Pete Miller

Pete Miller, 78 lost his battle with prostate cancer and departed this life to begin his life in heaven. Nancy, his wife of 58 years, was by his bedside.

Pete was born September 4, 1933, eldest of three siblings, to James and Helen Miller in Bend, Oregon. He was raised in Bend until he left to join the Navy where he served our country for three years. Upon returning to Bend he met the love of his life, Nancy Roebuck and they were married on November 7, 1954. Pete leaves behind four children he raised with Nancy while residing in Bend; Mike (Sheryl), Mark (Terry), Marcia (Randy), and Matt (Deborah).

Pete built many custom homes and commercial construction sites throughout Oregon. In 1981 Pete's dream was fulfilled when he and his son Mark came to Alaska to work. In a very short time Pete realized he found heaven on earth and this is where he wanted to spend the rest of his life. So he moved his family to Alaska where he eventually retired in Soldotna. He was also responsible for building many schools and commercial buildings in remote Alaska, and was well respected by the native community and worked his latter years for the Kenai Borough.

After retiring he built Nancy her dream home in Soldotna. In the winter Pete could be found snow machining on the lakes and during the summer fishing on the river where he met and made many friends from all around the world. Pete loved hunting and the outdoors and always said, "This was where I am closest to God." Pete loved people; especially children, and after a few minutes, no one was a stranger. Everyone that had the good fortune of meeting him was blessed with his good humor and friendship. He will be missed forever but never forgotten.

Pete is survived by his wife, Nancy Miller of Soldotna, Alaska, his four children, ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, his siblings, Dave Miller (Auni) Bend, Oregon, and Mary Van Brocklin (Les) Bend, Oregon. He was also looking forward to welcoming two new great grandchildren this year.

At his request there will be no service, which, by the way, is totally Pete.