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John Mills Obituary
July 12, 1945
January 3, 2014
John Robert Mills Ph.D., MBA, CPA, born on July 12, 1945 in Towanda Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home in Reno, Nevada on January 3, 2014. John is survived by his son Lane Mills, daughter in-law Lisa Mills, grandchildren Royce and Mackenzie Mills, brothers Fredrick and Bob Mills, both of Orlando Florida, Sisters Sally Nimblett of Winthrop MA, Debra Webb of Reading PA, Bonnie Coy of N.H, many nieces and nephews, and his mother Marie Bergman and her children. He is the son of the late Robert P. Mills and brother to the late Harold Mills.
After graduating from Winthrop High School in Massachusetts John enlisted in the Air Force and served overseas including Vietnam. John held a B.S. and an M.B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Doctorate of Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Boulder. John Mills had been a Professor of Accounting at the University of Nevada, Reno since 1982, specializing in financial accounting and disclosure. In 1991, he developed a course entitled "Basic Accounting Controls, Procedures and Financial Analysis of the Gaming Industry," which has been incorporated into the Gaming Management program for the College of Business Administration.
John had extensive experience in the gaming industry contributing to such projects as the Rama Nation Casino Project, Ontario Casino Project in Windsor, and provided analysis of bids for the New Orleans Casino for the New Orleans Picayune. He frequently consulted for local casinos, and often spoke before professional and academic groups. He published many gaming related articles.
John also taught at the University of Vermont and Washington State University. As a member of the University of Nevada faculty he also taught in Turin Italy and Bilbao Spain and was the faculty advisor for many years of Beta Alpha Psi. John was an avid tennis player, skier, golfer and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed cooking and sharing a bottle of wine with his many wonderful friends.
A celebration of life will be held at Final Wishes Funeral Home 437 Stoker Ave, Reno Nevada on the 8th day of January at 2 p.m.
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Josefina Martinez
January 17, 2014
Thank you for being so patient with me and for teaching me accounting. I will always remember you as a great educator and would like to thank you for having me as your student. You contributed to my education and thanks to all your support, I now have a good job. But more importantly, I can aspire to a brighter future. My deepest condolences to the Mills family. God Bless You.
Cathy Buck
January 8, 2014
When I was in Grad School, I worked with John as a research assistant, after graduating I came back to UNR and took his gaming accounting class, and have called John my friend for over 16 years. Including my husband, the three of us played bridge, golfed, and socialized on many, fully enjoyed, occasions. We will truly miss you John. My heartfelt sympathy to your family and loved ones and my regrets for not being able to attend your service today.
Scott Odegard
January 8, 2014
Played several hundred sets of tennis with John over the years. Gonna miss his left handed overhead smash. He was a good sport and a good man.
Sharon Uithoven
January 7, 2014
John had a wonderful zest for life - including some mean games on the tennis court! Rest in Peace John, and blessings to your family.
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Dan Allen
January 6, 2014
John, rest in peace and may you forever be in God's presence. You were a great Intermediate Accounting professor and I owe much of my personal success to you and your classes! Thank you!
January 6, 2014
john..you were an inspiration to me....im sorry I couldn't be there.... you were awesome...and I will make sure that yer legacy of the left hand in tennis goes on!.....doug
preet thandi
January 6, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Beth Collins
January 6, 2014
Dr. Mills guided my early career, and set me up for success as an accountant. He made a big impact in my life and I will always be grateful for him. I am very sad to hear of his passing. My prayers are with his family.
Nicole Vanderslice
January 6, 2014
A wonderful man who loved both accounting and teaching. I learned a lot from him and will miss him dearly.
Krysta Jackson
January 6, 2014
Thank you for all the lessons you taught and the kindly interest in all the students and their careers. I wish condolences for your family through this difficult time.
Jessica Krenkel
January 6, 2014
Understated and complex. Glad that I got to know you. Sorry to hear this sad news.
The Mills Family
Debra Webb
January 6, 2014
Alice Muselwhite
January 6, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diane Costin
January 5, 2014
I also went to Winthrp High School so many years ago. I was so sad to hear of his passing.
John in Japanese Garden, Portland, OR
Nancy Fan
January 5, 2014
John at Capitol, Austin, TX, Spring 2008
Nancy Fan
January 5, 2014
John at Genoa, NV, a city he used to bike.
Nancy Fan
January 5, 2014
John at Wahkeena Falls, Vancouver, WA.
Nancy Fan
January 5, 2014
John in University of Nevada at Reno
Nancy Fan
January 5, 2014
John interviewed by reporters
Nancy Fan
January 5, 2014
Nancy Fan
January 5, 2014
Might angles accompany you all the time. My thought and prayer goes to you and your family.
Nancy Fan
January 5, 2014
Dear John,
Thank you very much for your kindness, encouragement and friendship. You mentored me professionally and saw me growing successful as a faculty. You will be forever missed!
Carolyn Murray
January 5, 2014
We just learned of another classmate passing this week from Winthrop High School's Class of 1963. I am so sorry to hear about John. A good guy with a big smile. My condolences to his family.
Judy Cornelius
January 5, 2014
I am shocked and saddened to learn of John's passing. He was an integral part of the formation of the gaming management program in the College of Business. He loved his son, daughter in law, and grandchildren. He enjoyed life. I enjoyed working with him over many years. My sympathy to his family.
Frances Anne Bergman,Erb
January 5, 2014
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Christy Harris
January 4, 2014
A great professor who will be dearly missed.
Anita Reed
January 4, 2014
It was an honor to have spent time with John, he will be missed by many.
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