Mildred Cruz Obituary

Mildred (Carter) Cruz Affectionately known as "Millie", daughter of John and Theresa Wells, was born February 6, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee, then later raised in Toledo, Ohio by John and Wisteria Wells. As an adult she settled in Washington State, where she raised her children. She was employed by Safeway Corporation for 20 years where she met and later married the Love of her Life, Juan Cruz. Millie touched the lives of so many people with her beautiful smile, caring ways, and infectious laughter. She had the gift of making friends wherever she went. There was nothing she enjoyed more than preparing and sharing delicious meals with her family and friends. Never using a measuring cup or cookbook, her family favorites always turned out perfect! After a courageous bout with cancer, Millie departed this life on October 11, 2011 to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Left to cherish her precious memories are her mother Wisteria Wells, brother Jimmy Wells and wife Marian, children LaRoi, Keith and wife Barbara, Kevan and wife Bedez, Paula and husband Nerio, Paul, Phillip and wife Linda, and Lisa and husband Rod, grandchildren Wesley, Bill, Jason, Nicole, Kevan William, Stevan, Kennedy, and Garrett, great grandchildren Cameron, Caleb, Jason Carter, and a host of other relatives and very special friends. The viewing visitation will be Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Mountain View Funeral Home, located at 4100 Steilacoom Boulevard S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499, from 2:00- 9:00 PM. Her home-going service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 1:00PM at the First Baptist Church of Lakewood, 5400 112th Street S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499. The family requests that in lieu of gifts please donate to the American Cancer Society in her name.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Oct. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Mildred Cruz

13 Entries

October 20, 2011

Love you Millie!! my girls loved how you always were so accepting of them in your home, and you always welcomed me also. You will be missed
diana

June Johnson

October 19, 2011

The fun, warm, loving, exciting, vivacious Millie was a very special person in my life. She not only taught me about fashion and shopping, she also taught me a lot about life. Millie always kept her door open to me and my family and always welcomed new sheep into her fold. Condolences and blessings to her children during this time. God Bless, June

October 19, 2011

We loved Grandma Millie. She was the best neighbor to us in the Silvercrest Condo's neighborhood. She threw a baby shower for us (along with neighbor Mary) because my daughter was the first baby born in the neighborhood. She invited us to play on the family softball team too. We have very fond memories of Millie, Juan & the entire family.
Both Juan & Millie will forever be missed,
Kent, Shannon, Taylor & Hallie Johnson

ED & CINDY MCGRATH

October 18, 2011

MEMORIES OF MILLIE BRING SMILES, LAUGHTER, AND HEARTS FULL OF LOVE. HER HUGS ALWAYS WELCOMED YOU INTO HER HOME AND MADE YOU FEEL LIKE FAMILY. FIRST A STRONG WOMAN, THEN AWESOME MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER AND FRIEND. WHAT A LEGACY TO A FULL LIVED LIFE. SENDING LOVE, PRAYERS, AND HUGS.

October 18, 2011

My condolences to all of Millies Family. I worked with her for a long time and got to know her as a friend, and I will always remember her laughter and good attitude no matter what. It made me happy just to be around her. Judy Tyler

Angelique Corrado

October 17, 2011

My family and I feel blessed to be able to know such a warm and comforting soul. She always made us feel like members of her extended family. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time.

Theresa Van Cleave & Family

October 17, 2011

Grandma Millie will be missed by all of us who loved her infectious laugh, her joyous smile, her genuine love of her family and friends. She was a big part of our families life and we will dearly miss her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

April Gary

October 17, 2011

Miss Millie, was my second mother away from home. The first time I met this beautifuul creature, I knew we would be soulmates. Eventhrough you have left earth, your spirit will forever live on in your children and the people that you touched along the way. You will forever be an angel. Love always, April Gary

Evangelene Weatherby-Terry

October 17, 2011

To the Family of Millie, my prayers are with you during this time of sorrow, it is known from God's word to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I pray you find comfort and strength. Evangelene Weatherby-Terry

nicole carter

October 17, 2011

I love you so much grandma : )

LaRoi Carter

October 17, 2011

Mom, you touched so many lives with your beautiful spirit and positive vibe. I will miss you and love you forever.
Butch

LaRoi Carter Sr.

October 16, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Linda Weatherby-Walker

October 16, 2011

I would like to send my condolences to the entire family. Mz. Cruz always had a smile and a hug for me everytime I saw her. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. I would just like to say to the family that I will continue to pray for you all and may God keep you in his loving arms during your time of grief. God bless you all.

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