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William Miller

1924 - 2015

William Miller obituary, 1924-2015, Boulder, CO

William Miller Obituary

William Cameron "Bill" Miller, of Boulder, Colorado died on July 12, 2015 at home. Bill was born in St. Matthews, Kentucky to Fred and Marliss Miller on March 9, 1924. He completed high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and then served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WWII. After graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Electrical Engineering he married Lois Cronkwright and began his 35 year career with the IBM Corp.. The couple lived in Endicott, New York for 13 years, and then moved to Boulder where they have been residing for more than 50 years. During his time with IBM Bill became a Senior Engineer, working primarily in the Development Engineering area. After retirement, he taught Engineering Management at the University of Colorado for 14 years. Bill was active in many areas of the community. Over several decades Bill volunteered his time with Safe House, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, the Boy Scouts of America, Chinook Club House, and the American Indian Science & Engineering Society. Bill is survived by his sons, William C. Miller, Jr. and spouse Karen of Berthoud, CO, Joseph W. Miller and spouse Becky of Bandon, OR, his daughter Lynne A. Miller of Boulder, his two grandchildren, Kristin Wood and Adam Miller, and two great-grandchildren. His son, Thomas L. Miller, preceded Bill in death. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions in Bill's name may be made to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden or TRU Community Care. Please leave a condolence or remembrance at legacy.com.

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Published by The Daily Camera on Jul. 19, 2015.

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Nancy Owens

July 31, 2015

Bill loved to play bridge. He really helped a lot when the church worked to get a new kitchen. He helped many people at Chinook in years past. I knew him as a caring, quiet man,a loving husband and a faithful member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

July 30, 2015

Bill was a wonderful asset to Chinook Clubhouse as a volunteer, assisting the members with employment and benefits and computer access. His consultation with the staff through the Advisory Board was extremely helpful in the formative years of the program. Much beloved by all who got the chance to work with him. - Ruth Arnold

Mary McCleskey

July 24, 2015

Bill was always so helpful at church. He was an interesting man and so obviously an engineer. Always kind, and always right there if you needed him. He loved Lois like crazy, and I'm sure he still does.

Brian Hooker

July 20, 2015

I remember Bill has a thoughtful guy, with a wry sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye. He will be missed.

Mike Avritt

July 19, 2015

Bill was a man with an enormous heart. I knew Bill primarily through our mutual interest in Native American education and our work at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, even though we both worked at IBM. Bill, continue your walk in Balance and Beauty.

Ray Hockedy

July 19, 2015

I have many fond memories of Bill when he was my manager at IBM for a several years in the 1980's. What a wise and fun individual!

My condolences to his family and all who will miss him.

Otto Buhler

July 19, 2015

I worked for Bill a number of years. He was a good guy with a sense of humor. My condolences.
-- Otto B.

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