Ellis Miller

Ellis Wilson Miller, 72, of Rexburg passed away Jan. 16, 2012, at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt lake City, Utah, with his wife and children at his side.
Born to George and Sylvia Miller in Twin Falls on June 27, 1939, he grew up in Twin Falls and graduated from Twin Falls High School. He then received his bachelor's degree from BYU in physics, and went on to earn his Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Arizona.
He married Karren Lea Malstrom on Dec. 19, 1963, in the Salt Lake Temple. During his life, he touched the lives of thousands of individuals. He was a professor of both physics and astronomy and ran the planetarium for 30 years at Ricks College/BYU-Idaho.
He served in many callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including bishop, stake presidency, high council, temple worker and many other callings. He served two missions; his first in Germany and a second with his wife to the Morristown New Jersey Mission.
He loved teaching, astronomy, stargazing, archaeology, nature, traveling and visiting ruins throughout the world.
He had a love of music, especially classical music. Playing the organ was a favorite past time. He enjoyed spending time with his wonderful wife and being with his family. He had an endearing sense of humor and loved to laugh.
He is survived by his devoted wife and eight children, LeeAnn (Allen) Latham of Newcastle, Calif., David (Paul) Miller of Denver, Colo., Robert (Jenni) Miller of Blackfoot, Brett (Heather) Miller of Yakima, Wash., Alicia (Tyson) Ferney of Idaho Falls, Janelle (Jeff) Reynolds of West Jordan, Utah, Brian (Cassie) Miller of Tucson, Ariz., and Tristen (Dan) Brigman of Orem, Utah; and 26 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Brent (Jackie) Miller of Buhl.
Ellis is preceded in death by his parents and sister, LaRae Young.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the LDS Valley View Ward building, 1070 S. Secnd E., Rexburg. The family will receive friends Monday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg, and Tuesday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.
Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.flammfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Huntsman Cancer Institute at huntsmancancerfoundation.org.