Gerald Franklin Mills

Gerald Franklin Mills was born in Downieville, California on July 15, 1937 to Ruby Stoner and Dwight Mills. When he was young, he moved to San Jose. He graduated from Campbell High in 1956 and then went to serve in the Army. After the Army he started a lifelong career with PG&E.

He married Barbara Ann Sewell on June 30, 1962 in Sunnyvale, California. They lived in San Jose for nearly 58 years where they had one child, Vanessa (Clay) Fiske. He was the proud grandpa to Franklin, Victoria and Clark who brought endless joy.

Gerry retired in 2000 so he could enjoy Giants baseball games, reading, watching Jeopardy and traveling around the country and the world with his friends and family. He was known for his famous Manhattan and enjoyed his trip to Kentucky immensely.

He lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on March 22 peacefully at home. He is survived by his wife, daughter and grandchildren. For those interested in attending the service virtually, details can be found at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/gerrymills .

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley or PANCAN.org

And in the words of Alex Trebek, “I’ve lived a good life, a full life, and I’m nearing the end of that life … if it happens, why should I be afraid of that?”