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Jack Miller Obituary

Major Jack C. Miller, Ret., age 96, passed away on October 24, 2015. He was born June 22, 1919 in McPherson, Kansas to Joseph and Amy (Cook) Miller. He was married 6 June 1942 in Abilene, Texas to Norma J. Johnson who preceded him in death. Major Miller served for twenty years in the Army during which he performed active duty in the South Pacific in World War II and later served in the Korean Occupation. After retiring from the Army, he and Norma moved to Colorado Springs where he worked for seventeen years as Vice President for Central Bank of Colorado Springs. Jack was a past President of the Rampart Range Kiwanis of which he was a member for 31 years and received the Legion of Honor Award. Jack was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs since 1961 and served as an elder and trustee. He was a member of the National Retired Officers Association as well as the local Pikes Peak Chapter. He was also a member of the ORB's group at Peterson Air Force Base. He was an avid volunteer after his retirement, serving children and the elderly.



He is survived by two daughters, Judith Williams (Ken) of Pueblo, CO and Gloria Turner of Colorado Springs; and son Jack Miller (Sheri) of Colorado Springs; eight grandchildren: Audrey Durham (Tom) , Gwyn Williams (Brent), Alison Musso (Carl), Brooke Yacklich (Guy), Nikki Miller (Emily), Shaina Miller, Kate Campo (David) and Noah Turner; great-grandchildren: Erin, Vaughan, Carlo, Zander and Porter. Slike and Musso families, Kim, Stacy, Rocky, Karlie Rae, Jordin, Sophia, Jackson, Jaxson, Gregori and Avery.

He had three brothers and four sisters who preceded him in death.



Jack will be dearly missed by his family and friends in the communities of Colorado Springs and Pueblo. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 on November 1, at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs.



Memorials in Jack's name may be made to "The Home Front Cares" 1120 N. Circle Dr. Suite 7, Colorado Springs, 80909.



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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 29, 2015.

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Kathryn Arden

November 6, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I did not know your grandfather but was searching fo information on Major Jack C Miller when I located the obituary. I have a WW II knife with his name scratched on the sheath. I wonder if this might have belonged to him? My email is [email protected].

Alison Musso

October 30, 2015

So loved by his family and so missed now. Best grandpa ever!

Dru Wilson

October 30, 2015

Wonderful man to work with in all Kiwanis projects at El Paso County Fair

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