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Rick Mills Obituary

Rick Mills

May 14, 1952

Apr. 18, 2014

Rick Mills passed away peacefully in his sleep April 18, 2014. He is the son of Richard D. Mills and Beverley Veninati. He is survived by his wife, Pam of 36 years, their son Cooper (19), and daughter Amanda (25). Rick grew up in La Crescenta, CA with two sisters, Karleen (Dennis) Cowan, Kim (Fred) Fleischmann, and is preceded in death by his brother, Ken Mills.

After graduating from Los Angeles Trade Technical College, he began a 40-year career in transmission repair. In his younger years Rick spent summers boating and waterskiing with friends, and later he travelled the U.S. with his family. Rick was a generous, loving, positive, husband, father, and friend. He quietly lived his life and led by example. He will be so very much missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of Rick's life is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Friends and acquaintances of Rick's are invited to join the family for a few hours of reminiscing and story swapping at: 3350 Deer Foot Lane Reno. For more information please contact: [email protected]

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the No. Nevada SPCA: 4950 Spectrum Blvd., Reno, NV 89512.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Apr. 25, 2014.
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Ah Rick...You will be missed my friend, always put a smile on my face. Laughing at Cody and Cooper and the silly things they did. Pam, Cooper and Amanda, I love you all. My prayers are with you....xoxo Missy & Cody

May 13, 2014

Pam, we were so saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Terry Schiller and UPS Dave

April 30, 2014

Rest in peace, Rick. You will be missed.
My deepest condolences to Pam, Amanda and Cooper. May you find the strength to get through this difficult time.
God Bless.

Lucille Garcia

April 26, 2014

Boyah!

I guess after 40 years of regular calls for "tech support" every time I had a trans problem to sort through, you figured you'd had enough and hung up the phone for good. JK.

Rick and I shared a lot of beers (before we both quit drinking), laughs, and stories over the years. But mostly, we were just close good friends. We stayed in regular contact with each other for 40 years. Such a kind, gentle, skilled man. I know he had a temper, but I can not recall a single instance when he ever raised his voice in my presence.

You will live on in the smiles of those that knew and loved you when they think of you, or in the laughs that will prevail when we're inclined to tell a story about an experience with you.

I miss you, boyee.
Dancing Davie

Dave Perry

April 25, 2014

RIP Rick...you will be missed...sending love to your family...may they find strength in the friends that surround them during this sad and difficult time...

Julie Tripke

April 25, 2014

Your going to be missed. I know my dad Darrell Exline misses you.

Krystal Peake

April 25, 2014

You will be missed my friend.

Jim Allen

April 25, 2014

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