Brian J. Mills

November 10, 1943 - February 6, 2023

Brian was born in Winnipeg to William and Mary Mills. He is survived by his wife, Jane; sons, Greg and Ryan; grandchildren, Joshua and Julia, and many nieces and nephews.

He completed his B.Sc and M.Sc Electrical Engineering Degrees at the University of Manitoba then moved to BC to complete a Computer Science Degree at UBC. This was followed by a position at BC Hydro where he remained until retirement.

Brian was active throughout his life. He paddled, hiked, jogged, snowshoed, enjoyed soccer, and played tennis and hockey.

His other interests tended towards music, Porsches, and fine wines. His knowledge of wine was encyclopedic and one of his greatest pleasures was enjoying a discussion with friends on the merits and qualities of this year or that varietal.

Brian valued his friendships, the closest of which he formed through his hockey teams - the Black Rats and the Old Birds. He treasured their getaway weekends on Mayne Island or in the BC Interior.

Brian was a devoted father. To encourage his sons’ interest in sports he volunteered his time coaching youth baseball and soccer and managing youth hockey teams. He also emphasized his sons’ academic learning, instilling an interest in Math, Science and Computers.

Many thanks to the remarkable nurses and caregivers at Creekstone and at Berkley Care Centres in North Van for their compassionate and attentive care.

A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at a later date.

No flowers please.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hollyburnfunerals.com for the Mills family.