Zillah, WA - Richard Milam, 83 years old of Zillah, Washington, peacefully went into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 20th, 2025. He was a devoted husband of 62 years to Patricia Milam and a loving father to his three sons, Scott Milam, Bob Milam, and Kevin Milam.

Dad was hard working and dedicated. He spent well over 30 years managing a significantly sized orchard alongside a smaller one owned by himself and Patricia. He was well respected in the farming community with friends and colleagues considering him a mentor.

He loved collecting, working on and talking about classic cars. His wife and he were avid campers, spending weeks in Washington's wild places and winters in Arizona. Later in life he found great pleasure spending time with his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was generous, kind, forgiving and quick to laugh.

He is preceded in death by his three brothers and a young son, Richard Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Milam, sons, Scott, Bob and Kevin Milam, and three daughters-in-law, Michel, Jill, and Ali, grandchildren, Justin Milam, Brianna Milam, Elijah Milam, Diego Milam, Tori Gaston, and Lexie Milam, great-grandchildren, Phoebe Gaston, Oliver Gaston, Ashton Trevino, and Elias Milam, and faithful canine companion, Gracie.

Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at brooksidefuneral.com.