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David Miller Obituary
Visitation is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Retz Funeral Home. His funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Cremation will take place and inurnment is in the Columbarium Niche at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene Boles Miller of Helena; children Broc (Jen) Miller of Fort Benton, Brant Miller of Helena, Joline Miller of Denver, Leeda Miller of Death Valley, Calif., and Amber Duthie of Cut Bank; his parents, Ben and Doris Miller of Dearborn; a brother, Don (Kathy) Miller of East Helena; a sister, Connie Miller of Helena; a grand-son, Benjamin Miller; his father-in-law, John Boles; brothers-in-law Terry (Jerri) Boles and Glenn Boles; nieces and nephews Christi (Joe) Knowles, Mike (Mandy) Arnell, Shaun Arnell, Erica Miller, Patrick (Misty) Boles, Tyvan Boles and Kristin (Dustin) Boles; and numerous extended family mem-bers and friends.
Dave was born in Great Falls on Nov. 24, 1953, to Ben and Doris Miller. He was a graduate of Great Falls High School and tech welding school at the University of Kansas. While attending high school, Dave was a linebacker for the Great Falls Bison.
He worked as a welding foreman and was retired with 20 years of service for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Railroad Workers.
Dave had his own personal relationship with the Lord. He was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman. As each new season of the year came, Dave would always say it was his favorite time of the year because of what he was able to do. When fishing or hunting, Dave always shared his knowledge and adventures with family and friends. When anyone needed a lending hand, Dave was always first in line to help. Always a smile on his face, and a twinkle in his eye, he was bigger than life and touched every-one he met.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Clarence and Elizabeth Miller, and Les and Elma Reece; an uncle, George Miller; and a nephew, Don Miller Jr.
Memorials in Dave's name are suggested to the Dialysis Unit at St. Peter's Hospital, 2475 Broadway St., Helena, MT 59601.
Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Miller
Russ Haffner
November 14, 2021
I know your passing was 2007, but just wanted to say hi! Connie called me some time ago, a GREAT conversation, I should have got her #, God Bless, say hi to your Mom for me! Go Bison. Russ #62
melissa costantino
December 2, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about the loose of dave. I have some really good memories of hunting, camping, boating and so many other activities. We spent alot of time up in lincoln with him, broc and brant and my dad. Good memories. You are all in my prayers. melissa (ferber) costantino
The Jellison Family
November 29, 2007
Dear Daves family;
We just found out and we are very sorry this happened. Dave was a great friend to us all. And we miss him Ryan will miss doing things with him. The other two will miss his talks. So sorry again. Call if you need to talk.
Mike Arnell
November 27, 2007
I miss you Uncle Dave, it’s hard to believe that you are really gone. I am blessed to have spent the time I did with you and to really get to know what kind hearted person you really are. I will never forget the memories that you have created for my family and I. Having you around just made me realize just how lucky Broc, Brant, Jolene and LeeDa were to have you as a dad. Please make sure that you take good care of DJ and leave some fish and elk for us when we get there.
Love always your nephew and family,
Mike Arnell
P.S. Tell little DJ that I still love him and miss him.
Connie Miller
November 26, 2007
I love you Dave and I will miss you greatly. I loved your sense of humor, your laughter, and your teasing. I will never forget when we were kids, I used to lay on your chest and feel secure, you'd say "Its going to be ok". I will miss you calling me snuggles whenever I gave you a hug. I will miss all your teasing me about mice. You may be gone from my sight, but you will always be in my heart and memories. I love you, Dave and will deeply miss you, your loving sister.
Marlene Miller
November 25, 2007
My Darling,
We started off together in the 8th grade , and have had small interruptions ... but we always found our way back to each other.
Thank you for the many wonderful years , and the sharing of our 5 beautiful children. I promise you that I will continue loving and caring for them the way that we did together.
I miss you deeply. Knowing that we will be together again one day, is what is helping me get through this.
Your loving wife,
Marlene
Kristi Golik (Sidor)
November 22, 2007
Dear Miller Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Dave's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this difficult time. I love you lots!!!
Sincerely,
Trish Pentecost
November 22, 2007
My heart goes out to your family in your time of grief.
joe hankins
November 21, 2007
to all of daves kids and family - sorry for the loss of your dad
Renea (Anderson) Green
November 21, 2007
Marlene, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your family, friends and memories help you heal during this time.
Kenny Coxe
November 20, 2007
To the Miller Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Dave was a new friend but a good friend to our family. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cathy schoenthal
November 20, 2007
I cried this morning when i saw David name.I remember for three years in high school how much i liked him but never tried to let him know. My prayers our with his family. David someday we will meet again i will be the one wearing your number 72. My deepest Sympathy
Cathy (Fisher) Schoenthal
Russ & Patty Haffner
November 20, 2007
Ben, Doris, Connie, Donnie, I am so sadden for you. Dave will always BRING ME GOOD MEMORIES!! Both child hood and semi-adult (he and I never really grew up). He was always a go to guy, for help and celebration. Russ Haffner.
Windon and Roberta Hankins
November 20, 2007
Deepest condolences.
Monte and Julie Berg
November 20, 2007
Dear Ben and Doris, We are so sorry to hear about your son's death. We know what your going thru as we lost a daughter in 1999. Our thoughts are with you.
November 20, 2007
We are sadden by this news and memories have flooded back of long ago times spent with Dave. He was a character and friend that we will always remember with a smile. Accept our sympathy and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Curt & Jodie Butler
Bob Michalson
November 20, 2007
I am saddened and send my condolences to David's family. I had the honor of working with dave off and on for many years on the Railroad. He was always there to help anyone in need. He will be deeply missed by all of dave's family and friends.
Gwyn Townsend-Daniels
November 20, 2007
Dave will always have a place in our family's heart as he was one of the first people to contact us when Dad died last year. Dave was so thoughtful by making a beautiful welded cross to place at the accident site. We will never forget his kindness. Our hearts go out to the family. We imagine that Dad (Gene Townsend-former GFHS teacher) and Dave are having some great conversations about hunting in Heaven and now Dad can thank him personally for the handmade cross. May you all find comfort over time, in the wonderful memories and look forward to all meeting again in the future.
JEREMY HITCHCOCK
November 20, 2007
I very sorry that you guys lost your loving father,He will be greatly missed. Your freind jeremy
Marianne Prine
November 20, 2007
MILLER FAMILY, my condolences go out to all the family of David, i went to school with David and he was a good person to be around and was a Great football player. He always had a smile on his face , and a good friend to have . He will be deeply missed,but a proud person to have known. Marianne Evankovich, Prine.
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