Mitchell Paul Pinder, age 37, Spring Valley, California passed away Sunday September 6, 2009 as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Mitch was born August 21, 1972 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Pamela Peterson (Bickel) and the late Michael Paul Pinder, Jr. He attended schools in Sheridan and Buffalo, Wyoming.

Upon completing high school, Mitch enlisted in the Navy. He served our country in the Gulf War, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. His 17 year naval career sent him on many travels as well as more worldwide military instillations.

Mitch worked numerous jobs including Jon's IGA, Colonel Bozeman's and Hammer's Chevrolet.

Motorcycles have always been a part of Mitch's life starting with a Honda 50 at age 6, going to a moped, Yamaha YZ 80 to his faster ride the Aprilia.

Spending time in the mountains, hunting with his uncles and fishing with his grandpas were his Wyoming pastimes.

Yellowstone Park was his last mountain trip with his brother Jason and their mom.

He was a devoted father to his children and enjoyed spending time taking them to lots of fun places.

His California interests included riding with his buddies on the canyon roads. Whether it was weekend drills or just hanging out with his Navy comrades, Mitch was always there for anyone who needed his help. These buddies were a part of who Mitch became.

Mitchell was proceeded in death by his father Michael Pinder, Jr., and grandfathers Bud Bickel and Michael Pinder, Sr.

Mitch is survived by his mother Pam, brother Jason Pinder, sisters Meghan and Hillary Pinder, his wife Sarah of Spring Valley, California. His children Christina and Michael of San Diego and Cory, Sheridan. Grandmothers Marietta Bickel and Frances Pinder. Uncles Randy Bickel and Gerald Pinder, Aunt Lorie Lesch and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in care of Pam Peterson/Mitch Pinder account at Citco Federal Credit Union. Tenative scholarship fund for Mitch is pending.

Memorial Service for Mitch is Sunday, September 27, 4:00pm at Bethesda Worship Center, 1100 Bighorn Avenue Sheridan, Wyoming.

The Sheridan Press - September 22, 2009.