George S. Mitre, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on
Thursday, May 28, 2026, passing away peacefully at his home in
Independence, Missouri.Born on February
16, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, to Santos and Alice Mitre, George
led a life characterized by service, dedication, and deep faith. Shortly
after his high school graduation, he answered the call to serve his
country by joining the United States Air Force. He dedicated 22 years to
active duty military service before transitioning to a successful
civilian career in the aerospace industry, where he ultimately retired
from Lockheed Skunk Works in 2002.
A devoted born-again Christian, George's faith
was the cornerstone of his life. He was a faithful and active member of
Grace Baptist Church in Lee's Summit, Missouri, where he found great joy
and spiritual fellowship.
George was preceded in death by his parents,
Santos and Alice; his siblings; his first wife, Lucy; and his son,
Jeffery.
His legacy of love lives on in the family he
leaves behind. He is survived by his beloved spouse, Merry Sue Mitre;
his sons, Eric Mitre, Nathan Mitre, and Joel Mitre; his
daughters-in-law, Jackie, Cheri and Glenna Mitre; his step-son, Ryan
Lacey; and his step-daughter, Brooke Lacey. George also leaves behind a
proud generation of grandchildren who will cherish his memory: grandsons
Jay Mitre, Clay Mitre, Broden Durst and Wyatt Lacey; and granddaughters
Hannah Bernal, Carrina Mitre, Tori Marunde-Van Wig, Katie Mitre, Jordan
Lacey and Devin Lacey.
A memorial service to honor and celebrate
George's life will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at
Grace Baptist Church, 850 MO-150, Lee's Summit, MO.
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