Melvin Charles Mills [54559]

  General Notes:

Melvin Charles "Chuck" Mills, 91, passed away April 8, 2015, in Thermopolis.

Chuck was born Feb. 15, 1924, in Riverton, Wyo., to Alonzo and Grace Mills. He was the youngest of nine children.

Chuck married Betty Jurine Sorensen on Feb. 15, 1947. Chuck is survived by three daughters, Jean, Linda and Kristy, two sons-in-law Jim and Neil. Chuck and Betty also had five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by Betty, his wife of 66 years, who passed away Sept. 21, 2014, his parents, all of his brothers and sisters.

Chuck was a very loyal patriot to both his country and flag. He served in the US Army and was in WWII serving on the European Front. Later he joined the National Guard unit here in Thermopolis. Chuck's unit was called to serve in the Korean War. While there, Chuck received the Silver Star for bravery above and beyond the call of duty. He also received the Purple Heart for being wounded while in Korea. Where ever Chuck lived there was always an American flag flying above.

Most of Chuck's working career was spent at Grass Creek, Wyo. He worked for Marathon Oil which he retired from. After retiring. Chuck drove a school bus for the Children's Center. He loved all the students and they loved him.

Chuck and Betty were avid campers. They loved the mountains especially the Big Horns and camped every chance they got. Chuck also loved to hunt and fish. He loved horses and had them most of his life and rode as often as he could. As a young teenager Chuck worked for the Double Diamond Ranch near Dubois as an outfitters/wrangler. But more than anything, Chuck loved his family and being able to spend time with them.

© Northern Wyoming Daily News April 15, 2015

Melvin married Betty Jurine Sorensen [54558] [MRIN: 19974], daughter of Hans Chris Sorensen [54507] and Christina Sorensen [54557], on 15 Feb 1947. (Betty Jurine Sorensen [54558] was born on 8 Jan 1925 in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska, United States, died on 21 Sep 2014 in Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, Wyoming, United States and was buried in Sep 2014 in Riverside Cemetery, Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, Wyoming, United States.)