San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, Tuesday, October 16, 1999  p. B4

MITCHELL, Carmen L. -- Died Friday October 22, 1999 at her home.  She is
survived by her beloved husband of 53 years John H. Mitchell of San Anselmo;
son Martin and his wife Shoko Mitchell of Tokyo, Japan; daughter Marina and
her husband Rick Korman of Woodacre.  Carmen is also survived by her loving
grandchildren Alison, Steve, Makoto and Kai and her brother Bruce Lake of
Oldtappan, New Jersey.  She was preceded in death by her sister Jeanne Wiemar.
  Aged 73 years, she was born September 9, 1926.  A native of Washington.  A
teacher and librarian for 37 years, Carmen worked for San Francisco Unified
School District at Roosevelt Middle School.  She was a member of the
American Federation of Teachers and a staunch supporter of liberal and
environmental causes.  She embraced the simple pleasures of each day.
  Services for Carmen will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions
can be made to: Voices of Healing, 33 Millwood St., Mill Valley, CA 94941 or
Friends of the Library, 110 Tunstead Ave., San Anselmo, CA 94960.
  RUSSELL & GOOCH FUNERAL CHAPEL        
       270 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley
                415-388-1573