Beecroft/Becraft Ancestors

Michael Karr Mitchell and Sandra Becraft

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Husband Michael Karr Mitchell [5058]

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           Born: 2 Nov 1948 - Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States 1
     Christened: 
           Died: 15 Feb 2022 - Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States 1
       Cremated: 
FamilySearch ID: LJVT-5N3

       Marriage: 22 Sep 1967 - Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States

   Marr. Status: Divorced in 1972

Events

• His obituary was published on 18 Feb 2022. Michael Karr Mitchell, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away on February 15, 2022. He was born to the late Melvin Karr Mitchell and Marian Ruth Vandenberg, on November 2, 1948, in Ogden, Utah.
Michael is survived by his wife, Jana Vee Mitchell; sons James Karr (Billie) Mitchell of Green River, Wyo., and Christopher (Korinne) Mitchell of Green River, Wyo.; and Jonathan (Beth) Smith of Fairborn, Ohio; daughter Crishnia (Chad) Harsha of Green River, Wyo.; brother Mark Mitchell of Huntsville, Utah; sister Mary Ann (Verlon) Hart of Roy City, Utah; half-brother Todd Mitchell of Grapeview, Wash.; grandchildren Laken Alyss (Alex Kurth) Mitchell of Victor, Idaho; Keegan Karr (Jessie) Mitchell of Green River, Wyo.; Kamen Christopher Mitchell of Rock Springs, Wyo.; Karlie (Zac) Tyler of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Anthony James Mitchell, of Rock Springs, Wyo.; Jackson Miles Mitchell; Ashton Brice, Sydney Brice; Moriah Brice; Taryn Brice; Shay Harsha; Katie Harsha, all of Green River, Wyo.; Nathan Smith; and Daniel Smith of Fairborn, Ohio; and his great-grandchildren: Kyson Jay; Copelynn Maicy;, Huxley Karr; and Baby Mitchell due April 2022 all of Green River, Wyo.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was also proceeded in death by his grandparents James and Bertha Mae Mitchell; and Louis John and Lena Vanderberg; brother Marvin Alex Mitchell; sister Patty Ann Crumley; infant son Eric Jay Mitchell; half-brother William Karr Mitchell; and mother Kiku Duno Mitchell.
He graduated from Ben Lomond High School in Ogden, Utah and later attended Utah Skills Center North in cooperation with Weber State College. From May 1968 to May 1971, he volunteered to serve his country in Vietnam. His senior trip was to Southeast Asia where he commanded an U.S. Army LCM-8 (landing craft mechanized) with the 1099th Medium Boat Company. He was proud of his service to his country and proud to have been a combat veteran, but most of all he was proud to be an American.
The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to Veteran's Best Friend, PO Box 329, Cabot, Ark., 72023. This is a non-profit organization where Veterans can receive a service dog or have their qualifying dog trained for certification at no cost.
Michael will be missed by so many.
Arrangements are under the care of Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Directors, Pine Bluff, Ark.

Published February 18, 2022.

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Wife Sandra Becraft [2425]

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           Born: 22 Mar 1949 - Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
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           Died: 13 Aug 1991 - Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States 2
         Buried: 16 Aug 1991 - Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States 2
FamilySearch ID: KPCH-D12

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         Father: Chester Arthur Becraft [2422] (1916-1974)
         Mother: Florence Elba Anderson [2423] (1917-2005)

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Children

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1 M James Karr Mitchell [13961] (details suppressed for this person)

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2 M Eric Jay Mitchell [13962]

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           Born: 15 Jun 1972 - Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
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           Died: 20 Jul 1972 - Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
         Buried: 25 Jul 1972 - Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
FamilySearch ID: KP4G-LGB

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3 M Christopher Arthur Mitchell [13963] (details suppressed for this person)

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Burial Notes: Wife - Sandra Becraft

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M-0-38-1E

Sources

1 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 22 Nov 2025), entry for Michael Karr Mitchell, person ID LJVT-5N3.

2 Cemetery Website (http://ims.ogdencity.com/cemetery/default.asp).