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Richard Milam Obituary

Richard M. Milam (Rick)

Resident of San Jose

April 4, 1944-Aug. 23, 2010

Born in Palo Alto, passed away on August 23, 2010 at the age of 66 from a heart attack. He is preceded in death by his parents Jim and Mary Milam. Rick leaves behind a son, Brian, brother Leroy, nieces Debbie, Vickie and Darlene, nephews Dennis, Jeffery and Dan as well as many friends.

Rick graduated from Sequoia High School in Redwood City and San Jose State University. After being discharged from the Marine Corps. Rick earned his teaching credential in Physical Education. He taught at Homestead High School in Cupertino and coached cross country track and field. After leaving Homestead, he became involved in tax shelter annunity sales and later became a sales rep for NBN Sports in San Jose. Rick was also active in the track and field community for the past 45 years. Many awards and certificates of recognition were given to him for his dedicated service to the sport of track and field. Rick was active in the 'Top 8' track meet and 'All-comers track meets' at Los Gatos High School for the past 32 years. Rick was also a member of the San Jose Chamber of Commerce.

A memorial service for Rick will be held at Los Gatos High School's gym on Sunday, September 19 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in Rick's memory be made to the American Cancer Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Sep. 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Milam

20 Entries

David Hay

September 7, 2020

Rick- thank you to Rick for everything he did for others, including the track & field community. Had an opportunity to spend some extra time with him at meets and a P.E. conference which I will always cherish. He is missed by so many.

Jay Tobias

October 31, 2010

Rick "Milam" was my Track and Cross Country Coach for my time at Homestead and instilled a zeal for excellence beyond running to everything one did just by his unstinting guidance and passion for running and life. He was always there for us as a leader and friend. If you sought out challenge, he was there to help you meet it and do well, and for years after. I owe a debt of gratitude for instilling a work ethic that let me excel in college rowing: I couldn't have done it without those years of guidance, encouragement, and selflessly sharing his innate joy by constructive unity. He made me realize hard work was fun and rewarding, an important life lesson.

hank lawson

September 22, 2010

Rick's Memorial Service can be seen at:

http://www.dyestatcal.com/ATHLETICS/XC/2010/PICS/r_milam.wmv

hank

julia Pickslay

September 20, 2010

Some men can never be replaced. There is a whole in my heart where Rick Milam lived. The world is a different place without you.

David Hay

September 19, 2010

I feel very lucky to have known Rick. He was a positive, kind, and generous person. He always had a positive energy and made you feel comfortable. He also had a great sense of humor and had a perfect story to tell in any situation! Thanks for everything YOU did for everyone and the sport of track & field! I will miss you very much!

Aimee McVIcker Mangan

September 19, 2010

A phenomenal man who positively impacted every one he came in contact with. Thanks for all of the opportunities you provided to so many along the way. We already miss you and your booming voice!

September 18, 2010

Rick Milam was my son's Great Uncle and the word great is not a big enough word to describe the person he was. He touched us in so many ways as a family member. Keylan and I thought the world of him ... even hundreds of miles away. He always had a joke or funny story for us. God blessed us with a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed.
Vicki and Keylan Milam, Celina, Texas

September 16, 2010

Rick was a very special person. If you needed it, he would give you the shirt off his back. He lived with my sister for 20+ years, and for that alone he has earned his wings. He knew what it meant to be a friend. I will miss you greatly.
Dennis Webster, Vancouver,Wa

Jim Ryan

September 16, 2010

I had the extreme pleasure of coaching Rick in basketball when he was in the 8th grade at Mt Carmel in Redwood City. What a wonderful and dedicated competitor he was.
Later we became very close while attending CSM together. He just couldn't do enough to help in any way possible.
I was so fortunate to run into him 2 years ago, after a long separation. He will be missed

Mark Foyer

September 15, 2010

Rick was one of the people I always looked forward to seeing when I attended either a track meet or a cross-country meet. His greatest gift to all of us was his smile and his great sense of humor. I will miss his professionalism. As great as he was professionally, he was even a greater person. We will all miss you.

Kim Hay-Rogowski

September 14, 2010

Rick will always be a part of my fond memories of track and field at Los Gatos High School. I can still hear his voice over the loudspeaker and can see his kind smile that was always on his face even when running a tightly scheduled track meet. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Sean Daley

September 14, 2010

I have known Rick for over 30 years. Rick was always willing to help no matter the personal time it would take. He helped in all sorts of endeavors including our family's business. We would like to say thank-you to Rick's family for sharing one of the most honest, real, helpful and freindliest men we've ever met. He will be missed.

Sean, Teresa, Quinlan, Eion & Keira

Fred Niemann

September 14, 2010

A wonderful and happy man who will sorrowfully be missed. May every hair on your head turn into a candle to light your way to heaven, and the track downhill all the way to your door.

Karin Barnett

September 14, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to Rick's family. Rick was a wonderful person. We will always remember him and are thankful for the time we were able to spend with him. He taught us many valuable life lessons. He will be missed by all of us.

Greg,Karin, Stephanie, Claudia and Karina Barnett

September 14, 2010

I knew Rick for over 35 years. He was always upbeat and happy, and was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I will greatly miss him.

Bill Hotchkiss (Scotts Valley, CA.)

September 13, 2010

My family and I loved Rick.He was a great man and a great friend to us.We will miss him dearly,but we'll remember him every time we go to the LGHS track.And we will think how positive,upbeat,and happy he always was and how he made us better people.(Steve,Leslie,and Alex Sokol- San Jose,CA)

September 13, 2010

Rick was outstanding at every endeavor he became involved with. He was a truly dedicated and efficient announcer, coach and meet director just to mention a few of the things he was involved in. He was one of those rare individuals who always had time for his friends. He would stop, visit & show true interest in everyone. He made you feel you were important to him & that he treasured your friendship.

I'm a better person for known Rick. I already miss him.

Augie Argabright

Brad Armstrong

September 13, 2010

Rick was a wonderful, kindhearted,
extremely positive gentleman in every
respect. You will be missed more than
you'll ever know.

September 13, 2010

Rick - It's 5:00 somewhere.
hank

Mike Dudley

September 13, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Rick's immediate family, Brian and Leroy. I also want to thank everyone who has provided support to Leroy, Willie, and I through this very difficult time. There are not enough words to describe this loss, I will simply say that Rick Milam was a one of a kind, no, a once in a lifetime. Thank you for sharing yourself with me, my family, and anyone who was lucky enough to have had you cross their paths. Until next time my dear friend.

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