DANIEL MCMILLAN Obituary

Dan and his band played at my 40th birthday party a few years ago. He said there was "no charge"--he was just that kind of guy--but of course we tipped him anyway. Dan was a big part of the First Heritage Bank family when I was there; I'm sure that didn't change. Dan and Mary Mac brought their medieval personas (alter-egos?!) to a stockholder event we held in Poulsbo. They were the hit of the party! No one could resist Dan with his child-like zest for life and his over-sized hugs and personality. His unstinting generosity will long be remembered by not only his family and friends, but strangers whose lives he briefly--memorably--touched. Thank you, Dan, for the laughs and the great times.

Mary and family
Dan was an inspiration to all of us and he leaves us with this legacy in his family.
God Bless you Dan - and we will see you again.

Chris, Sean, Laura, Jered,
We are thinking of you. Daniel/Olafr was a giant spark in our life. Not only did he give inspiration, jokes, a wonderfully intriging way of looking at things, but he was so loving and fun to be with. He shared his family, his music and life!! He gave so much to our band "The Scrubs" he was the heartbeat of new music, and most inportantly a friendship you could count on. He loved his family, wife, and pretended not to be soft. He was Rusty's best man at our wedding!
I am so blessed to have him in our lives. We love you all, and will see you soon to celebrate this blessed gift of a man. Good night now, Cindy and Rusty

Kissie Sean, Jered & Laura , I am so sorry for your loss of your Husband and Father! (Dad!) I just do not know what to say! God, I am sooo Sorry! I just do not know what to say!

Very soory to hear Dan has passed away. Dan worked in my office when he first started appraising, we were using typewriters. computers were just starting to be applied to appraising and Dan got one. He convinced me that type writers would soon be a thing of the past so i got one also. The two of us spent a lot of time figuring out how to operate the computers and our business was soon streamlined. I still have some of the old letter heads "Aiken and McMillan Real estate Appraisers". best of luck to you and your family.
Mike Aiken

Danny moved next door to us on 7th street and we were fast friends in grade school. I remember the hole in the fence between his yard and mine that remained open for years--not from neglect but so that we could go back and forth without getting out on the road. Speaking of out on the road--I remember getting the whipping of my life from my mom for not being responsible for his safety when the Wells triplet's house burned down and he and I jumped on our bikes to go see it and were riding among the fire trucks! My thoughts go to the helicopter tree where we built a treehouse and the cedar on 6th and Section that had limbs that were completely polished from kids climbing and swinging on them. I remember the playroom upstairs with the built-in desks and the laundry room in the garage where Maureen taught me how to fold fitted sheets. I will send a few pictures I have of those sunny sweet days of childhood and the hole will remain in the fence in my mind forever. Although we didn't keep in touch just reading the obit makes me know he had a good life and was much loved and that makes me glad.
~~~Linda Benson

There is something magic in the waters of the Skagit River. It spawns not only great fish...but actors, singers, clowns, musicians, and wonderful performers. I know this beacuse I was born in Mount Vernon in 1954. I went to Mount Vernon High School with both Dan and Chris. WE were ALL involved with the drama department, plays,musicals, pep skits, radio shows----you name it!!! WE were always there. When I attended high school from 1969 to 1972...we had such a very rich and rewarding bunch of actors, singers and performers. We were gifted with a very great drama teacher, Joe Daman and Mark Pearson who taught english and broadcasting....they both enriched our lives and gave us all such support....Dan came into the lives of us Thespians like a tornado driving a motorcycle!!!! He was the original "FONZ" at Mount Vernon High School. We all just welcomed him with open arms. He was cast in the play,"Up the Down Staircase"...and as a result of that...was cast as MACBETH in what we all thought--was crazy for Mount Vernon-----Shakespeare's MACBETH. But we all pulled it off...Dan and I had a real great sword fight with real heavy swords----It's amazing we did NOT cut off our actual heads. as tough as he looked on the outside----Dan was a very loving and true friend to ME....and to the rest of our good ol' Thespian Troupe #207...I'm so sorry that I did not keep in touch. but I really loved this man....and shall miss him terribly......

I went to Mount Vernon High School with both Dan and Chris. WE were all involved with the drama department, plays, musicals, pep skits...you name it---WE were always there. When I atttended high school there from 1969 to 1972...we had such a very rich and rewarding bunch of actors, singers, performers. We were gifted with a very great drama teacher, Joe Daman who enriched our lives and gave us such support. Dan came into the lives of us Thespians like a tornado driving a motorcycle!!! He was the original "FONZ" at Mount Vernon High School. We all just welcomed him with open arms. He was in the play "Up the Down Staircase"...and as a result of that.....was cast as Macbeth in what we all thought was crazy for Mount Vernon-------Shakespeare's MACBETH. But we all pulled it off.....Dan and I had a great sword fight with real heavy swords...It's amazing we did NOT get hurt....As tough as he looked...Dan was a very loving and true friend to me....and all of the other gang of our Thespian Troupe #207.....I'm sorry I did not keep in touch, but I really loved this man..and shall miss him terribly.......

Olafr knew how to celebrate and encourage people in all aspects of life. He has left a legacy that most likely cannot be matched. I always enjoyed the conversations we would have in regards to the SCA and other topics. He will be missed but will always live in our hearts and minds. Valhalla look out!! Long Live a Wonderful Man!!!

I am one of Mary and Craig's big sisters. I know how much they loved Olafr, and I wish I'd have had the chance to get to know him... he sounds like my kind of person! My heart is with you, and I know he's found all that he was hoping for. May you have peace, as well.

Dan was generous to a fault. If you needed something, it usually showed up sooner rather than later.
I remember many a late night with CrossFire at "Bowl Lings", and being surprised that we were let back in repeatedly! I hadn't seen Dan in years, but knowing he was around was enough. There is an empty spot that will be hard to fill.

Our prays and thoughts are with you all on these trying times. Our son's did alot of hanging out together thru the years. I recall at one of the boy scout meetings, Dan paid $55.00 for Shane's cake. I thought he was alittle nuts, but it was going to a good cause and Dan had a big heart. God bless you all. The Boyd family, Tim, Diane, Shane, and David.

To The McMillan Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.