moscow High School. She attended the University of Idaho and earned a degree in teaching for Latin and History and a second in Library Science. Wendy spent most of her working years at the Moscow Public Library.</p> <p>Wendy and Boyce Mitchell were married in 1977 and together had a daughter, Sarah in 1978. Sarah was their one and only child in a marriage that lasted almost 43 years until her death.</p> <p>Wendy was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary. In addition to her husband Boyce and daughter, Sarah, she is survived by a grandson, Aiden Butterfield and brothers, Craig and Dennis Ulrich and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.</p>
June 26, 1954 - July 21, 202006/26/195407/21/2020
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Elizabeth Simon
August 5, 2020
I met Wendy several years ago when we were in the same small group ad Bible Study Fellowship. We had many wonderful discussions over the years. Her unique perspective and cheer will be greatly missed.
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Cathy Willmes
August 2, 2020
I met Wendy when I often visited the public library, and she always greeted me with a warm smile.  We had many wonderful conversations over a period of years.  I was a volunteer shelver, and was impressed by her warmth and her depth of interests and knowledge.  She often... Continue Reading
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Jeannie Hasg
August 1, 2020
Sincerest sympathies to Wendy's family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with her at the Moscow Library for 15 years. She was truly one of the friendliest people I've known. A cousin of hers and I went to school together in Lewiston. She is now at peace.
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Lisa Kliger
July 27, 2020
Please let me express my deepest condolences on the passing of your loving wife and mother, Wendy. I met Wendy in chair yoga several years ago, and we had an immediate friendship. Wendy was the one who gave us her delicious broiled chicken recipe, the one who never gave ... Continue Reading
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