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James "Mitch" Mitchell
Grise
May 15, 1954
April 19, 2024
James Mitchell "Mitch" Grise, 69, died April 19, 2024, in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born May 15, 1954, in Albany, GA, to James K. Grise and Betty Jean Richardson. He grew up in an Air Force family and graduated from Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs in 1972. He worked in apartment maintenance for White Peak Management.
Mitch was generous, open, and kind. Married for more than 50 years, he filled his wife Sue's life with music, color, surprise, and unconditional love. Together they raised their own three remarkable children and opened their home to countless others. Mitch's hospitality was a byword, his kindness constant, and his humor quirky and unexpected.
He faithfully served through his church, Victory World Outreach, for five decades. During joyful revival times and in spite of spiritually lean times, Mitch only saw people; people he treated with grace, inside and outside the church, because he never forgot God's grace to him. He pursued excellence in music, drama, private prayer, 'grunt' work, and friendship.
Mitch was a lifelong artist, a tireless worker, a curious reader, and an enthusiastic traveler. His most prized possessions were his home and his guitar, and he used both to connect with whoever came. Our loss is uncountable, but Mitch's adventure is just beginning.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie "Sue" Gramer Grise; his children Joy Grise, James Grise, and Brian Grise and wife Jacqueline; his siblings Brian Grise and wife Elaine, Laura Grise Freeman, Robert Grise and wife Debbie, and brother-in-law G. Joseph Gramer and wife Sarah Rohrs; nephew Jesse Goodman; and niece Sarah Lawson and husband Chase and children Ella, Wyatt, and Garrett.
The family is grateful for the flood of love, memories, prayers, and kindness at Mitch's passing. Memorial contributions may be made to the missions fund at Victory World Outreach Colorado Springs, to Compassion Intl., or to the National Geographic Society. A memorial service is planned for Saturday May 18, 2 to 4 pm, at HarvestDowntown on the corner of Boulder and Weber in Colorado Springs.
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James Grise
May 10, 2025
Dad was an amazing example of love and faith, he taught us to love people and to love one another. Taught me how to love Victoria, Hope, and Caleb. I´m so grateful to have a Dad like he is. It´s been a year and every day we miss him. Thank you Dad for everything you gave to us
Bonnie Graska
May 21, 2024
So fitting to hold Memorial service for a man remembered for loving God, and loving people at such a special place, Victory Chapel on the corner of Boulder & Weber. Heartfelt condolences to Sue & family. I too was a soul touched by this treasured family. May God comfort, and give you peace.
Bonnie (Smith) Graska
stephan skotko
May 20, 2024
Sue, I was so sad to learn of mitch's passing. You and the kids are in my prayers. Praying Gods comfort to you.
steve skotko
Tom Pantoja
May 13, 2024
Sue and family,
Mitch was such an inspiration! We can see his smile when he saw Jesus face to face! May God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Tom & Peggy Pantoja, Sharon Winter
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Sharon womeldorff
May 3, 2024
Prayers for the family my husband and I live at the appartment complex that mitch worked at he was kind and absolutely a delight he will be missed by the tenants that new him
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