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John Lawrence "Johnny" Miller

1927 - 2018

John Lawrence "Johnny" Miller obituary, 1927-2018, Portland, AK

BORN

1927

DIED

2018

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Anchorage Funeral Home & Crematory

1800 Dare Ave.

Anchorage, Alaska

John Miller Obituary

John (Johnny) Lawrence Miller, 90, entered into rest at Central Peninsula Hospital on August 1, 2018.

He was born in Moscow, Idaho on November 22, 1927 to David and Gladys (DeGroff) Miller. Johnny was a logger before joining the Navy where he served proudly on the USS Dixie and USS DeHaven. Johnny became a long-haul truck driver and retired as a teamster, from Mammoth Trucking, in Fairbanks in July 1988.

John was a proud member of the Soldotna Bible Chapel and loved his church family. He was a member of the "Ham Radio Coffee Group" at the Moose is Loose in Soldotna. His Ham radio call sign was "KL7igz." He was also a member of the Elks, VFW, and American Legion.

Johnny made friends wherever he went, shook hands with everyone he met, and always had a kind or funny remark for everyone. He never knew an enemy. John will be sadly missed by family and friends. "Keep on Truckin' Johnny Miller."

He was preceded by his wife Dorothy and son Edward Dean. He is survived by his sons Dale A. Miller (Marla) of Oregon City, OR, John E. Miller (Megan) of Fall City, OR, Larry Miller (Brenda) of Sweet Home, OR; daughters Karen J. Miller of Fairbanks, AK, Dawn Davis (Brad) of Fairbanks, AK; and longtime companion, Donna Kralick of Soldotna, AK.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Soldotna Community Memorial Park in Soldotna, followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m. at the Soldotna Bible Chapel, 300 W. Marydale Ave. Soldotna, AK.

Published by Peninsula Clarion on Aug. 5, 2018.
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Our most heartfelt condolences to the family. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May the god of all comfort heal your broken hearts and give you peace during this most difficult time. (Ps. 147:3)

August 10, 2018

Our sincere condolences to the Miller family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
- Psalms 145:18,19

Your neighbor ..

August 8, 2018

So sorry to hear about John's passing. I enjoyed the few times I was around him when I was visiting my dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sue Hulsebus, Bellingham WA

August 8, 2018

May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences. He will be missed at coffee.

Moose Horn Amateur Radio Club

August 7, 2018

It was a blessing for all of us to have dad visit our home in Oregon City in April and May. It was a little hard on him being away from Alaska because he loved it up there so much, calling it home the last half of his life. As it turned out, while he was here, the whole family got together along with some dear friends and we celebrated dad! He enjoyed a day of family and friends, meeting a lot of new grandchildren and reconnecting with family he hadn't seen in many years. It was also his Bon Voyage party back to Alaska. He had a grand time and we're sure in the end he was pleased about the whole experience. During his life, dad reached out to total strangers as if it was his job to pass the time of day with them and make them feel at ease. Dad received awards from the military for handling phone patches via his ham radio during war time. While he was here dad reminded us of how great a story teller he was and how much he loved to re-tell the good stories best. We're so glad he was able to be with us in the last segment of his life and we'll miss him for the rest of ours. God bless you, dad, we love you forever, Dale and Marla, Ben, Kim, Eli, Leilah, Elias, Morgen and Rowan.

The Millers

August 7, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May the fond memories of your loved one sustain your family at this time. May you also receive comfort from what is stated at 1 Peter 5:6,7.

Linda Mc

August 6, 2018

We would like to extend our condolences to The Family of John Miller . may our heavenly Father put his loving arms around you and comfort you (Isa 41:10)

August 6, 2018

My deepest condolences for your loss. Johnny was a great gentleman, always waved and said hi to me when he tooled around on his bike. He will truly be missed.

Daughn Carpenter

August 6, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

RK

August 6, 2018

So sorry to hear of Johns loss. He always had a smile on his face.

Susan Slemp

August 5, 2018

We are sorry to hear about Mr. Miller's life ending 90. We know his many close friends and family will miss him. While considering his obituary, we were quickly reminded of the biblical words stated by Jesus that says, "happy are those conscious of their spiritual need." As Mr. Miller rests, please remember another biblical promise that says, God "is close to those broken at heart."- the Brennans

Alexis Brennan

Neighbor

August 3, 2018

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8

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Soldotna Bible Chapel

300 W. Marydale Ave, Soldotna, OR

Aug

8

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Soldotna Community Memorial Park

Soldotna, OR

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Anchorage Funeral Home & Crematory

1800 Dare Ave., Anchorage, AK 99515

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