Alan Davis Mitchell, M.D.

Dr. Alan Davis Mitchell, beloved Alameda pediatrician, passed away peacefully at age 84 November 17th, 2009, at home with his wife of 58 years and family members by his side.

He was born Dec. 22, 1924 in Manchester, N.H. to Ralph and Emma Mitchell. He was raised in Kennebunkport, Maine. He graduated from Deerfield Academy, Williams College and Boston University School of Medicine. During medical school he met, and later married, the love of his life, Dr. Dorothy Tucker. Dr. Mitchell proudly served the U.S. Navy during World War II and the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

He will be deeply missed by his sons, Alan Jr., Douglas (Deborah), and George, and grandchildren, Alan III, Arthur, Stephen, Taylor, Hunter, Maureen, Morgan and Madison.

An active member of the community, Dr. Mitchell served as president of the medical staff of Alameda Hospital and Children's Hospital, Founder of Alameda Meals on Wheels, president of Alameda Kiwanis Club, Alameda Commuters Historian, First Presbyterian Church Elder, Founder of the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at Children's Hospital, and member of the Alameda Library and Hospital boards.

Dr. Mitchell received the 1978 Bronze Bambino for his dedication and devotion to Children's Hospital, was honored as Grand Marshall of the 1995 Alameda 4th of July Parade, and was Alameda County Community Hero 2004. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the First Presbyterian Church in Alameda.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Alameda Meals on Wheels or First Presbyterian Church.