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Larry Miller Obituary
November 6, 1941 - April 18, 2016
Lawrence "Larry" B. Miller passed away on April 18, 2016 in Tiburon, CA at the age of 74 after a long battle with bladder cancer. His will to live was strong and his capacity to love even stronger. We are grateful he spent his final days at home surrounded by family and that his final moments were peaceful. Larry is survived by his wife Gerri, daughters Lisa and Nicole, sister Channa Orah Meir, sons-in-law Andrew Hellman and Theo Robins, and grandchildren Arianna, Teigan, Liam, and Ella.Larry was born on November 6, 1941 in San Francisco, son of the late Arnold and Ruth Miller. He attended Lowell High School and graduated from UC Berkeley in 1963 with a degree in accounting. At Cal, Larry was very active in student life as a member of Sigma Alpha Mu, ROTC, and as a student yell leader. Following his service in the Army, he obtained his J.D. in 1968 from Hastings Law School.
Larry married Geraldine "Gerri" Finkelstein on June 27, 1971. They moved to Tiburon in 1973 and raised their daughters there. They shared a deep and abiding love.
Larry practiced law as House Counsel for Operating Engineers Local 3 for almost 30 years. He developed a passion for investing in real estate and enjoyed finding good investments and creating opportunities for family and friends. Larry was always generous with his time and resources and served on several boards including Jewish Vocational Services, Image for Success, Fair Housing of Marin, and Lowell and Cal alumni groups.
Larry's zest for life was contagious and he could make a game out of anything. He was playful, fun-loving, and competitive. He loved to travel, eat ice cream, and follow the Giants, 49ers, and Warriors. Larry read the newspaper daily and cared about politics and the world around him, but nothing was more important to him than family.
Larry's funeral was held at Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael on April 21 followed by a burial service at Mount Tamalpais Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in Larry's memory, American Jewish World Service was one of his favorite organizations. Larry made a difference in the lives of so many. His life was a blessing to us all. He is greatly missed and will be remembered always.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Miller
Kitty
April 18, 2025
Nine years today since you passed away. You are missed every single day beyond words
Kitty Campbell
April 18, 2024
Today marks the 8th year of your passing. You are missed every minute, hour, days and years. Rest in peace always my friend.
Kitty Campbell
April 17, 2023
It has been seven years since you passed away, still think of you every day.
Kitty Campbell
April 18, 2022
It's been six years since you passed away, miss you everyday.
Kitty Campbell
April 18, 2021
5 years since you passed away my dear friend. I miss you all the time, and I will never forget you. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Kitty Campbell
April 17, 2020
Miss you everyday my friend... It does not seem possible that you left us four years ago.
kitty campbell
April 18, 2019
Third anniversary of your death, still miss you my friend. The world is so different since you have passed away. Rest in peace always.
Kitty Campbell
April 18, 2018
Second anniversary of your death, time changes nothing. I miss you so much my friend. Always in my thoughts and heart.
Kirry Campbell
April 18, 2017
First anniversary of your death, I can not believe that it has been a year since you have passed away. Time changes nothing.... still miss your voice and your advise every day. Rest in peace my dear friend.
kitty campbell
March 18, 2017
Today marks the 11th month since you passed away. It does not get any easier, I miss you every day.
kitty campbell
February 18, 2017
Today marks the 10th month you have passed away. Last week I went to your grave finally. I miss you every single day.
Kitty Campbell
January 18, 2017
Another month has past since we lost you.... I miss you very much my friend.
Kitty Campbell
December 18, 2016
Eight months since you passed away, you are missed so much. Getting ready to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. As I sing Christmas carols I think of you. I remember how much you liked to sing... I will sing for you my friend.
Kitty Campbell
November 18, 2016
Today marks the 7th month you have left us. I miss you every day...You are in my thoughts daily.
Kitty Campbell
November 5, 2016
Happy Birthday my friend, today you would of been 75... I am sure you would of had a wonderful celebration. Today I will celebrate your life. I miss you.
Kitty Campbell
October 18, 2016
It's been six month today since you passed away. I send you greetings from Thailand. I miss you
Kitty Campbell
September 18, 2016
Today is the 5th month since you passed away, not a day goes by that I don't think of you.... I miss you.
Kitty Campbell
August 18, 2016
Four months today that you left us, so much has happened. I miss your wisdom so much my friend.
Kitty Campbell
July 18, 2016
So much has happened in the last 3 months since your passing, I miss your advise and your friendship so much.
kitty campbell
June 18, 2016
Today is 2 months that you passed away. I miss you so much my friend. It does not get any easier.
Kitty Campbell
May 18, 2016
One month today that you passed away, I miss you so much Mr. M.
Libby and Len Traubman
April 24, 2016
Gerri, we are thinking of you and send you our warm hugs. Larry was such a fine human being and spirit.
Love!! Libby and Len
Kitty Campbell
April 23, 2016
I will always miss you; my friend,my mentor and my hero.
John Trasvina
April 23, 2016
To Lisa and all of Larry's family,
On behalf of the entire Lowell High School Alumni Association which Larry served loyally most recently as Vice President for Planning & Development, I extend our heartfelt condolences. Larry was a good colleague on our Board and, more significantly, was an admired and respected classmate of his lifelong friends in the Class of '59. Larry's love for Lowell was exemplary. Many share in your loss.
John Trasvina
President
Lowell High School Alumni Association
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