Dr. Jeffrey D. Miller

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Jeffrey Miller Obituary

Dr. Jeffrey D. Miller, 48, of Scottsdale, died peacefully on February 12,
2005 after a lifelong battle with diabetes. Born in Boise, Idaho, he moved to Arizona in 1983 after receiving his undergraduate and dentistry degrees from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Jeff's passion for life was evident in his dedication and generosity to those he loved, the things he believed in and his patients. He is survived by Lou Goodman, his partner, brother Mark and Jenny Miller of Eagle, Idaho, grandmother Bernice Parrish of Boise, aunt and uncle Jackie and John Parish, Eagle, nieces and nephews Erin and Eric Miller, Eagle, Bethany and Erica Sussman, Phoenix, Jacob and Sidney Foreman, Colorado Springs, and Amelia and Josie Carpenter, Portland, Oregon, parents Don and Stanlee Miller, Boise, and countless loving friends. A memorial celebration on Jeff's life will be held at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, on Friday, February 18, 2005 at 10:00AM. Contributions in his memory may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY, 10005, the Joslin Diabetes Center, www.joslin.org/donate, or Ruach Hamidbar--Spirit of the Desert, 8214 E. Appaloosa Trail, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 17, 2005.

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Pat Dudziak

March 23, 2005

I have known Jeff for over 20 years. We met when he was finishing dental school at Creighton. Over the years we took many trips together, talked on the phone for hours and experienced many of life's ups and downs. For my bithday one year he gave me a trip to Paris, while we were there his toe got infected. One month later I went down to Arizona had thanksgiving together and the next day he got his toe amputated. That was such an awful day for him and little did we know what else was to come for him. He is my son's Godfather and I told my son that he is taking care of him even more now, and Jeff is doing it with no illness, no pain, and legs to run with, ski with and to shop at the finest of stores. I miss him so much and think of him everyday. I feel very honored that we were close friends and I know alot of what my life is today is because of him.

Pat Akromis Dudziak, Omaha, NE

Lowell & Karen Shaw

March 12, 2005

I have known Jeff since we started Dental School at Creighton in 1979. In 1983, he helped me scramble through the Western Regional Board Exam by rousting up 2 patients when my patients did not show at the last minute. It was an act of generosity that will stay with me as long as I live. I recall the day he brought a brand-new Supra and he and Tom Markuson stopped by my house and we went for a ride through North Central Omaha that we should all probably still be in jail for. He could tend to be a little crazy when driving a Sports Car. We both went to Arizona after graduation from Dental School. We went out to dinner countless times, went to Suns games, spent time at each others homes, babysat Newton ( Jeff's terrier )and kept track of each others houses when we were out of town. Jeff brought generous gifts when our children were born and our daughter always saw Jeff as a member of her extended family. We moved to Iowa in 1990 to raise the children and I saw Jeff several times over the next 5 years in Omaha and Phoenix. But the last time that we had a chance to see one another was 1996, even though I did talk to Jeff on the phone several times after that. I know that Jeff struggled health wise for almost as long as I knew him, but I can recall few, if any, instances when he uttered a word of complaint. Jeff was a true friend and classmate from a time when we both were scrambling to get our practices going. It was always reassuring to be able to pick up the phone and call him and always get some positive feedback. He was a very good friend and I look forward to the day when we will have the chance to meet again.

Lou, Jeff and Tom in San Diego

March 4, 2005

HS Graduation Trip 1975

Thomas Gass

March 4, 2005

Jeff and I have been friends since we were 12 years old. Our journey through life continued through undergraduate and graduate school at Creighton University. After graduation we maintained close contact and frequently visited each other.

Jeff has and will always be an inspiration to me. Whenever Life seems to be overwhelming I just need remind myself of Jeff's resolve and positive attitude. Thank you for that Jeff.

We shared many wonderful times together and weathered some of life's challenging moments. The less joyful times have or will fade, but the lifetime of laughter, love and friendship will remain forever.

Douglas Duckett

February 21, 2005

Our connection to Jeff was through Lou, a dear friend dating back to our college days. Jeff fought so long and bravely to hold onto life, and to his quality of life. That was inspiring.

We are grateful for the loving life he had built with Lou, and for the many happy years they had together. We are grateful for the courage and commitment they both showed during the very difficult, last four years. May God bless Jeff, Lou, and those who love them with peace.

Doug Duckett & Brett Offenberger

Jerald Beauclair MGySgt/USMC

February 18, 2005

Please accept this expression of sincere sympathy for the loss of Jeff. My wife (Janna) and I worked with Jeff years ago when we teenagers in Boise.

Linda Vander Kamp

February 17, 2005

What a shock to see Dr. Miller had died! He was a wonderful person. At my daughters wedding his words of advice for the bride and groom were "Make sure you brush and floss daily!". We will miss him very much even though we have not seen him in years. Much love to his family. Our hearts go out to you for your loss. The VanderKamps, Gene, Linda, Jaime, Jason and Josh.

Kathy Severson

February 17, 2005

I am so sorry to here about Dr. Miller. He gave me my 1st job in dentistry. I have been in this field since 1989. I owe the love of dentistry to him, the one dentist that was willing to give a young girl a chance to work for him. He taught me almost everything I know. Thank You. Kathy Severson.

Stefanie Foreman

February 17, 2005

I am so thankful that Jeff came into Lou's life. He made Lou happy and was a great brother-in-law. Family get-togethers will not be the same with out his witty insights! We love you and miss you Jeff. Steffi, Don, Jake and Sydney

judy brewer

February 17, 2005

lou, I had grown to love you and jeffrey very much, he will be missed. I am there if you need to talk....

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