Belva Lucille Menlove Mitchell
In Loving Memory
I knew Belva and John when I was the social worker at Silverado. Both were so lovely! Belva was the Pilar of kindness and grace and went out of her way to understand the complexities of dementia while dealing with her own unique situation. May her memory be eternal.
Dear Aunt Christine, I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. You're in my heart and prayers. Love, Jeanine
Belva Lucille Menlove Mitchell was an amazing woman. Her legacy is rich and left for the children. She and Jack raised 5 wonderful children; strong, smart and independent.
Belva Menlove met Jack Mitchell and fell in love. To me, she and Jack are the American Dream Story from post WWII. Two young people in Utah who fell in love and brought 5 wonderful children into the world. Through all the years, all the moves and adventures, what endured was the famiy. Jack and Belva had their own interests and passions but they lived for their children. Those kids were “raised right” in a tight knit family in a bee hive busy, loving, home. Their kids were bright, intelligent, and strong willed. They were expected to do their best. It wasn’t negotiable.
And these smart, successful children went on to find their own paths and have successful careers and families. And they raised their children. And now there are the great grand childred. It all startied with 2 young kids in love in small town Utah, with only hopes and dreams.
What was once just two, grew into a “team picture” and the one constant role model and anchor through the generations, and for 95 years, was Belva Mitchell. Life well lived. She and Jack can now both rest together in peace. Job well done
ps - it's so perfect that her picture here has her holding a baby. How perfect.