Deanna K. Mitchell

I Regret to inform Deanna's Family and Friends of her passing.

Deanna K. (ODELIN) MITCHELL Deanna K. Mitchell, 72, a resident of Post Falls, ID passed away on April 11, 2026 at the Guardian Angel's Home in Post Falls, ID. After several years of Dementia.Deanna was born on Oct 1, 1953 at Moscow, ID to Bernard and Dorothy (Ackerman) Odelin. Deanna attended the Potlatch Schools and graduated from the Potlatch High School in 1971 as Valedictorian. She Graduated the Nursing program @ Lewiston Idaho and received her bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She also received her Master’s Degree in Pocatello. Deanna continued education all her life. She later got her Teaching degree and taught Elementary school in Penryn, CA Deanna later retired and started playing golf which she really enjoyed. Deanna was quite musical, played many instruments and loved to Sing in the car. She enjoyed watching EWU football as her nephew Aaron Best is the Head Football coach. She married Patrick Mitchell in Potlatch, ID 1972. Divorced in 2004 Deanna loved reading, She also enjoy knitting, crocheting and embroidery. The impact of Deanna's nurturing presence was far-reaching, and she will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to cross paths with her.

She is survived by two children. Andrew (Jeff) Mitchell in CA. Samantha (David) Tillman also CA, a sister, Molly Best (Terry) of Post Falls, ID. Nephew, Aaron (Kim) Best & grand nephew Tank. grand nieces Tenli & Texis. Deanna is preceded in death by Her parents, and sister Jeanette Rogers.

At Deanna’s request there will be no formal services held. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Potlatch Ambulance Fund, Box 63, Potlatch, ID 83855.

BELL Tower Funeral Home, Post Fall, ID is caring for the family.