BILL MILLS, FUHS 1945

Mills, William Arlee "Bill".
Bill Mills entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. His loving and devoted family and friends were at his side. Bill was born on May 25, 1927 to Dorothy and Arlee Mills in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in Fullerton along side his brother Bob. He attended Fullerton High School before enlisting in the Navy in 1944. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Bette Whitelock, on May 16, 1948. Together they had two children, Scott and Diane, and multiple dogs named Sammy. They raised their family in Fullerton but enjoyed escaping to their San Clemente beach house where many fond memories were made. Bill and his brother Bob followed in their father's footsteps and went into business together. They had several Ford dealerships, tractor stores, an auto part store, and various real estate endeavourers throughout their career. Bill won several prestigious awards including the Time Quality Dealership Award. Bill retired from Mills Ford in 1992. He enjoyed spending his retirement with his wife traveling near and far in their motor home with their close friends. He also enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren Erin, Alisa, Alexa, Greg, and Kyle. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Bette; son, Scott; daughter, Diane; daughter-in-law, Jane; son-in-law, John, and five grandchildren, Erin (Tyler), Alisa (Ryan), Alexa (Michael), Greg, Kyle, and Sammy.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the City of Hope or a charity of your choosing in his honor.


McAulay & Wallace Mortuary
Published in the Orange County Register from 8/9/2008 - 8/11/2008
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