Roger "Bryce" Mills
March 27, 2012
Born April 10, 1946, Roger passed away at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa on March 27, 2012, from complications of pneumonia and cancer.
As a former Sergeant, Roger served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1973 and proudly fought in the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart. Roger enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman who liked fishing, hunting, and watching wildlife. Roger loved the Old West and enjoyed riding his Harley through the hills of South Dakota. He spent many weekends at the dirt track watching his grandchildren race.
Roger was preceded in death by his father, Roy, and brother, Jim. He is survived by his mother, Darlene Mills (Webb, IA); sisters: Karen, Kathy, Luann, and Colleen; brother, Kevin; four children, Elena Dunblazier (Colfax, IA), Quentin and his wife, Sheryl Mills (Bondurant, IA), Ryan and Nicholas Mills (Altoona, IA); five grandchildren, Paige, Zach and Lane Dunblazier, Nathan and Alexis Mills; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday at Olivet Baptist Church, 2743 82nd Place in Urbandale, with burial to follow at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
In loving memory of Roger, memorial contributions may be made to the Roger Mills Memorial Fund at Valley Bank, 210 NE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, Iowa 50021.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Doug & Kathy Martin
03/31/2012
Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to all of you. Bryce was one of our best friends and we will miss him so much. Soooo many memories and stories. Call if you need anything at all.
Love to all
Doug & Kathy
Bo & Lisa Seidenkranz
03/31/2012
Nick, Ryan, Quentin, Elena, and families,
We want to extend our shared grief at the loss of your Dad/Grandpa. We are holding you up in our prayers.
Kit & Stan Smith
03/31/2012
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Kit & Stan Smith
03/31/2012
Elena & Quentin & Extended Families:
So sorry to hear of Dad passing, but now he will be at peace with himself. We have alot of fond memories, cruising in his 56 Chevy, horse shows and dodging ditches. I know at this time, things are difficult and confusing, but time will heal, and the puzzle will fall into place, along with your hearts. Lean on each other for support with your families help.
I have send several of these messages for several days, but not seeing them on display, my computer telling me thats its not sent. Hope this one makes it. Love to All, will be thinking of you in our hearts at this time. Take care of each other, time passes too fast.
Kit & Stan
Shelly Adams
03/30/2012
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Love you all
Clay and Tracy Gilge
03/29/2012
Quentin and Sheryl,
We are very sorry to here of the loss of your father. I prayers and heart goes out to you during this difficult time.
Clay and Tracy Gilge
Cathie Nickel
03/29/2012
Please know that my heart aches for you and your family during this time of grief. Roger was a wonderful man -- so much fun to be around and I will miss him. My sincere condolences to all in the family.