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Erik Miller Obituary
July 3, 1975 - Dec. 24, 2008
Erik Joseph Miller, 34, of Sarasota, died Dec. 24, 2008.
A memorial Mass will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Redeemer Episcopal Church, Sarasota, with a reception to be announced following the service. A remembrance ceremony will be 5 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2009 at the University of South Florida, Sarasota/Bradenton.
Survivors include his parents, Joanne and David, of Sarasota; brothers Garth of Fort Myers, and Dain of Greensboro, N.C.; and sisters Tanya Reed of Shelton, Wash., and Andrea Love of Dublin, Calif.
Erik died in a single-car crash early Christmas Eve. He was a musician, artisan, gourmet cook, and student of literature. He was a 1993 graduate of Harrison High School, West Lafayette, Ind. Currently, he was an honor student at the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Bradenton.
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Memories and Condolences
for Erik Miller
Scott Grover
January 15, 2009
My condolences to the family. Erik was a great guy. He will be missed by all.
Cathy Pace
January 14, 2009
I haven't seen Erik in years but always hoped to restore contact with him. We were great friends once upon a time in Indiana. Despite our lack of communication, I always counted him as a very dear friend. I will miss him. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Rev. Dee Graham
January 13, 2009
Erik's presence on campus clearly gave USF a great gift of joy and promise. His life touched many in his short time among us, and his light will continue to fill our hallways despite our loss of his physical presence. Bless you, Erik, for you have blessed us all. Amen.
Valerie Lipscomb
January 13, 2009
Emily Dickinson knew:
"Parting is all we know of heaven,
And all we need of hell."
Larson Cassie
January 9, 2009
I'm so blessed to have known you, Erik. You will be missed dearly!! It was so nice knowing you in the CKI club at USF. Thanks for always making me smile!!! I will miss you!
Matthew Kuhns
January 9, 2009
I had the pleasure of sharing three classes with Erik last semester. He always lit up the room with his joy and vibrant heart attitude. May the God of all comfort, bless you and encourage you during the difficult time.
Toni Ripo
January 9, 2009
I'm so thankful I was able to share a glimpse of his life. I gained so much from him as a friend and co-worker. He will be dearly missed and always remembered.
Tracey Marmaras
January 9, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Erik in the
Career Center and he will be greatly missed.
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