Mark Wright Millard

Mark Wright Millard, of Modesto, California, passed away on August 31, 2016.He was born in Modesto on October 17, 1960, youngest son of the late Harry and Virginia Millard. He attended the public schools of Modesto and graduated from Thomas Downey High School in 1979. After graduation, Mark entered the United States Air Force and served for three years. He received an Associate of Applied Science from ITT in 1990 and spent several years employed as a project manager for ADT, Simplex Grinnell, and Seimans . Five years ago he became an electrical contractor and started his own business, M&M Electric. And, most recently, he was employed by Sabah International.

Mark will always be remembered as a simple, hard working man who was truly devoted to his family. It was not unusual to find the family gathered at Mark and Jessie's home, where everyone was always welcomed. Mark certainly mastered the BBQ and grilling was his passion. There was always good food for all. And it wasn't just the food. Mark was always there to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

Mark truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures.To say Mark had a sense of humor would be an understatement. All you would need to do is check out his Facebook page and see his posts for the day, from coffee posts to political jabs, all in good fun. Mark was also a spiritual man and celebrated his Christian life at Sierra Foothills Community Church.

He was active in the church while always encouraging family and friends to join him. The sadness from our loss of Mark is only lessened by knowing he has been called home and is with our Savior.His wonderful life will forever be cherished by his spouse, Jessie Millard and their five girls, Amelia Pimley (husband Daniel Pimley), Courtney Ponder (husband Nick Ponder), Candy Bishop, Carrie Matheson and Paula Matheson, his five grandchildren, Rachel and Julian Perez, Jayden and Jarrett Pimley, and Lillie Brumley. He is also survived by his two sisters, Nancy Millard and Melinda Millard, his nephew Brannan Millard (wife Consuelo Millard, great nephew Liam Millard) and predeceased by his brother William Millard (wife Susan Millard).

A Celebration of Life is scheduled Saturday, September 10, 2016 , 11:00 am, at Sierra Foothills Community Church , 1040 W. "F" Street, Oakdale, CA 95361. A reception to follow at the church. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Mark Millard to Foothills Community Church, Oakdale, (209) 847-2914 or Sachi Animal Rescue (310) 455-1901