Anita June Mitchell (nee Satti) passed away peacefully on May 7, 2013 surrounded by family.

Anita is survived by her loving husband Reg of 57 years, daughter Colleen Mitchell (Miles Macauley) of Edmonton, daughter Marcy Collins (Rand) of Ottawa, son Mike Mitchell (Myrna) and granddaughter Amanda Mitchell of Kamloops, daughter Sue Johannesson (Joe) and grandson Jarod of Kelowna. Also survived by two sisters Lynda Zart (Bob) and Sheila McColman (Dan) and several nieces and nephews. Anita will be dearly missed by her little dog Lacey.

Anita was born June 25, 1933 to Arnold and Carmen Satti in Vancouver, B.C. The family moved to Kamloops when Anita was in elementary school. She graduated from Kamloops High School in 1951 and the Royal Inland Hospital School of Nursing as an RN in 1954.

Anita loved her family and had many friends. She loved skating and curling and enjoyed golfing in her retirement. Anita was a very talented crafter and enjoyed sewing and knitting. Anita was active in organizing many school and nursing reunions and was involved in the Royal Inland Hospital Alumnae Association. Anita was a passionate Kamloops Blazers fan and a long time season ticket holder.

Thank you to Dr. Proctor, Dr. Wilson and Dr. Farren. A very special thanks to the caring and compassionate staff and volunteers at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception following.

In lieu of flowers, should friend desire, donations in Anita's memory can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, B.C., V2E 2S9. 250-372-1336, www.kamloopshospice.com.