Steven Richard Mills
February 12, 1951 – July 4, 2025

Steven Richard Mills 02.12.51-07.04.25 Age 74

Steve was born in Coos Bay, Oregon on February 12, 1951, to Dorothy and Richard Mills. He spent his childhood in Orovile, California. He graduated from Las Plumas High School and attended Butte College where he played and loved softball. In March of 1972, Steve joined the 132d Engineer Battalion in the Armed Forces and was honorably discharged in December of 1977. He was very proud to be a Veteran. Through his mother Dorothy, he was a proud member of the Maidu (Concow) tribe.

Steve had two children, Brandon and Jared, who he loved and spoke of often. Brandon followed in his fathers footsteps by also serving in the Armed Forces.

Steve had many varied jobs while living in California, including Fire Fighting for the Chico Fire Department, EMT, Umpiring baseball and he owned his own business painting homes. In 2012, Steve sold his business, retired and moved to Malad, Idaho. After getting settled in Malad, through friendship with Kirk Hill he started helping Coach the Malad Blaze softball team and then went on to help coach the Malad High School Softball team and was part of a few State Championship teams. Coaching definitely brought joy and fostered many friendships for Steve. He was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 2014. Steve was a lifelong outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish, camp, and go RZR riding with the friends he loved like family, his 12 pack. There will be a hole in that group, and he will be missed immensely.

Steve is survived by son Jared (Aislinn), three grandchildren Rory, Xander and Tessa of Minnesota, sisters Judy Every of Boise Idaho and Pam Mills of Conroe, Texas and many friends who loved him like family in California and Idaho. Steve never met someone that didn’t become a friend. His service he gave around the community of Malad will be greatly missed. He’s preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and son Brandon.

A viewing will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 12 to 2pm at the Horsley Funeral Home in Malad, Idaho followed by a RZR ride to Dry Canyon Campground for a Celebration of his life. Please reach out to either Kirk or Jennifer Hill if you’d like to join. Steve’s remains will be returned to California to his favorite fishing hole he shared with his Dad and Grandmother.