Mitchel Stoddard Obituary (1959

Mitch moved with his family to WA when he was in elementary school. He lived in Burien, WA until his senior year of high school. Mitch Graduated from Bothell High at the age of 17 and enlisted in the Army. Mitch was an Army Ranger and was stationed in Korea and Germany as well as stateside. After leaving the Army Mitch returned home to WA and began his career with the Boeing Company. While working at Boeing Mitch attended college in the evening and graduated with his engineering degree. During his career at Boeing, Mitch was a machinist, a Tool and Die Maker as well as a period spent working in management. After a few years in management Mitch went back to being a machinist as a lead and layout man. Mitch loved his projects and was always working on something. Some of his projects included restoring old vehicles and boats, building greenhouses, decks and gazebos. He loved making things and had a complete machine shop in his garage. If you needed a part or something that couldn't be found, he was the person that could make it for you. He is survived by his wife Cheryl, step-daughter Susie, his 2 daughters from a previous marriage, Brianna and Micaela. His sister Rhonda (Wayne) and brother Tracy. As well as a niece Tabitha and 2 nephews Carl and Eric. He is proceeded in death by both of his parents, Nancy and Ralph as well as his grandparents. Graveside Service 1:30 PM ,Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Tahoma National Cemetery 18600 SE 240th St. Kent, WA 98042