Community loss- Bill Mitchell, ND
On January 23, 2007, the naturopathic community suffered a deep loss with the passing of Bill Mitchell, ND.
“Our dear co-founder and deeply beloved teacher, leader, friend, mentor, and inspiration, Bill (William A.) Mitchell Jr., ND passed away suddenly, following the death of his beloved son Noah Mitchell (27), who died suddenly that morning. Both Bill and Noah died of myocardial infarctions. He is survived by his parents William and Rachel Mitchell Sr., his brothers Thomas and Michael Mitchell, his sister Laurell Macura, his daughters Rachel Colburn and Leah Mitchell ND, his son Saul Mitchell, his son in law Richard Colburn, the mother of his children Roberta Mitchell, and his grandchildren David Mitchell and Regan Colburn.
For those who wish to make donations on Bill’s or the family’s behalf, a special account has been set up by the community for this purpose. Donations to the William A. Mitchell Jr., ND Fund can be made at any Bank of America to the William A. Mitchell Jr., ND Fund; account # 31165251, or by sending a check to the Fund at
518 1st Avenue N., Suite 28, Seattle, Wa 98109.
Personal cards and commemorations can be sent to the Office of the President at Bastyr University, who will forward them immediately to the family.
Office of the President
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Drive NE
Kenmore WA 98028 ”
~Tim Callahan, PhD
VP for Research and Collaboration
Bastyr University
“Bill was a teacher, mentor, healer, and philosopher. He was a co-founder of the John Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine, now known as Bastyr University. He was an internationally renowned expert in botanical medicine, and played a significant role in the understanding of the profound healing interactions between plants and other living organisms. His loss will leave a gaping void.”
~Jane Guiltinan, ND
president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Clinical professor at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health