Redding Record Searchlight on Jan. 19, 2017
Donald Gene Millard
December 28, 1930 - January 7, 2017
Don was born in Picher, Oklahoma and was the son of a lead and zinc miner. He migrated to California at a very young age, with his mother and brothers, after losing his father in a mining accident. As a young man, he sacked potatoes in Shafter, California. After graduating high school, he entered the military and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Upon discharge, he worked with his brother as a house framer; was a US Postal carrier in Glendora, California and lastly, a contractor in Fremont, California where he was affectionately known as "Ace", the boss.
In his young years as a father, Don was actively involved in church and served as a Royal Ranger Commander to young boys. His other interests included being a baseball coach and umpire for the Little League Owl's, re-building engines and taking his family camping at various California and National Parks. He was passionate about music and was a member of the church choir where he had the honor of performing duets with his wife. He was an accomplished harmonica player and performed for his grandkids and great grandkids during their frequent visits.
After retiring, he went on to build a home in Shingletown that brought him much joy and happiness. He joined a clown club where he spent his time entertaining special needs children and performing for local businesses. He was a familiar face and active member of the Redding Moose Lodge and proudly served as Governor for one year. In his later years, he spent hours tinkering in his shed where he completed various wood projects, namely his holiday wooden horses and bird houses.
Don was a devote Christian who was passionate about his Tuesday night bible studies that he attended as often as he was physically able. He never hesitated to share his beliefs and how having a personal relationship with the Lord made a positive difference in his life. He was truly grateful for every day he spent on this Earth. We frequently commented about his ability to strike up a conversation with perfect strangers and by the end of their conversation they said they felt like they had been friends for years.
Don had an incredible work ethic and commitment to volunteering-traits he proudly passed on to his children. Outside of working, he relished sharing his joy of cooking specialty dishes; loved doing yard work, and planting trees and flowers that he ordered from an on-line arboretum. He found pleasure in the smallest of things, always had a smile on his face and joy in his heart.
He is survived by his wife; his children; son-in-law; daughter-in-law; grandchildren; great-grandchildren.
Donald Gene Millard
December 28, 1930 - January 7, 2017
Don was born in Picher, Oklahoma and was the son of a lead and zinc miner. He migrated to California at a very young age, with his mother and brothers, after losing his father in a mining accident. As a young man, he sacked potatoes in Shafter, California. After graduating high school, he entered the military and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Upon discharge, he worked with his brother as a house framer; was a US Postal carrier in Glendora, California and lastly, a contractor in Fremont, California where he was affectionately known as "Ace", the boss.
In his young years as a father, Don was actively involved in church and served as a Royal Ranger Commander to young boys. His other interests included being a baseball coach and umpire for the Little League Owl's, re-building engines and taking his family camping at various California and National Parks. He was passionate about music and was a member of the church choir where he had the honor of performing duets with his wife. He was an accomplished harmonica player and performed for his grandkids and great grandkids during their frequent visits.
After retiring, he went on to build a home in Shingletown that brought him much joy and happiness. He joined a clown club where he spent his time entertaining special needs children and performing for local businesses. He was a familiar face and active member of the Redding Moose Lodge and proudly served as Governor for one year. In his later years, he spent hours tinkering in his shed where he completed various wood projects, namely his holiday wooden horses and bird houses.
Don was a devote Christian who was passionate about his Tuesday night bible studies that he attended as often as he was physically able. He never hesitated to share his beliefs and how having a personal relationship with the Lord made a positive difference in his life. He was truly grateful for every day he spent on this Earth. We frequently commented about his ability to strike up a conversation with perfect strangers and by the end of their conversation they said they felt like they had been friends for years.
Don had an incredible work ethic and commitment to volunteering-traits he proudly passed on to his children. Outside of working, he relished sharing his joy of cooking specialty dishes; loved doing yard work, and planting trees and flowers that he ordered from an on-line arboretum. He found pleasure in the smallest of things, always had a smile on his face and joy in his heart.
He is survived by his wife; his children; son-in-law; daughter-in-law; grandchildren; great-grandchildren.
