Brig. Gen. Jack Ross McMills (Ret.)

Jack McMills Obituary

Brig. Gen. Jack Ross McMills (Ret.) Went home to be with the Lord March 5th, 2009 in San Francisco, at the age of 77, with his devoted wife and family by his side. Jack was born in San Mateo on May 16th, 1931 to Dr. and Mrs. James O. McMills of Millbrae. Jack grew up in Millbrae and graduated from Burlingame H.S. where he was recently (2004) inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to San Mateo Junior College where he won the Northern California J.C. Golf Championship in both 1950 and 1951. In the late '70s and '80s he won 11 golf championships. He holds two golf course records. He attended UCSF and graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in Ft. Benning, GA, majoring in logistics. He was a liaison officer for the US Military Academy at West Point for the West Coast. He served in the US Army for 33 years and stood strong through the Korean War, receiving three purple hearts. Adding to his extensive education and military background, he was on the sheriff dept. in five counties: Trinity, Glenn, Colusa, Lake and San Mateo. He was a member of the Rotary Club in Weaverville and Orland, and a member of the Masonic Lodge for 54 years. He was currently the president of the Willow Creek Mutual Water Co. and active member of the CWA. Jack's life occupation was service to his country and community. His favorite place to be was at the ranch, duck hunting; he loved to golf and was dedicated to his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Gratia (Willows); sister, Andrea Peck; niece, Sharon; nephew, Scott (Manton); daughters, Jackie Armstrong (Timothy) of Modesto, Tina Spessard (Steve) of Tehama; nine grandchildren: Jimmy (Nikki), Daniel, Lucas, Amber, Alisha, Bridget (Adam), Melissa, Jamie, Cody; five great-grandchildren: Shawn, Brynn, Lexi, Mikalah and one on the way. Two special family members Mark and Leslie Shannon and their daughters Leah and Sarah also survive him. Services will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at the Civic Memorial Building/Veterans Hall in Willows at 1:00 pm. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Mar. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack McMills

11 Entries

David Justice

October 26, 2009

I really miss Jack, i'm not even in the states and i'm really sorry i missed his departure, really wanted to play golf with him... He baby sat me when i was a kid and i won't forget how he treated me like a son, ever since my dad passed i always wanted to know as much as i could about the duck club, he helped me figure alot of things out. He was certainly a major figure up at the DC, and without him there, it's just goin to be kind of quiet. I miss him alot. David Justice

Leah Shannon

March 17, 2009

Dearest Papa Jack,

Your strength, dedication to family, and strong sense of duty served as a model that I try to exemplify every day. My memories of you sitting around the dinner table at the cabin laughing about white socks, watches and straight A's are some of the most wonderful I have, and will forever be with me to make me smile. I will do my best to make you proud every day. I love you so much, and will miss you always.

Roy and Robert Preston

March 16, 2009

You are a true American Hero and will be missed. You always made sure the kids won something at the CWA dinners, The kids and I will never forget.

Jackie Armstrong

March 16, 2009

I'm so proud to have been your daughter. I will always love you & cherish my memories of you. You will always be my hero. My heart aches, but I know I will see you again someday.

Russell Perdock

March 13, 2009

You spent your life in the service of others. We thank you for that service.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
will be called children of God."

Bridget Scribner

March 12, 2009

I love you so much Grandma and will miss Grandpa dearly. I have many memories to cherish and stories to tell my children. I'm always here for you.

Jamie Bell

March 12, 2009

You have taught me to be a strong, independent women and I thank you for that everyday!! I will miss you with every moment in my life & dont worry we will take care of grandma for you :)

Larry

March 12, 2009

I worked with the "General" on Clearlake. It was my honor and priviledge to have done so, he was a really great guy.. He will be missed...

Tom O'Rourke

March 12, 2009

My condolences to the family. I worked with Jack at the San Mateo Co. Sheriffs Office and spent many hours talking hunting when we saw each other at Labertville.

Patricia (McMills) Hebert

March 11, 2009

Dear Gratia and Family,
My condolences to all of you.

Norman Taylor

March 11, 2009

Thank you for your wisdom and guidance.

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