[br][br]Hildegard (Haag) Mitchell passed on April 18, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. Hilde was born on August 16, 1932 in Linz, Austria. She came to the United States at the age of 18, became a US citizen in 1960, and has called Liberty Lake, WA home for the past 45 years. She could be tough as nails, surviving childhood in war-torn Austria, single motherhood, and a brain tumor. She loved her years working at the Couer d'Alene Resort, caring for friends' pets, and fastidiously working in her yard. She lived her life with great vigor and tenacity, and her energy was matched by few. She was a dear and loyal friend to many, and a strong and caring mom. She is survived by her children, Erna, Glenn, Ashley (Marti Hickey), and Amber (Rob Gamber), and by her two granddaughters, Zoe Mitchell and Molly Gamber. She touched the lives of nearly everyone at Liberty Lake, and they will not be the same without her. Her immaculate lawn, Austrian accent and enormous personality will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to WA Talking Book & Braille Library, or Hospice House of Spokane in her name.