Tech for All makes
available to individuals in the community the means to become skilled
and competent in computer use; we do this by gathering donations,
collecting and reconditioning used equipment, identifying qualified
recipients and placing the appropriate equipment with them solely
for their use and at no charge.
Tech
for All's dear
friend and
volunteer
Dr. Walt Mill
Walter
C. Mill, D.O. - Departed on Nov. 10, 2009 and resided in Denver,
CO.
Walter Clark Mill was born to Melvin C. & Viola F. Mill
on April 17, 1920 in Bismark, N.D. He grew up in Kirksville
& New Madrid, Missouri as the only son of 3 children. He
graduated from East High School in Denver while his dad completed
a year long course in Ophthalmology then graduated from the
University of Missouri. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S.
Army from 1942-1946 in the Pacific theater before attending
the Still College of Osteopathy in Des Moines, IA. He interned
and practiced in the Denver area from 1950 to 1977 then became
a professor and the chairperson of the Department of Osteopathic
Medicine at the Michigan State University until retiring in
1992. He returned to Denver in 2000.
From internship to Chief of Staff at Rocky Mountain Osteopathic
Hospital, Walt was also very active in the Colorado Osteopathic
Association, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons &
American College of Manipulative Medicine. He was certified
in OB-Gyn, Surgery & Osteopathic Manipulation receiving
Fellowships with the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons,
Academy of Osteopathy. He practiced during the era where medical
house calls were common & brought over 1500 babies into
the world.
While
teaching at MSU, Walt enjoyed two sabbaticals to Africa at the
University of Maiduguri, Nigeria and was awarded a Senior Fulbright
Fellowship to work at the University of Zambia. With photography
being a passion, member of the Jaskson Camera Club, the opportunity
to share his personal travelogues with family, friends and organizations
was a pleasure.
Walt spent 10 years of active scouting with son Michael, earning
the Silver Beaver Award & Vigil Order of the Arrow. In that
time he was priviledged to lead the Denver Area Council to Idaho
for a National Jamboree as well to Mt. Fuji, Japan for a World
Jamboree.
He was a life
member of the Masonic Lodge including the Shriners, Knights
Templar & a 32nd Degree Mason.
Since returning to Denver, Walkt has been a member of the University
Park Methodist Church, attended Men's Bible Study, PEGS &
enjoyed being a greeter.
Walt was preceded in death by infant son Walter C. Jr. and sister
Esther Luaghin.
A loving husband, father & brother, Walt is survived by
his wife Jeanne; children Sue (Larry) Willard, Kiowa CO; Dr.
Michael Mill (Michelle), Chapel Hill, NC: Beverly Mill (Tucson,
AZ); sister Margaret Oliver, Denver, CO. Grandchildren Isabella
Mill, So. Lake Tahoe, CA: Cassandra Mill, Arcata, CA; Riley
& Emily Mill, Chapel Hill, NC ad Josh Serlin, Tucson, AZ;
as well as several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Obituary provided by Horan & McConaty - Colorado