Mills-Martin Family Records - Person Sheet
Mills-Martin Family Records - Person Sheet
NameNelson Eckart MILLS 
Birth14 Feb 1936, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California [6306]
Death19 Jun 2020, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California [7441] Age: 84
Memoat 3:15 PM; call from Tracy and Wendy; at Huntington Hospital
OccupationPacific Outdoor; Eller Outdoor; Outdoor Sales (owner)
Education1Menlo College; Univ. of Southern California (Beta Theta Pi)
ResidenceSan Diego; New York (1965-67); Tiburon, CA (1967-72); San Marino, CA & Newport Beach, CA [3916]
NicknameBarney
FlagsMayflower Descendant
FatherNelson Merrell MILLS (1910-1983)
MotherHarriet Louise ECKART (1911-1966)
Individual Notes
• I do wish you the comfort and real pride in your grandchildren that Barney is bringing to us! It is just since we have had him here each Saturday night and I have taken him to Sunday School that I can appreciate what a real little gentleman he is. [6, p 6, lines 260-262]
• February 14, 1936 - June 19, 2020. Nelson "Barney" Eckart Mills, loving husband and father, quintessential adman, and avid golfer, died June 19, 2020, at the Huntington Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84. Born a Valentine's Day baby in 1936, at the Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA, to the late Nelson Merrell Mills and Harriet Eckart Mills. Barney was an avid golfer, World War II buff, and worldwide traveler. He was happiest playing with his Tuesday/Thursday and Saturday Team golf groups, tournament play at Annandale Golf Club, and the Cravens Golf Tournament held at San Gabriel Country Club. He also enjoyed cheering on his USC Trojans as a lifetime Cardinal & Gold Member. Barney attended Stoneman Elementary School and Huntington Middle School in San Marino, as well as South Pasadena/San Marino High School (Class of 1954) in South Pasadena and the University of Southern California. He was a very active member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity in college. His entire career was spent in the family business – outdoor advertising. Barney spent 72 of his 84 years in the San Marino area, but also lived in San Diego, France (United States Air Force), New York, and San Francisco Bay area. Private services will be held on July 12th. [7441]
• February 14, 1936 - June 19, 2020. Nelson "Barney" Eckart Mills, loving husband and father, quintessential adman, and avid golfer, died June 19, 2020, at the Huntington Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84. Born a Valentine's Day baby in 1936, at the Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA, to the late Nelson Merrell Mills and Harriet Eckart Mills. Barney was an avid golfer, World War II buff, and worldwide traveler. He was happiest playing with his Tuesday/Thursday and Saturday Team golf groups, tournament play at Annandale Golf Club, and the Cravens Golf Tournament held at San Gabriel Country Club. He also enjoyed cheering on his USC Trojans as a lifetime Cardinal & Gold Member. Barney attended Stoneman Elementary School and Huntington Middle School in San Marino, as well as South Pasadena/San Marino High School (Class of 1954) in South Pasadena and the University of Southern California. He was a very active member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity in college. His entire career was spent in the family business – outdoor advertising. Barney spent 72 of his 84 years in the San Marino area, but also lived in San Diego, France (United States Air Force), New York, and San Francisco Bay area. Private services will be held on July 12th. [7441]
Census
• 1940 Census: San Marino, Los Angeles, California. Age 4, b CA. [6720]
• 1950 Census: San Marino, Los Angeles, California. Age 10, b CA. [7781]
• 1950 Census: San Marino, Los Angeles, California. Age 10, b CA. [7781]
Spouses
Children(Private, Female)