Mitchell Lee Banks passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. He died of natural causes related to long term, non-covid, respiratory issues that had afflicted him since his youth.
Mitchell was born on March 12, 1984, to Steven and Janalee Banks in Payson, Utah. He grew up in Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School where he was an accomplished wrestler who earned three varsity letters and won a Region Six championship in 2002. After high school he attended the welding program at MATC. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints and was an Eagle Scout.
After obtaining a certificate in welding he worked in the trade for a few years before a serious automobile accident caused neck and spinal injuries that forced a career change. For the last several years he worked at Vivint Home Smart in customer support. He was eventually promoted to the position of customer conflict resolution specialist. (We know, conflict resolution…)
Mitchell loved off roading and going to Moab. He enjoyed the outdoors. It didn’t matter if it was fishing, camping, boating, or hunting. He loved spending time with his family while exploring some of Utah’s most beautiful places. Over the last several years he found a new calling as an uncle which he cherished. His nieces adored “Uncle Mitch” and would engage in a campaign of harassment if he was in close proximity.
Mitchell was often misunderstood and had a personality that was larger than life. Those who got past his imposing look and gruff personality realized that at his core he was a kindhearted person who was incredibly loyal to the people he cared about and did some of his best work as a human being when no one was watching.
He is survived by his parents, Steven and Janalee, as well as his two brothers, Todd Banks (Lovelock, NV) and Jacob (Pamella) Banks (Centerville, UT). He is also survived by his two nieces, Alyna and Evie, his grandfathers, Glen C Searle (Levan, UT) and Dan Banks (Lakeshore, UT) as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Marion Searle, Hazel Banks, DeeAnn Searle and Barbara Banks, 2 uncles and his brother Brady.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the Walker Funeral Home in Spanish Fork from 6 until 8 in the evening. A second viewing will be held just prior to the service on Monday, October 18, 2021, from 9:45 until 10:45, with the funeral service at 11 o’clock at the Walker Funeral Home in Spanish Fork. Interment will be held at the Payson City Cemetery.
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6 Condolences for Mitchell Lee Banks
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Amanda Banks says
October 15, 2021 at 9:13 pmAfter being married to him and being in his life for 15 years, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. He was a dear friend and a good man. He will be missed.
Mark and JoAnne says
October 15, 2021 at 9:40 pmOur hearts and thoughts are with your family at this heartbreaking time of loosing your dear son, brother and uncle. We hope you will find the peace, comfort and love you need at this time in each other and from good family and friends that love you. Sincerely and with love, Mark and JoAnne Haws
Melinda Benincosa says
October 17, 2021 at 10:19 pmOur deepest condolences to your family, missing a child no matter how old is difficult. May you be comforted during the loss of Mitch. Now on to great health and a better place.
Sally Haws says
October 18, 2021 at 4:29 pmMy heart goes out to you all with Mitch’s passing. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless you to find peace and comfort in your heart, and within your family at this time.
Love you all, Sally
levi smith says
October 21, 2021 at 8:30 pmI am so sorry to hear of your loss. I went to high school with Mitch he was a dear friend for many years till our life styles took us different directions. He was always an out doors fun loving friend. we went through some very hard times together. I am sorry for your loss and the hole that will be in your family.
Debbie Francom says
October 28, 2021 at 8:08 pmSteven and Janalee , I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your son. I actually recognize him in the picture where he’s wearing his varsity jacket… and also as an adult from DeeAnn’s funeral. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
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