Donald Milliken
Donald C. Milliken of Windsor died July 13 at North Colorado
Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 13, 1918, in Denver to Charles and Hazel
(Barnhart) Milliken. He was educated in Denver Public Schools and
attend Iowa State University.
He spent five years on active duty in the U.S. Army during World
War II and was discharged with the rank of major, field artillery,
with a bronze star.
He owned and operated cattle ranches near Hudson and Elbert,
producing registered shorthorn cattle. He served several terms as
president of the Western Shorthorn Association. Since 1960, he had
been involved in the real estate and auction business, first as a
partner in Castle Rock Realty and most recently as an associate in
Windsor.
Survivors include his wife, Fawn, to whom he was married in
1978; son Ross Milliken and his wife, Nancy, of Fort Collins;
daughter Lisa Higby and her husband, Pat, of Payette, Idaho;
daughter Lynne Milliken of Golden; stepson Dan Skeith and his wife,
Amy, of Parker; 12 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice (Moseley)
Milliken, and daughter Laurel Royther, both in 1977.
A service was Monday at Faith United Church of Christ in
Windsor. Interment was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Castle
Rock.
Contributions can be made to the Wrangler Division of National
High School Rodeo Scholarship in care of Mark’s Funeral and
Cremation Service, 9293 Eastman Park Drive, Windsor, CO 80550.