Mills-Martin Family Records - Person Sheet
Mills-Martin Family Records - Person Sheet
NameNelson Eckart MILLS 
Birth14 Feb 1936, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California51
Death19 Jun 2020, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California52 Age: 84
Memoat 3:15 PM; call from Tracy and Wendy; at Huntington Hospital
OccupationPacific Outdoor; Eller Outdoor; Outdoor Sales (owner)
EducationMenlo College; Univ. of Southern California (Beta Theta Pi)
ResidenceSan Diego; New York (1965-67); Tiburon, CA (1967-72); San Marino, CA & Newport Beach, CA53
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.39, 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.52
• 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.52
Census Data
• 1940 Census: San Marino, Los Angeles, California. Age 4, b CA.13
• 1950 Census: San Marino, Los Angeles, California. Age 10, b CA.22
• 1950 Census: San Marino, Los Angeles, California. Age 10, b CA.22
Spouses
Birth29 Dec 1937, Altadena, Los Angeles, California54
Death19 Aug 2026, San Marino, Los Angeles, California55 Age: 88
EducationUC Berkeley
NicknameMargie
FatherHoward Houston BIGGAR (1908-1978)
MotherHarriet Marian FROST (1908-1991)
Individual Notes
• July 23, 2026
We’ve got her at home with 24/7 care. She’s been really declining these last two years. Wendy is 5 minutes away. I’m down in Newport now - we moved here over 5 years ago.56
We’ve got her at home with 24/7 care. She’s been really declining these last two years. Wendy is 5 minutes away. I’m down in Newport now - we moved here over 5 years ago.56
Census Data
• 1940 Census: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California. Age 2, b CA.57
• 1950 Census: San Marino, Los Angeles, California. Age 12, b CA.58
• 1950 Census: San Marino, Los Angeles, California. Age 12, b CA.58
Marriage27 Feb 1960, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California54
Children(Private, Female)