Gloria Kay Mitchell

September 12, 1955 - January 27, 2018

Gloria Kay Mitchell, 62, of Highlands Ranch, CO passed away January 23, 2018. Gloria went to the Lord peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family. Gloria was born in Crookston, MN on September 12, 1955, daughter of Paul and Lorraine (Madson) Gredvig. She was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church, graduated from Fertile-Beltrami School in 1973. She went on to attend Concordia College where she graduated in 1977 with a degree in Business Administration and with an Art minor. Gloria married the love of her life, Ronald Mitchell on June 30, 1976. The two met in college and were happily married for 41 years. Gloria was God-loving, selfless, kind and a free spirit who brought light to all she shared her life with. Giving back to the community was something Gloria enjoyed whether it was being a Sunday school teacher for Bethel Lutheran Church, Cub Scout den mother, leader of the God’s Grace Community Church Spider Plant Ministry or proud member of their Hospitality Team. She had a love for gardening, cooking, art and her animals. Gloria is survived by her husband Ronald “Mitch” Mitchell; son Keith (Leah) Mitchell, grandchildren Rogan and Ezra, son Nick (Kimberly) Mitchell, grandson expected in April; parents Paul and Lorraine Gredvig; siblings; Carol Osmondson, Nancy (Danny) Grunhovd, Ronald (Vian) Gredvig; and several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. Services will be held at God’s Grace Community Church in Highlands Ranch, CO on January 28, 2018 at 10:30am. A burial service will be held on a later date at Concordia Lutheran Church Cemetery in Fertile, MN. Memorials preferred to: Polk County Fair “Friends of the Fair” C/O Diane Fuchs 10423 438 th St. SW Fertile, MN 56540 Open Door – Youth Gang Alternatives http://opendooryouth.org/