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John Mills Obituary
John Carlton Mills of North Pole went to be with the Lord on Nov. 3, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.
John was born in Jackson, Mich., on
Nov. 23, 1963. He was raised in Munith, Mich., and graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1982.
He was adventurous and loved the outdoors and all of nature. He loved to fish, hunt, snowmachine, ride four-wheelers and work. At the age of 25, he went to Alaska, which was something he had always dreamed of. In 1989, he went to work for Alaska Unlimited gold mining at St. George Creek in the Alaska Range. He worked for M&M Constructers from 1990-1998. He joined the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 and worked through the union from 1998â€"2007.
He met his future wife, Michelle "Shelly," in 1990, and they married on
Aug. 21, 1993. They had many wonderful times and great adventures together, and in 2004, they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Morgan.
John was a caring and wonderful husband, father, brother, son and friend. His honesty, kindness, strength and love for his family and friends will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
John is survived by his wife, Shelly; daughter, Morgan; mother, Barbara Mills of Ocala, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Shari and Bill Love of Leslie, Mich., brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Allison Mills of Jackson, Mich., sister, Nanci Mills of Ocala, sister, Tracey Mills of Leslie, brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Lori Mills of Dafter, Mich.; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
John was preceded in death by his father, Larry Mills; grandparents, Neil and Alta Marie Mills and Bud and Olive Churchill.
A celebration of John's life will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 1037, 200 First Ave.
There will be a potluck immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Morgan Mills Education Fund at Credit Union 1, 909 First Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701.
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Steve and Merie Nickell
November 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with Shelly and Morgan. John is in God's Loving Hands now. He and Shelly brought us much joy and good fellowship. John will be missed till we see him again one day.
Rob Hartt
November 20, 2009
I worked with John many times from 2001 to 2005 from the POGO Ice Road to here in town with Great Northwest. John was as good a man as I have ever known, and I will remember him fondly. My prayers are with his family.
Bob Harrison
November 20, 2009
God Bless, I will continue to remember the Good Times that you brought into my life in Central when you had the store.
Julie Wolfe
November 19, 2009
To the Mills Family,
I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God keep you strong and help you through this difficult time. I will continue to pray for you. John was a good friend and he will be missed.
Deb Baker
November 18, 2009
Shelly & Morgan, You have both been on my mind since I heard about John's passing. I find it so hard to believe and have been looking back at pictures of all the memories we have shared. I will spend time w/you when you are ready to remember the good times and to share pictures from the summer Morgan came to life.
Sally Navarre
November 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with with you Shelly and Morgan!! May beautiful memories with John fill each of your days. John will now rest peacefully and his strong loving spirit will be with you all forever.
November 16, 2009
I would like to extend my condolences to your family. May God grant you comfort (2nd Corint. 1:3 & 4). You are in my prayers.
Sandy Wood
November 16, 2009
John was a great father and husband to two very special ladies in his life. It will always be with fond memories that the people who knew him, will remember him. My deepest sympathies to you both. God Bless.
Dave @ Bev
November 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike & Terri Nault
November 15, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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