1959 ~ 2004
West Valley City -<! >
Mitchell Ray Oakden, 45, passed away Sept. 19, 2004 at his home in West Valley City.
He was born June 17, 1959 in Cedar City, Utah to Richard (Dick) and Betty June Pryor Oakden. He attended school in Beaver, Utah graduating from Beaver High School where he excelled in athletics. He married Jeanne Marchand, Oct. 12, 1978 in Salt Lake. They have resided in West Valley City for the past 20 years. Mitch was an avid sportsman and he loved returning home to Beaver where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf, and special times with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jeanne Oakden of West Valley City. One son, Mitchell Preston Oakden of Salt Lake City and one grandson, Kamon Ray Oakden. Two brothers, Richard (Janet) Oakden of Beaver and William (Mary) Oakden of West Jordan. One sister, Tammy (Gary) Griffiths of Cedar City and his Mother Betty June Oakden of Beaver. He was preceded in death by his Father Richard Oakden.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Beaver LDS 4th Ward Chapel. Friends may pay their respects Wed. 7-9 p.m. at the McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd in Salt Lake City and Thursday at the church in Beaver at 2nd North and Main Street from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Interment in the Mtn. View Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary in Beaver.
Online condolences can be sent to beaver@southernutahmortuary.com.