Steven Michael Brian Millard

Steven Michael Brian Millard, an Irish Catholic born on October 25, 1957 lived a full and rich life until pneumonia took him to the Lord on August 4, 2023.

A lifelong Bay Area resident born in San Francisco, then later moved to Pleasanton, a town he loved for the rest of his life. Gone before him are his parents Paddie and Jack Millard.

From playing water polo at Amador, to semi-professional football, to a drug free powerlifting competitor, sports helped to shape his life. A man ahead of his time, he trained firefighters, professional athletes, and owned his own sports specific training facility called Iron Tech through the 80's and 90's. He later became the Sports and Conditioning coach for the San Jose Sharks. His greatest sports accolade was to be the driving force and training coach to his brother Keith Millard an All -Pro Minnesota Viking.

Whether on a sports field, riding his Harley to Arizona, playing drums in his band, or recording with musicians, this man lived every part of his life on his own terms. He was a man's man, commanded a room and loved to laugh and party with the best of them.

Among the many that loved him, he is survived by his four beautiful children, Nikki Crandall, Travis Millard, Stevie Rooney and Shayla Millard who will take the best of him with them as they live to honor their father's life. Steven is also survived by his sister Karen, brothers, Tony, Keith and Mike Millard. They will forever hold him in their hearts for the way he stayed true to being the "big brother" to them all.

Steven loved his family, his friends, his sports, music and Harley. And if you listen carefully you can hear him hoisting a beer and toasting to all that loved him.

May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand...

Gone too soon, and sorely missed, Godspeed Steven.