Philip Ronald Millard M.D.

1937 - 2017

Philip Ronald Millard, age 79, died of cancer on December 10, 2016, at his Mill Creek home, surrounded by his loving wife, children and sister. Ron was born in Everett, WA, on September 27, 1937, to Philip and Iola Millard and graduated from Everett High School in 1955. Ron graduated from Washington State University in 1959 and the University of Washington Medical School in l963. His internship in Torrance, CA, was followed by a 4-year residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at UW Medical School. Ron married Alice Ann Camp on June 12, 1960, in Ephrata, WA. Their sons, Philip Ronald Millard, Jr., 1965, and David Lee Millard, 1967, were born in Seattle, WA. Their daughter, Laurie Ann Millard, 1970, was born in Oscoda, Michigan. Ron's love for the military began when he joined the U.S. Navy Reserves while in high school. Following his medical residency, Ron served as a Major in the U.S. Air Force for two years at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, MI. He was an American patriot and felt it was a great honor to serve his country. While at Wurtsmith AFB, he was named Officer of the Year. The family returned to Seattle in 1970 where he practiced for four years. They moved to Bellingham, WA, in 1974 where he was a partner of BOGA (Bellingham Obstetrical & Gynecological Association) for 26 years until he retired in 2000. Ron served his community as President of the Bellingham Rotary Club. He also served as President of the WA State Obstetrical Society and President of the Pacific Coast Obstetrical & Gynecological Society. Ron was also a Clinical Assistant Professor with the OB/GYN Department at the University of Washington Medical School. After retiring, Ron and Alice moved to Mill Creek, WA, in 2001. His many interests included salmon fishing, boating, bird hunting, reading, cooking and traveling. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his children, grandchildren and a multitude of wonderful friends. His great sense of humor and compassionate and caring nature were qualities that endeared him to so many. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Alice; his son David Millard, daughter-in-law Kendra Millard and granddaughter Grace Anne Millard of Manhattan Beach, CA; his daughter Laurie Millard and grandson Charles Philip Moe of Kirkland, WA, and his sister Connie Niva and brother-in-law, Jud Marquardt of Seattle, WA. Ron was preceded in death by his oldest son, Philip Ronald Millard, Jr. in 1982. Memorial services will be held January 8 at 2:30 PM at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 10021 NE 124th Street, Kirkland, WA followed by a Celebration of Life reception. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron's memory may be made to the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at WSU (www.medicine.wsu.edu/give), the University of WA Medicine (www.depts.washington.edu/givemed/give), or the Wounded Warriors Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate).