James W. Mills ’68 PhD

James W. Mills ’68 PhD of Durango, Colo.; Jan. 28, from pulmonary disease. He taught for four years at Drew University before moving to Durango in 1973 to be a professor of chemistry at Fort Lewis College for 32 years. While there, he was department chair, State Board of Agriculture representative, faculty liaison for construction of a new chemistry hall, and the recipient of the Alice Admire Teaching Award. He built a solar home and cofounded the Durango Friends Meeting community center. He is survived by his wife, Nadean; a daughter; a son and daughter-in-law; a granddaughter; a sister; a brother; and a sister-in-law.