James-Miller-Obituary

James A. Miller

Portland, Oregon

1928 - 2015

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Miller, James A. 87 May 31, 1928 Dec. 19, 2015 What a beautiful difference one single life made! James Alvin Miller (Jim to his friends) was born in West Virginia and moved to Portland in his early teens when his parents found work there. When his parents decided to move back to West Virginia...

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I'm so sorry I never got to say "Thank you Jim." He was a good man and a great teacher.

South Rim, Grand Canyon, 1995

Jim at Olympic Wilderness Beach, summer of 1991

Dear Friends of Jim,
We now have a date for Jim's memorial: It will be held on Saturday, April 9th, at 12:30 pm, at Saint Francis Xavier's Restaurant, 1933 NE 181st Ave, Portland, OR. A light luncheon buffet will be provided. Please come and bring your photos and stories about Jim! to RSVP, email me at [email protected]. or contact Lori by phone.

Jim at Olympic Wilderness Beach, WA, in 1991

We now have a date for Jim's memorial; it will be held on Saturday, April 9th, at Saint Francis Xavier's Restaurant, at 12:30 pm. The address is:
1933 NE 181st Ave
Portland, OR 97230

Jim & Lori Miller with Harold Deery, Anchorage, Alaska, June 11, 1993 at the start of another adventure.

I have fond memories of all the wonderful adventures I had in the wilderness with Jim (as well as Lori, and Harold and Ruth Deery). Jim loved to plan trips and he cultivated a circle of like-minded friends to go along. Over many years, I followed Jim up mountains, across glaciers, over rivers, through forests and alpine meadows, down into canyons, beside high lakes and along ocean beaches. Jim's knowledge and love of the outdoors always shone bright. I still tell stories of our trips and...

I have fond memories of Jim he made me laugh. He was a very caring person. Jim led a good life and enjoyed each and every day. Blessings to the family.
What great memories you all must have.

I worked with Jim right after I joined the Private Line Board group. He was such a nice person, always willing to help, and was a member of Mazamas like I was. He will be missed!

Jim and I worked together at PNB.I have often had fond memories of Jim and the stories that he told about his life and adventures.
Jim is on my list of " Just Great People".
My condolences to his family.