Wylie G "Red" Mills

Wylie G. Mills (Red), 76, left his earthly body Thursday morning, June 23rd, 2016 surrounded by family and friends, to continue his journey heavenward into the arms of Jesus; and to reunite with his parents Cecil and Opal, his dear sister Dixie and little brother Billy. Wylie was born in Miami, Oklahoma on February 25th, 1940 to Cecil L. and Opal E. Mills.

Wylie started his life in Miami, Oklahoma, moving to the Yakima Valley when he was four years old. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Selah where he grew up and learned the value of hard work while working on the family apple farm.

After graduating from Selah High School, Class of 1959, he and a friend were picking apples on the family farm, as they watched a plane fly over they both decided at that moment to join the Air Force. He served in the Air Force for four years as a flight engineer on a C-124 stationed in Japan. During his term of service he was also able to attend college at the University of Alabama. Returning home to Selah in 1964, Wylie began a career in construction.

During this time, Wylie was re-acquainted with classmate Rinda Wimer, who became the love of his life. In 1966, they were married at the Methodist church in Selah where they raised two children and always enjoyed spending time as a family doing activities such as boating, skiing, and traveling. Wylie started his own construction company in 1970, WG Mills Construction. He was a contractor for the next 25 years around the Yakima Valley. Wylie believed in working hard and playing hard. He taught his children the value of hard work and instilled in them honesty and integrity. Wylie loved his family and friends. He had a big heart and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.

Wylie is survived by the love of his life, Rinda A. Mills; his daughter, Melinda A. Fulks (Kevin); his son, Stacy M. Mills (Ryanne “Rybaby”); grandchildren, Travis Pendleton (Kami), Brittany Lompa (Nick), Dane Purdin, Brock Mills, Mark Mills, Bryce Mills, Paul Fulks (Miriam), Gina Dahl (Shawn) and Sharon Fulks; great grandchildren, Brynn Pendleton, Braylee Pendleton, Elena Dahl, and Quinn Lompa. He is also survived by his four brothers, Bobby Mills (Barbara), Jimmy Mills (Dot), Johnny Mills (Nellie), and Cecil Mills Jr. (Mari); two sisters, Patti Nalley “Pattie Lou” (Darrell) and Connie Adams “Nonnie Suki” (Dee); two sisters-in-law, Jan Gardner (Bill), Pam Morse (Wayne); one brother-in-law, Skip Wimer (Marilyn); and numerous nephews and nieces; as well as his best friend and companion, Miley.

Wylie is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil L. and Opal E. Mills; his baby brother, Billy; his sister, Dixie Burrell; and two nephews.

The family of Wylie would like to thank Dr. Berman, Dr. Krueger, and Dr. McLaughlin for working so hard to sustain Wylie’s life, the nursing staff at Memorial, the ER staff at Memorial, the staff at Regional Coronary Cath Lab, the staff at Regional CCU/ICU, the precious Chaplain at Regional and Pastor Cindy Shively of Grace of Christ Church, and “The Prayer Warriors,” you know who you are, for all your prayers and love during this very difficult time. Your love and grace sustained Wylie and his family. Thank you and God bless you all.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Union Gospel Mission. To share a memory of Wylie visit www.lepfuneralhome.com.