Mitchell Thaxton Chandler
Mitchell T. Chandler, 71, died at home in the early morning hours on Sunday February 14, 2016 of a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Liz, daughters Michele Anderson and Jennifer Chandler, mother Norma Chandler and son in law Ryan Anderson. He is preceded in death by his father Eugene Chandler and son Eric Chandler. Born April 10, 1944 in Seattle WA, Mitch lived most of his life in Southern California. A corpsman in the Navy, he proudly served our country in Viet Nam. As a young family man he enjoyed fishing, camping and coaching softball. Later in life he was a board member of several organizations, loved to play Senior Softball in both the Fallbrook and Menifee leagues and enjoyed golf. He was Commander of VFW Post 1924, Quartermaster, Color Guard, Service Officer and for years cooked a mean spaghetti dinner one Wednesday a month. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 26 at 10am at England Family Mortuary, 27135 Madison Ave, Temecula. For memorial contributions the family has designated St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 2151 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38101-2151
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Mitch will be greatly missed though never forgotten. It always gave us a sense of comfort having Mitch around. He had a contagious smile and a huge heart. In honor of Mitch we will do our part to provide that comfort to Liz and make sure she is taken care of by all of us who surround her and love her like family. XOXO You are in our thoughts and prayers constantly.