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Alvin Miller Obituary

Alvin G. Miller "Together Again" Al was born December 12, 1925 in Bismarck, ND, and passed away April 16, 2011 from complications of pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Helen. He is survived by his three children: sons, Wade (Karen), Tracy (Debbie) and daughter, Candy Levesque; four grandchildren: Michelle, Craig, and Scott (Rachael) Miller, and Kristen (Ted) Wilcox. He also has three great grandchildren, Cooper, Ryerson and Berkeley. Tom and Jerry Luppy and Shawn Jensen also called him Grandpa. He leaves behind one brother, Ev (Bev) from Bismarck, ND. Viewing will be Wednesday, April 20th from 2:00 - 8:00 pm at New Tacoma Cemeteries & Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the New Tacoma Cemetery on April 21st at 11:00 am in the Evergreen Chapel.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 20, 2011.

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April 21, 2011

We always loved to be around your dad and mom, they were great people. Your mom is missed and your dad will be too. Keep those memories close as this is what will help you thru your loss. We are very sorry we couldn't make it to his funeral. Our prayers are with the whole family. Love you all.. Patty (Long) Airhart, Tonya Ruf and Brandon Ruf

LARRY&LINDA KAISER

April 20, 2011

Our prayers are with you and we are very sorry about your loss. It seemed like Mr. Miller (as I always addressed him)didn't get older he always looked so good I will always remember him walking buy my Mom & Dads house we would have a chat, he always had a smile, but we all know that's not the case as I lost both parents early on and Linda her Dad, we still miss them very much so to Wade,Karen and the rest of the family We Truly know your hearts have sorrow.GOD BLESS, YOUR FRIENDS LARRY & LINDA

April 20, 2011

My Grandpa was one of the greatest people I have ever met. He was always there to lend an ear or share a laugh. I will never forget the fun times we had camping or just sitting around playing cards. I was so lucky to have had him in my life. I will greatly miss him. I love you Grandpa. Michelle

Bud & Renee Jensen

April 20, 2011

He will be greatly missed he was such a kind and caring man, he reminded me so much of my own dad it feels like i have lost my father all over again. I will miss all the times we have shared
Especially the Hawaii trip he would be up early down stairs in the big house that we rented had coffee made, as Bud and I would get up early too to go walk the beach. All the family get togethers
That we had been with him. Take care Miller family our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

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