W. Tom Miller

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W. Tom Miller

Sept. 20, 1925-Apr. 28, 2006

The sky is no limit for author, historian, artist, naturalist, and airplane lover, Tom Miller, who died of liver cancer. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and attended Simpson College and the University of Iowa. During World War II, he served in the 88th Infantry in Italy.
Tom worked for several aerospace companies before moving to Edmonds in 1967. He returned to school at the University of Washington for a Masters in Library Science and a Ph.D. in Education. He worked in the Kent School District until retirement.
Through his private firm, TranSlides, Tom maintained his professional interests. He continued his passion for airplanes by completing his collection of historical aircraft photographs which resides in the National Air & Space Museum at the Smithsonian. He acquired a comprehensive toy airplane collection and wrote the authoritative book on cast iron toy planes, The Big Book of Airplane Toys.
Tom became an expert carver of both wood and stone, and received several awards for his art. This author, photographer, golfer, and sculptor will be remembered for the love and inspiration he gave to his family and friends.
He leaves his wife, Rowena; five children; three grandchildren; and lots of loving Millers.
Donations in his honor may be sent to Group Health Hospice, 1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1500, Seattle, WA 98101 or Pilchuck Audubon, 1803 Hewitt Avenue, #108, Everett, WA 98201.
Friends, new and old are invited to a "Remembering Party," from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., May 6, at his home in Edmonds.