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Brandon Miller Obituary
A celebration of life will be at 5 p.m. Thursday at Cornerstone Church, 10431 Brayton Drive.
Brandon was born Feb. 2, 1988, in Great Falls, Mont. He moved with his family to Anchorage in 1991 and attended Huffman Elementary, Goldenview Middle School and Service and South high schools. Brandon received his GED in Denver, Colo., in 2005 while caring for his father, who was recovering from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
He enthusiastically played a number of years for the Elmendorf AFB and AOR Little League programs.
Brandon found his true calling working for Nabors Alaska as a roughneck on rig CDR2 on the North Slope for the last three years. Brandon lived life big and especially enjoyed children. His dream was to give his parents there first grandchild. BAM always enjoyed fishing on the Big Susitna drainage with his family. He loved to camp and spent many adventurous times with his good friends at "The Spot" in Cooper Landing. He once took his younger brother's new Tahoe for a test drive over the weekend to The Spot and sank it! BAM said it was not worth the money. He also enjoyed giving his older brother a lesson at golf when given the opportunity.
BAM could light up a room with his smile and had a heart of gold. He always knew just the right thing to say at any given moment. BAM had no issues, however, with giving you his truthful thought on the situation.
Brandon is survived by his father, Blaine Miller of Anchorage; his mother, Kim Harris and step-father, Darren Harris, of Palmer; two brothers, Todd Miller of Anchorage and Nicolas Miller of Hawaii; uncle Wayne Cavanaugh of Aurora, Colo.; aunt Kori Heisen of Coos Bay, Ore.; cousin Ashley Cavanaugh of Corvalis, Ore.; uncle Mark and aunt Lerenea Miller; three cousins, Aaron, Cheyenne and Cody Miller, all of Anchorage; uncle Troy Miller and aunt Kathy; cousins Austin and Alex of Cleveland, Ohio; both maternal and paternal grandmothers of central Oregon; paternal grandfather of Dayville, Ore.; great-grandmother, Betty Kennon of West Covina, Calif; his dear friends, Molly and Mariha Custer of Bend, Ore; and many special friends here in Anchorage and in central Oregon.
Brandon was preceded in death by his uncle Ronnie Cavanaugh.
Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sean Norris
April 21, 2010
BAM you were my favorite out of all my uncles friends. I still can believe your gone. You and your whole family will always be in my prayers.
November 30, 2009
To Brandons parents my name is David Nevers I worked with your son on N245 last winter where i met him he was and still is an outstanding person I want you to know he will always be in my prayers he helped me make the transition from coming back from Iraq to working on an oilrig I am so sorry for your loss
November 28, 2009
On the eve of your 1 month passing Son,I Miss you more than my words can ever express. I simple ache at the very core of who I am without you. Your bright smile Bam, was my remedy to living paralyzed in this world. Only your Love of life will keep me moving forward. With All My Love Son, Your Pops
Sandra Taylor
November 8, 2009
I am Sandra Taylor, Drew Harris"s Grandmother in Oregon, I just wanted to let you know all of our Family really liked Bam, he was so polite and loving. He will be missed
Sandra Taylor
November 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Don Couch
November 8, 2009
To the family of Brandon Miller: I am so sorry for your loss. I had a chance to work with Barandon on CDR2. He was a great kid and would spend time teaching me new things on the computer. I appreciated his comments and help as he was a valuable member of our team. Sincerely, Don Couch CDR2
Mary-Ellen & Niki-Lynn Butcher
November 6, 2009
Bam/Bambi, You have touched so many hearts in so many positive ways & will continue to do so! Your passing on has awaken a lot of people but your Love for others & our Love for you will never die. From the "Sube-Nasty" memories to your talent of flicking quartors & smiling with Chew stuck in your teeth one couldn't help but to Love you. God has Blessed us with you & may you now rest in peace. You'll always be in our prayers.
Nick Sudaria
November 5, 2009
I always remember BAM's smile everytime he's around the house during my caregiving days to their Dad. I remember the day when Blaine, his dad, joyfully announced that BAM have started attending the church at ChangePoint. BAM finally decided to find the way in going back to his "Father's House", a turningpoint in Bam's life.... My condolences and prayers to the Miller family.
November 5, 2009
Blaine and Kimy,
One of the greatest gifts in life is having a child and one of the hardest challenges in life, is losing one. Know that you both are surrounded by a multitude of people that are praying for you and will be there today and everyday in the future. May God give you strength on this day and an understanding that there are so many things in life that we can't control. You are not alone in your pain and grief, nor will you be alone in your path to acceptence. Our prayers and and profound love are with you and your family.
Bob and Electa Kean
Alyssa Williams
November 4, 2009
I love you Brandon Miller. I think about you daily. And dream about you every night. You brought my life so much love. I will always love you, i will always miss you, and someday we will see eachother again.
Alyssa Williams
Brandon dickey
November 4, 2009
Bam, we will all miss you. you always were there for me and nick, you will never be forgotten.
Glenda Cole
November 4, 2009
Miller Family and Many Friends
I have known the Miller family for many, many years and they are very special friends. Over the years, Grandma Peggy Miller kept me informed how her grandchildren were growing up and what they were doing over. Tons of love in this family. This is a time to cherish the memories of BAM and the great times here on this earth with family and friends.
God Bless,
Glenda Cole Baker City, Oregon
Steve Drake
November 3, 2009
Brandon...
Guess we'll have to wait on that racquetball game. You will truly be missed by all.
Kathy Kis
November 3, 2009
Our condolences to the entire Miller/ Harris family.
Sincerely,
George & Kathy KIs Jr.
Allen, Texas
John Alvarez
November 3, 2009
I'll Miss you BAM, Ill keep you and your family in my prayers, R.I.P..
John Alvarez
Bill & Sheri Harris
November 3, 2009
BAM was very special. He always have a smile on his face and had a look in his eye that he knew something you didn't. I always thought of him like a second son and he even called me Mom. Nothing was more important to BAM than his family. He was so excited about being a big brother this spring and couldn't wait to find out if it would be a boy or girl. We lost someone that was such a bright star. We will miss Brandon very much. Our thoughts are with the family.
November 3, 2009
BAM you were such an amazing person, i have so many great memories with you that i will cherish forever, your smile, your many subaru's, the wild and crazy camping trips we took, and every other good time we had together. i love and miss you so much! rest in peace brandon. love nicole
Joan Whorton
November 3, 2009
Brandon you always made me smile when you stopped by my office. We would chat and have a laugh. What a cutie - such a sweetheart. I will miss you my friend. Save that smile for me. I will look for you.
Techikila (I Love You),
Joan Whorton
November 3, 2009
We love you and will miss you BAM, you family is in our prayers. J & J Johnson
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