Obituary of Hugh Slater McMillan

HUGH SLATER "MICK" McMILLAN August 28, 1935 - June 20, 2013 Mick made his final journey on Thursday, June 20, 2013 with his family by his side. He was born in Regina, and grew up as the third generation on the McMillan family farm near Francis. As a young man, he loved hunting and fishing, and was a great sportsman. He had many stories like hunting moose up North, baseball and hockey tournaments with life-long friends, and trips to Denver. In his 20's, he travelled the province as a herd inspector for the Deptment of Agriculture. Mick took over the farm after his father's passing in the late 50's, continuing to raise cattle, horses, and his beloved Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. His interest in horses motivated him to become active showing and racing Appaloosas. He was a founding member of the Francis and District Lions Club, the Diamond Rafter Beef Co-Op, and a trustee on the board of the Francis United Church. Mick married Carolyn Halbert (nee Stewart) in 1990, and gained three stepdaughters and their families. Among Carol and Mick's many combined interests, the Saskatchewan Roughriders topped the list, and together they cheered from the same seats that Mick held for 61 seasons. Mick and Carol enjoyed every game during their time together. He was a fixture at local auctions, gun shows, and never drove by a garage sale without stopping. Mick will be remembered with love and laughter by his wife Carolyn; Dolores and Warren Janzen, and children Candice, Dwila, and Ian, Sheila and Bruce Humphrey, and children Eric and Abby, and Caryn Halbert and children Kent, Hunter, and Yzann; daughter Keely; Crystal Mossing-Mascaro and children Sierra and Clay; Corvin Mossing and daughter Miranda; and our wonderful extended family. A huge part of Mick's life was his friends, both life-long and new. Mick enjoyed his full and exciting years of story-telling and deal-making in his home town of Francis. Wearing your Rider Pride (or favorite plaid shirt), please join Mick's family for a Memorial Gathering at the Francis Community Hall on Monday, July 22nd, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Rather than flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mick to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation - Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in recognition of the exceptional care he received during his stay at www.hrf.sk.ca or call (306) 781-7521, To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfunewralchapel.com