Born: Wednesday Feb-12-1936
Died: Sunday Nov-01-2020
Funeral: Tuesday Nov-10-2020

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DelRoy Mitton of Oakley, Idaho, passed away at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, on November 1, 2020. He was 84. 

Born on February 12, 1936, in Mt. Sterling, Utah, to William Garrett Mitton and Alga Leona Walker, he grew up on a dry farm with his sister (Odean) and four brothers (Dee, Don, Jay, Kay). DelRoy attended South Cache High School where he met Sidnee Faye Allen, who he married on October 8, 1954, in the Logan Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. DelRoy and Sidnee were married for 66 years.

After marrying, DelRoy attended and played football for Utah State University for one year, then began working for Idaho Power as a troubleman in 1957. He spent the rest of his career at Idaho Power and retired on March 1, 1996, after 40 years with the company. In the course of his time with Idaho Power, he moved to Twin Falls, Rupert, and Burley, Idaho, before moving to Oakley, Idaho, and spending the rest of his life there. In 1983, DelRoy and Sidnee bought a ranch at the mouth of Cottonwood Canyon and lived there for 22 years before moving back to Oakley. In 2004, DelRoy and Sidnee served as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Cove Fort Mission.

Father to Steven (Kazuko), Mark (Lisa), Jeff (Lucille), Jared (Ann), Zane (Alice), and Sid (Cindy), DelRoy started the first wrestling team and peewee football program in Oakley. He had a talent for carving, making jewelry, painting, and he spent his time over the years whittling hundreds of willow whistles for children. DelRoy loved fishing, hunting, and camping—especially with his sons and grandchildren. He also loved animals, including breaking and riding horses, and even raised two orphaned bear cubs while growing up in Cache Valley. DelRoy was always ready with a joke, a saying, or a song for any occasion, many of which his 6 children, 29 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren will continue to pass on. 

He is predeceased by his mother and father, as well as by his sister Odean Petersen; brothers Dee and Jay Mitton; son Sidley Peter Nelson III; and grandchildren Khali, Alexis, and Maximus. 

There will be a viewing on Monday, November 9, 2020, from 6–8 p.m. and from 10–10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Funeral services will immediately follow the second viewing; it will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 11 a.m. All services will take place at the Oakley Idaho LDS Stake Center located at 355 N. Center Ave., Oakley, Idaho, 83346. Interment will immediately follow the funeral at the Marion Cemetery in Oakley, Idaho.

Masks are required for all services. 

Online condolences may be expressed through www.morrisonfuneralhome.net.

Those wishing to view this service may access it at the following link: https://youtu.be/ZOfoEDoTSwE

Condolences for DelRoy Mitton

From: Cassie Fairchild Douglas
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I spent the first 12-13 years Of my life scared to death of DelRoy because he was A big and intimidating Man. Then, i actually talked to him When i was in jr high and discovered he was a very kind man.

From: Bob and deann fehlman
A great man has left ouR community and we will miss him. He was a friend and Neighbor we loved very much. Sidnee we LOve you and share your sOrrow. Bob and deann

From: Nicki mickelsen
I will miss my sweet great uncle. He was always so fun to chat with, always made me laugH, & AND HE ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL LIKE HE WAS HAPPY TO see me. He was an original.

From: Dwight K Hale
I had a Lot of good talks on the front sidewalk watching delroy whittle. I enjoyed going in to his workshop and seeing all he made.  Words escape me. Sorry for your loss.

From: Doug Hyer
So sorry for your loss. Delroy was such a Kind and loving man and top of the list of favorite uncles. Our prayers are with you as you deal with his passing.

From: Christy Rogers
Dear Uncle Delroy's Family and friends: I am so sorry for your loss. Our family will forever remember this great uncle as a great storyteller and fun loving uncle. I will never forget the times he taught us to widdle or told the most fascinating stories.
I know that the whole mitton clan will forever remember him!
he leaves a giant hole in our lives. His legacy will be seen in the work and determination of his family and sons.
lots of love and comfort to you all.
love Christy and John Rogers...Jay mitton granddaughter..Cathy mitton daughter.

From: Lynne Boren
Dear Mitton family, I really am sorry that your wonderful, fun, clever patriarch has left you. I am very sad for all of you. There have been so many connections between your family and my family. They were great years while our children were growing up together in Oakley and sharing experiences. They remember them, and so do I. God bless each and every one of you at this time of your loss and into the coming days and months. Love from your friend, Lynne Boren

From: Tom & Kaelene Morgan
He was a very special person and will me missed but not forgotten. Glad to have had him as a scout master and as an uncle. Our prayers are with the family.

From: Jack sTanger family
So sorry to hear about delroy. Much love and prayers to you sidnee and the rest of the family.

From: JOE PETERSEN md
One of the first families i had the opportunity to work with and
To know. The whole family is caring and appreciate our association and he will always be remembered for his recipRocal love

From: Shirleen and Danny ByingtOn
We will not be at Uncle DelRoy’ s funeral in person – we will attend heart and soul
Steve, Mark, Jeff, Zane, JaRed , we are so so sorry for your loss – there are no worDs
Aunt Sidnee i wish i could hug you – your hugs are and have always been so sPecial
I will always feel Uncle DelRoy pinching my cheek and telling me how cute i am
He will be so missed for so long .

From: Charlyce And Marvin Altom
What a kind and gracious man. We are so sorry you lost him too soon! Our hearts are broken with youRs. He left a great legacy for you to follow.

From: Mike And Robyn Fehlman
Sidnee and famIly, Robyn and I are so sad to hear of Delroy's passing. The sight of Delroy sitting in his chair whittling always brought a smile. His wit and talents were a gift. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow. Oakley will not be the same without him.

From: Sherrie & WIl Forsberg
We were so sorry to hear of delroy's passing. sidnee we express our deepest sympathy and ask the lord's richest blessings to be with you and your family at this time.

From: Cary & Tammie Darling
SIDNEE, JEFF, LUCILLE AND FAMILY – WE WANT YOU TO KNOW WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AND WISH YOU STRENGTH AND PEACE AT THIS SAD TIME. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, CARY AND TAMMIE.

From: Tim and Kathy Payton
Sidnee and family...We are so sorry for the loss of a great man and good friend. We had some great times together and are so thankful for those memories. We will so miss seeing him sitting in front of his house whittling... prayers for you

From: Larry & Linda Mickelsen
So sorry for the loss to our family and community. Loved that great man so much. Always had words of wisdom for any situation. Family, we must make him proud of us.

From: Mike and Robyn Fehlman
Sidnee and family. Robyn and I Were so sorry to hear of Delroy's passing. The sight of him sitting in his chair whittling always made me smile. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow.