MILLS, Beryl Allen - b. June 25, 1933 - d. December 27, 2021

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Beryl Allen Mills was born June 25, 1933 in Sedan, Kansas, the son of Carl and Piccola (Robinson) Mills.  He passed away December 27, 2021 in Parsons, Kansas at the age of 88.

Beryl graduated from Independence High School in Independence, Kansas in 1951.  Following graduation, he served four years in the United States Navy.  He received his Associates degree from Independence Community College in 1957 and then graduated from Kansas Sate College of Pittsburg in 1959 with a degree in Business Administration.  He also attended the University of Missouri School of Law at Kansas City in 1959.  He is listed in Who's Who in Kansas.

On November 17, 1956, Beryl married Phyllis Swearingen.  To this union were born four children, Deborah, Amy, David, and Phillip.  As a young couple, Beryl and Phyllis enjoyed camping, fishing, bowling, and square dancing with their friends and families.  Grandchildren ad great-grandchildren became their priority later i life.  They rarely missed a sporting event or other activity, no matter how far they had to travel.

Beryl worked for Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartleville, Oklahoma for four years before beginning his career as an Accountant at ARCO Pipeline in Independence, Kansas.  He worked for ARCO for 33 years before retiring in 1992.  During his time at ARCO, Beryl served on a Task Force for the Alaska Pipeline Service Company in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska.  H also lived in Houston, Texas temporarily as a Project Accountant.

Beryl was a cattle rancher for over 45 years.  He is a former member of Lions International, served on the Board of Directors of Pet Producers of America, and belonged to the America Legion Post #0149 Howard, Kansas.  Beryl was a member of the Liberty Methodist Church.

Beryl is survived by his children, Deborah (Troy) Hagerman of Newton, Kansas, Amy Donley of Tulsa, Oklahoma, David (Bobbi) Mills of Independence, Kansas, and Phillip Mills of Verdigris, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Mitchell Donley of Atlanta , Georgia, Daniel Donley of Orlando, Florida, Nick (Julie) Dailey of Independence, Kansas, Loni (Toby) Muniger of Olathe, Kansas; great-grandchildren, Cohen Dailey, Brady Muninger, and Hailey Muninger; a sister, Judy Vincent of Murray, Utah, and his companion, Connie Carter of Independence, Kansas.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Mills; his parents;  three brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at Potts Chapel on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Potts Chapel, 122 S. Penn Avenue, Independence, Kansas  67301.

(taken from the Potts Chapel website)