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Vernon Clair Mitchell

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Birth	:	27 Dec 1926 Inavale, Webster County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	18 May 1980 Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	High Valley Memorial Park, Ellensburg, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.0144540, -120.6521270
Description	:	Vern Mitchell began training pilots in 1961 at Midstate Aviation, Inc. located in Ellensburg, Washington. On May 18, 1980, Mitchell was killed when the plane he was piloting became obscured by oncoming ash clouds from the Mt. St. Helens eruption and accidently flew into high-voltage electrical lines. Mitchell's family brought a lawsuit against Bonneville Power Administration claiming BPA to be liable for not having provided areal markers across power lines which might have prevented the collision. However, a federal appeals court struck down a lower court ruling and denied any award of damages. Although... Read More	Vern Mitchell began training pilots in 1961 at Midstate Aviation, Inc. located in Ellensburg, Washington. On May 18, 1980, Mitchell was killed when the plane he was piloting became obscured by oncoming ash clouds from the Mt. St. Helens eruption and accidently flew into high-voltage electrical lines. Mitchell's family brought a lawsuit against Bonneville Power Administration claiming BPA to be liable for not having provided areal markers across power lines which might have prevented the collision. However, a federal appeals court struck down a lower court ruling and denied any award of damages. Although Mitchell is not listed among the 57 official blast victims, his death on May 18, 1980 most likely would not have occurred if Mt. St. Helens had not erupted that day. He was survived by a wife, Opal (Kaminsky), a daughter, Marlene Sue Dennis, and a son, Ron Mitchell. The Vernon C. Mitchell Aviation Memorial was founded to provide scholarships for persons interested in aviation education.

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Where is Vernon Clair Mitchell's memorial?
Vernon Clair Mitchell's memorial is located at: High Valley Memorial Park, Ellensburg, Kittitas County, USA.
When did Vernon Clair Mitchell death?
Vernon Clair Mitchell death on 18 May 1980 in Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Vernon Clair Mitchell's memorial?
Latitude: 47.0144540
Longitude: -120.6521270

Family Members:

Parent

Glen Emerson Mitchell Sr.

(1892 - 1971)

Daisy Bell Chaplin Mitchell

(1899 - 1981)

Spouse

Opal Viola Kaminsky Mitchell

(1930 - 2017)

Siblings

Isabelle M Mitchell Sanders

(1922 - 1990)

Glen Emerson Mitchell Jr.

(1924 - 2014)

Leonard Ray Mitchell

(1931 - 1947)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. High Valley Memorial Park
Ellensburg, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0144540, -120.6521270

2. Thorp Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.0502000, -120.6727000

3. Holy Cross Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.0101000, -120.5669000

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5. IOOF Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9279000, -120.4746000

7. Swauk Prairie Cemetery
Cle Elum, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2019005, -120.7431030

8. Wymer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8267433, -120.4617911

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Coordinate: 46.7743988, -120.6243973

10. Greenwood Historic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.1751000, -120.9647700

11. Laurel Hill Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 47.1967010, -120.9591980

12. Peterson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9216995, -121.0421982

13. Naches Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7299530, -120.6896990

14. Roslyn Memorial Gardens
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2198000, -120.9977000

15. Lithuanian Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2195000, -120.9985000

16. Croatian Cemetery #2
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2194224, -120.9990299

17. New City Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2198000, -120.9986500

18. Eagles Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2192000, -120.9997000

19. Moose Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2196500, -120.9992000

20. Veterans Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2198000, -120.9993000

21. Veterans Cemetery #2
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2198000, -120.9996500

22. Polish Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2196800, -120.9999100

23. Silvio Pellico Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2196000, -121.0002000

24. Red Men Lodge Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2193000, -121.0008000