Kristian Eric Mills, born February 12th, 1964, in Seattle, Washington, the only son of Harold and Jean Mills.  His first 2 years of life were on Mercer Island, WA; then a move to Los Angeles. After 6 years in LA; off to Hawaii.  Near 4 years in the Aloha State then a return to the mainland, to the San Francisco area.  5 years later, he made the circle complete returning to Bellevue, WA.

These early life relocations enabled him to handle change and shaped his personality.  He grew up loving to read, write, mechanics and an ability to clearly communicate thoughts and ideas.

Kris was a late teenager when he returned to Bellevue.  Enrolled briefly in college but chose to leave for other interests.  At various times, he was involved in the restaurant business, construction, purchasing agent, boat building, boat and marine repair, attended machinist school, obtained a CDL license, operated a trucking business, married and divorced.

Kris's last move was to Mt. Vernon where he was employed at the Paccar Test Center, bought a house and made this community home.  At Paccar he started as a driver, moved to 'motor vehicles ops, where he enjoyed working with engineers in resolving design and test challenges, advanced to "IT" work; software testing and became proficient with the "Davie" program.

Kris was a strong, kind and thoughtful person, often helped others in need.  He was dearly loved by his family.   He loved God, had a committed faith and trust in him and now rests in his arms; rid of the pain and suffering he endured.  Heaven is rejoicing but missed by family and friends.