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Damon Mills Obituary
Dr. Mills was born October 30, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the Rt. Rev. Cedric Mills and Rebecca Mills. He grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Lafayette College where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956. In 1960, he received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Maryland. He served 2 years in the U.S. Navy and completed a residency in Radiology at Cincinnati General Hospital. In 1966, Dr. Mills was awarded a fellowship in Radiology at University of Southern California School of Medicine. For the past 40 years, Dr. Mills remained in practice as a radiologist at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina.
Dr. Mills will forever be remembered for his courage, humor, generosity and mentorship to many along the way. Above all, Dr. Mills was a man who truly loved life. He was passionate about traveling the continents, listening to jazz music, and riding his bicycle. He deeply loved his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Surviving are his loving wife of 50 years, Marcia Mills; son, Marc Mills and wife, Lisa; daughter, Kelly (Mills) Williams and husband, Bobby; daughter, Lisa Mills; and six grandchildren, Taylor Williams, Bria Williams, Donovan Mills, Siena Mills, Marley Mills, Harrison Mills; and a host of relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made in Dr. Mills' memory to UC Irvine Stem Cell Research, 1808 Via Estudillo, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carole and Edward Savage
October 7, 2008
Sincerest Condolences.
The Watson Family
October 2, 2008
It was a privilege to know Dr. Mills. He was the benchmark for courage and perseverance. We will miss him dearly as our friend and neighbor. All our best to his wonderful family. We love you guys.
Pam Neal
October 1, 2008
Marcia and family: Damon and your entire family embraced and welcomed me and my sons as family. The void in my life will never be filled, as no one could ever fill his shoes. No one has to tell any of you what a special human being he was. There will never be another like him. He could make me smile or bring me to tears; he teased me like no one else, and got away with it!! My heart is broken and I will miss him forever.
You guys up there in Heaven better get ready...he will definitely be running the show!
My heart and love are with all of you.
Ken Miller
September 27, 2008
Damon had been a patient and friend for over thirty years. He will be remembered as a warm, compassionate, caring and courageous person. He was an inspiration for all who knew him. I will miss his warm smile and wonderful positive attitude forever.
ROLAND C BAKER
September 27, 2008
Damon Mills will be remembered by me and my family as one of the most expressively honest persons we've known; loyal to his friends and devoted to his family. We did not see him regularly, but have always thought of how he welcomed us as friends and neighbors when we arrived on the Palos Verdes peninsula as a young family thirty-six years ago.
Neil Sherman
September 27, 2008
A valued colleague and friend for many years at Queen of the Valley Hospital, who will be sorely missed.
74th birthday celebration ~ Trumps
Bill and Pearl Baker
September 26, 2008
The loss of a friend is always deeply felt. The loss of a friend who is also considered a family member is a much greater loss.
Our remembrance of Damon will always be anchored by his unfettered, unconditional loyalty to our friendship and family.
We will always treasure our dinners together, our travels, our shared love of jazz, social and political discourse.
We will remember Damon's unyielding courage in the face of adversity. We will remember his dedication to living rather than surviving.
With his passing, we are still family, his and ours.
There are three things that last;
faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13
We love you!
The Bakers
Tim Richardson
September 26, 2008
I came to know Dr. Mills 25+ years ago. I went to college with daughter Kelly and son-in-law Bob is my best friend.
Damon was on my personal Mount Rushmore of what a man should strive to be: a gentleman, a warm-hearted family man, an accomplished professional, well-traveled, well read, light-hearted, physically fit, mentally sharp and generous with his time, talent and treasure. He also had a way of making those he came in contact with feel special.
One "Damon lesson" I try to live by came when he was asked how he always seems to remain balanced even in the face of adversity. His response was that we should always build special personal time in for ourselves each day, month and year. Over time, I've vicariously enjoyed his many lessons by example: adventures to the Galapagos Islands, whole family trips to Hawaii and even his long-distance bike rides.
My life is much enriched as a result of having known Damon Mills.
To Marcia and the Mills family, please accept my most heartfelt condolences across the miles.
Maria Hernandez
September 25, 2008
Dr Mills was a great Radiologist to work with for 18 yrs, you were a very caring person when it came to my daughters transplant thank you for being so caring and concern, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you at SCMI at the lakes. Dr Mills you will be missed (May you rest in peace) .
Stefanie (Baker) Rome
September 25, 2008
I remember Damon Mills as a kind and generous man with a great sense of humor. He was an honored and cherished family friend and the enthusiasm with which he lived his life and loved his family is to be admired! Be encouraged, Mills Family. He is watching over you now as always!
Tina Taggart Rutz
September 24, 2008
You were always so kind and welcoming to me! I will never forget you and Mrs. Mills offering me to stay and live with you and your family the summer before our senior year at PVHS. Kelly is still a wonderful friend of mine.
You are now riding your bike in heaven!
I will be praying for all of you and that God may give you all comfort and peace.
John O'Hara
September 24, 2008
Damon...I recall him, an outstanding man and physician, father and husband. His son, Mark was a great athlete and friend of my sons. I last saw Damon on a Mammoth ski lift pursuing an active life. He was an intelligent, well-trained, pleasant, spiritual gentleman, sadly missed by those he touched,,,,,John O'Hara, M.D.
Dennis Cuocco
September 24, 2008
It was my pleasure and privilege to work with Dr. Damon Mills for over 20years. In every sense of the words, he was a true Gentlemen and a Scholar. He was a mentor, collegue and friend and will be greatly missed.
CELINA TRUJILLO
September 24, 2008
I WILL TRULY MISS DR. MILLS. HE WAS SUCH AN AMAZING AND GIVING PERSON. IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO BE ABLE TO WORK WITH HIM EVERYDAY AND SEE THE PASSION HE HAD FOR HIS WORK. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING DR. MILLS
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