We have missed you this past year, Dad, but I am sure you are having a great time in Heaven! We love you!!

Condolences to you Mary and your Family from your TÜV SÜD America Inc. Family. I had the privilege of meeting (Al) Mr. Mills as I addressed him during my 9 years of employment at General Dynamics - Convair Division. Later down the road I was honored and surprised to be working together again here at TÜV SÜD America Inc. in the EMC Department. Mr. Mills was a great mentor to me as well to my late husband William C. Vega (Billy) -NARTY Engineer of EMACO which is now called TÜV SÜD - EMC where I have remained employed over 25 years. I just wanted to let you know his legacy lives on which I believe was guided by Jesus Christ our Lord with his knowledge that changed so many lives and will continue for many years to come.

I remember Al and Mary joining Ron and me on mission trips to Alaska and France. Al had a servant's heart; he was willing to do anything asked of him for the kingdom of God. My Ron went to be with the Lord two years ago, so I am picturing Ron welcoming Al to his heavenly home. I pray for you, Mary, as you grieve. I understand.

Al was our cousin and I remember he would come home from the Navy in his
uniform for visits in WI and I was about 9-12 yrs old. We were intrigued with the latest and greatest gadgets that he would bring home from Japan that always entertained us as they were so unique at the time, such as, recorders and movie cameras etc. Enjoyed Al and Mary's many visits to WI.

Our sympathy Mary and family.

Love from the Clyde Andersen Family

 

I remember Al as a very thoughtful and modest person who loved his family. My husband Dick admired Al and always said Al was the smartest man he had ever known. Al, Guy East, Art McGrew and Dick enjoyed many a card game together. For several years, once a month, Al and Mary, Guy and Jean East, At and Arline McGrew and Dick and I had pot luck dinners, celebrating birthdays and followed by cards for the men.  Deciding to buy Dine-Out Books, we were then known as "The Dine Out Group." We all enjoyed eating at different restaurants around San Diego,. We included Dick and Darlene Need, when they were home on leave. How fortunate to be given avocados from the Mill's ranch (aka back yard) and, also, to benefit from Al's car-repair knowledge. I remember that Dick and I had the pleasure of serving with the Mills on the Ambassador's Class Party Committee at Scott Memorial Baptist Church, East, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.    I am sure that Guy, Art and Dick were there to welcome Al to Heaven!

Ginger remembers happy visits. Walter remembers times at General Dynamics, and we're glad we will meet again around the throne. Love to you, Mary, and we're praying for you. We were so sorry when the visiting restrictions happened here at Mt. Miguel because of Covid, and the bumpy ground kept Mary from getting up to his window.  

We played so many games together, Al was the best at keeping score and remembering all the plays. It was always a treat to be around the table at the Mills house. You knew the conversation would be enjoyable with Al guiding the subject matter. We traveled together, ate countless meals especially pizza and movie nights, served on committees together at church and worshiped together. What a blessing it was to call Al our friend. I know there is much celebrating in heaven among friends already there.

Jim & I were privileged to be friends of the Mills for over 50 years. Al was always the gentleman. I was intimidated to be his partner in card games because with his keen mind he could remember every card played & I was afraid of making the wrong choice. We & our families grew up together & even when we lived on opposite ends of town, the friendship continued. We were able to spend a week with the Mills in Branson, MO & have great memories of that trip. Al was a quiet man of God but one of great influence.