James Russell Miller

James (Jim) Russell Miller was called 'home' on October 21, 2018. He experienced sudden cardiac arrest on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. After several days in the hospital he was unable to recover from the incident and passed away in the company of his wife, son, and daughter-in-law. He was born on August 4, 1944 in Prineville, OR to his proud parents, Wilbur and Mary Miller. He grew up in Redmond, OR and graduated from High School in 1962 and attended two years at Central Oregon CC in Bend. He later joined the Air Force and was chosen to train as a communications technician and was later assigned to the cryptography. He was honorably discharged in 1968. Jim continued his career as a computer technician for 30 years. He married his wife Holly in 1973, and they lived and worked in the Gresham Oregon area until they moved to Pendleton in 1999. They later moved back to the Vancouver, WA area in 2005 to be closer to family. Jim was a member of the Masons, and attained the position of Worshipful Master of the Gresham Lodge 25 in Gresham, OR. He loved working with his "brothers." He dearly loved camping and waterskiing with family and friends. His favorite place was Suttle Lake in Central Oregon. His yard and gardens were his pride and joy. He especially loved his vegetable gardens where he grew all the ingredients for his famous "Miller Salsa." He was also a "putzer," which meant he was always finding projects to enhance or repair around the house. His wife of forty-five years, Holly, survives him as does his son Steven and his wife Shawna, his two grandsons Jamie Miller and Nolan Parrett, his sisters Patricia Barrowcliff (Jerry) and Mary Shive, and his many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Two daughters preceded him in death: Victoria Lyn Miller and Jamie Michelle Miller. Jim was a kind and thoughtful man. He always had a great sense of humor and loved slapstick comedy. He found joy every day and loved his family, friends, and dog. He made time for anyone who needed him, and especially his children and grandchildren. He loved playing cards, his favorite game being hand and foot. Jim was a contemplative person and spent his time thinking and listening. He was the best part of Holly's life. He was a wonderful father, father-in-law, and grandfather. His humor, strength, and honor as a husband, father, son, brother, and friend will be forever remembered. The family would like to sincerely thank all the friends who surrounded and supported them during this difficult time. Also, a special thank you to all the wonderful nurses, doctors, and chaplains at PeaceHealth SW Medical Center for their excellent care and guidance. The family of Jim Miller would invite you to donate to a fund in lieu of flowers. Donation account for Jim Miller's family via a gofundme account will help cover his service and end-of-life expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/james-r-miller-memorial-fund. His Service is Saturday, November 3rd at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver WA. Private military honor ceremony will be held at a later date at Willamette National Cemetery.

James Russell Miller

August 4, 1944 - October 21, 2018