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Woman found under bridge was daughter of former Portola Valley mayor; service Feb. 20

Original post made on Feb 12, 2010

A memorial service for Megan Mitchell, 34, the daughter of former Portola Valley mayor Kent Mitchell and Jo Ann Mitchell, will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Family Farm on Portola Road, Mr. Mitchell said Thursday. Ms. Mitchell was found dead Wednesday under a bridge in San Mateo.

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Comments

Posted by Sympathetic Resident
a resident of Atherton: West Atherton
on Feb 12, 2010 at 1:29 pm

I lost my husband the same way, as he too was bipolar and had valiantly tried everything to live a "normal" life. My heart goes out to the Mitchells. It is so tragic for everyone to watch a tragic life, standing hopelessly by and not being able to do anything. Worse to have this poor girl's life end so quickly. Bipolar people try so hard to just survive and live. I can only imagine how supportive and brave the parents were. Hopefully there will be a cure someday.
My husband was diagnosed at 23 and lived until 35.


Posted by Frances
a resident of another community
on Dec 23, 2014 at 10:27 am

I lost my 17yr old son at the same bridge. This bridge from I gather has become the spot for suicide. Why doesn't anyone do something about this bridge, a former mayor has power to change this cycle.


Posted by Name hidden
a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle

on May 31, 2017 at 8:08 pm

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