Donald Laird "Pete" Miner

MINER, DONALD LAIRD, "PETE", 83 - of Goshen, Miner, passed away in his home Tuesday, September 16, 2008 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Carol Miller Miner; sons Donald Laird Miner, Jr. (Julia), and Michael Edward Miner (Jodi); daughters Jessica Graves (Ted), Katherine Diller, and Lisa Diller (Michael Sarsfield); stepson Christopher Diller; and grandchildren Rachel Miner, Charlton Graves, Brittany Diller and Natalie Diller. He is also survived by brother Douglas Miner (Mimi); sister Anne Miner Jones (Tom); sister-in-law Barbara Arenberg (Dutch); and many nieces and nephews. Pete was born January 26, 1925 in Washington, D.C., to the late Douglas Campbell Miner and Jane Laird Miner. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Boyle Miner. Raised in Pennsylvania, Pete attended Lower Merion High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was captured in the Battle of the Bulge, spent time as a POW and was awarded various medals, including a Purple Heart. Among his early jobs, Deschamps Boat Yard in Stone Harbor was a favorite, after which he worked for Building Maintenance, Inc. in management. An avid reader, model train buff and talented woodworker, Pete filled his retirement with activity at the home his son D.L. Miner, Jr. built for them in Goshen. Pete approached everything in life with strength, humor and grace. He will be greatly missed by the many he touched. The family is ever thankful to the hospice caregivers of Holy Redeemer. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House. Graveside services will begin at 12:00 p.m. at the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 1801 Route 9 North, Swainton, NJ 08210. Condolences at www.radzieta.com