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brian Bond "Bubby" MILLS

1968 - 2020

brian Bond "Bubby" MILLS obituary, 1968-2020, Spokane Valley, WA

BORN

1968

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Thornhill Valley Chapel

1400 South Pines Road

Spokane, Washington

brian MILLS Obituary

MILLS, Brian Bond "Bubby" (Age 52) Our son Brian was born June 4, 1968 in Spokane, Washington. He passed away on October 6, 2020 after a courageous battle against esophageal cancer. Brian attended Central Valley schools graduating from Central Valley High in 1986. Growing up in Liberty Lake, he played soccer, beginning at age 8 and culminated his soccer years by traveling with a select soccer team to Europe at age 18. He attended SFCC after high school, achieving an AA degree. Brian was then employed by Burlington Northern RR as an engineer for many years. Brian loved his boys, Braden and Blake; his family; his many dogs; golfing with Chris and Steve, the Raiders, and working in the yard and garden. He had a multitude of friends throughout his life. Steve Ruef and Chris Walker remained his dearest and supportive friends throughout all the peaks and valleys. Linda Schmidt, his loving companion supported him through many difficult years and remained with him until the end. Brian faced many trials during his life. He was an inspiration to us for the way he took on these trials and was successful in overcoming all of these obstacles except his battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Kathy Mills; sons, Braden and Blake Mills; Shelly Mills, their mother; sisters, Melissa Morgan and Kerri Ann Quispe. Many thanks to Hospice of Spokane and the many doctors that cared for him. A special thank you to Dr. Greg Heinicke for his personal care and connection to Brian. Donations to Hospice of Spokane may be given in Brian's name. There will be no service due to Covid19 until Spring.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Oct. 11, 2020.

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Larry Bernbaum

October 15, 2020

Gary and Kathy, I am so sorry to learn of Brian's death. I wish you both and all of his loved ones peace, and the miracle healing that the passage of time provides us.

Bob and Dottie Warnock

October 12, 2020

Gary, Kathy and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian will be so missed. We stayed in touch with him regularly.
Much Love,
Bob & Dottie Warnock

Ernie and Norma Guillaume

October 11, 2020

Ernie and I are heartbroken over this very sad news. Brian was one of "our kids" growing up and we have such fond memories of him. We just loved him!! Gary and Kathy we have been trying to get ahold of you but don't have a current phone number. Please know you are both in our hearts and prayers.
Ernie and Norma Guillaume

Megan Breen Leigh

October 11, 2020

Gary and Kathy, I embrace you and your family at this challenging time as you adjust to Brian's passing. He will remain your eternal treasure.

Megan Breen Leigh (CV High faculty from decades ago)

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