I love you dear.

Christen Nicole Mitchell, 27, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room.

She was born on May 5, 1980 in Sturgis, MI to James W. II and Elaine (Stevens) Mitchell.

Christen had been a Sturgis resident all of her life. She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1998 and received an associates degree from Glen Oaks Community College.

She worked at Sturgis Bank & Trust for 6 years before suffering a stroke in 2006. She was currently employed by Sunrise Printing in Sturgis while pursuing a degree in early childhood education at Glen Oaks Community College.

Christen attended the Colon United Methodist Church in Colon, Michigan, where she had met many new friends and was active in the Women’s Circle. She enjoyed scrapbooking and photography and loved animals, especially her bunny, dog, and 2 cats.

P.S. I'll always remember our recesses in first grade, our many memories at band camp and other trips, and our lunch dates. I'm also really glad that you had a chance to see how awesome God is and what a life with him had to offer. *hug*