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May 27, 1928 - October 31, 2018
Mitch was born in Yugoslavia on May 27, 1928 and died peacefully in Chilliwack, BC, October 31, 2018, at the age of 90. Mitch was predeceased by his wife Betty in 2015 and his older brother in 1980, whom he was very fond of. He is survived by his son, Dragon and his wife Shawneen; stepson, Larry Weisgerber and his wife Gracie and stepson Wayne. As well as his 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.

When Mitch first came to Canada he worked for CN Railway for a short time. They lived in Drinkwater, Sask and Mitch took an upholstery course. He took a position at Tynan Upholstery in Calgary and it was there he built his shop and started his career as an upholster. Later Mitch and Betty moved to Chilliwack, BC and continued Modern Upholstery and where he retired. It was very successful for many years. Some of his work still exists at a few restaurants in the community. We would like to say special thanks to all the staff and volunteers at Cascade Hospice who cared for Mitch and showed all of us much kindness at this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Cascade Hospice Society, they provide such an important service to the community.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 9th, 2018 at 11:00 am at McLean's Funeral Services, #9-8465 Harvard Place, Chilliwack. Interment will be held at Little Mountain Cemetery at 12:30 pm, 10010 Hillcrest Drive, Chilliwack. Reception to follow at Jimmy J's Restaurant, 8559 Young Road, Chilliwack.


McLean's Funeral Home



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