Redding Record Searchlight on Jan. 19, 2017
Donald Gene Millard
December 28, 1930 - January 7, 2017
Don was born in Picher, Oklahoma and was the son of a lead and zinc miner. He migrated to California at a very young age, with his mother and brothers, after losing his father in a mining accident. As a young man, he sacked potatoes in Shafter, California. After graduating high school, he entered the military and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Upon discharge, he worked with his brother as a house framer; was a US Postal carrier in Glendora, California and lastly, a contractor in Fremont, California where he was affectionately known as "Ace", the boss.
In his young years as a father, Don was actively involved in church and served as a Royal Ranger Commander to young boys. His other interests included being a baseball coach and umpire for the Little League Owl's, re-building engines and taking his family camping at various California and National Parks. He was passionate about music and was a member of the church choir where he had the honor of performing duets with his wife. He was an accomplished harmonica player and performed for his grandkids and great grandkids during their frequent visits.
After retiring, he went on to build a home in Shingletown that brought him much joy and happiness. He joined a clown club where he spent his time entertaining special needs children and performing for local businesses. He was a familiar face and active member of the Redding Moose Lodge and proudly served as Governor for one year. In his later years, he spent hours tinkering in his shed where he completed various wood projects, namely his holiday wooden horses and bird houses.
Don was a devote Christian who was passionate about his Tuesday night bible studies that he attended as often as he was physically able. He never hesitated to share his beliefs and how having a personal relationship with the Lord made a positive difference in his life. He was truly grateful for every day he spent on this Earth. We frequently commented about his ability to strike up a conversation with perfect strangers and by the end of their conversation they said they felt like they had been friends for years.
Don had an incredible work ethic and commitment to volunteering-traits he proudly passed on to his children. Outside of working, he relished sharing his joy of cooking specialty dishes; loved doing yard work, and planting trees and flowers that he ordered from an on-line arboretum. He found pleasure in the smallest of things, always had a smile on his face and joy in his heart.
He is survived by his wife; his children; son-in-law; daughter-in-law; grandchildren; great-grandchildren.
Donald Gene Millard
December 28, 1930 - January 7, 2017
Don was born in Picher, Oklahoma and was the son of a lead and zinc miner. He migrated to California at a very young age, with his mother and brothers, after losing his father in a mining accident. As a young man, he sacked potatoes in Shafter, California. After graduating high school, he entered the military and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Upon discharge, he worked with his brother as a house framer; was a US Postal carrier in Glendora, California and lastly, a contractor in Fremont, California where he was affectionately known as "Ace", the boss.
In his young years as a father, Don was actively involved in church and served as a Royal Ranger Commander to young boys. His other interests included being a baseball coach and umpire for the Little League Owl's, re-building engines and taking his family camping at various California and National Parks. He was passionate about music and was a member of the church choir where he had the honor of performing duets with his wife. He was an accomplished harmonica player and performed for his grandkids and great grandkids during their frequent visits.
After retiring, he went on to build a home in Shingletown that brought him much joy and happiness. He joined a clown club where he spent his time entertaining special needs children and performing for local businesses. He was a familiar face and active member of the Redding Moose Lodge and proudly served as Governor for one year. In his later years, he spent hours tinkering in his shed where he completed various wood projects, namely his holiday wooden horses and bird houses.
Don was a devote Christian who was passionate about his Tuesday night bible studies that he attended as often as he was physically able. He never hesitated to share his beliefs and how having a personal relationship with the Lord made a positive difference in his life. He was truly grateful for every day he spent on this Earth. We frequently commented about his ability to strike up a conversation with perfect strangers and by the end of their conversation they said they felt like they had been friends for years.
Don had an incredible work ethic and commitment to volunteering-traits he proudly passed on to his children. Outside of working, he relished sharing his joy of cooking specialty dishes; loved doing yard work, and planting trees and flowers that he ordered from an on-line arboretum. He found pleasure in the smallest of things, always had a smile on his face and joy in his heart.
He is survived by his wife; his children; son-in-law; daughter-in-law; grandchildren; great-grandchildren.
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