Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1942
DIED
2024
FUNERAL HOME
Fredrick Miller Obituary
Fredrick Raymond Miller, 81, a long-time resident of Columbia Falls and Fairview, Montana, passed away peacefully at the home of his son in West Haven, Utah, on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Born October 5, 1942, in East Fairview, North Dakota, Fred was the son of William and Sarah Vanderhoof Miller. Raised and schooled in Fairview, Montana, he graduated from Fairview High School in 1960. As a young man, Fred enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from 1960 until 1964, when he was honorably discharged as an E5.
Fred married Bonnie in California, and they had two children and later divorced.
Fred later married Paula Kay Schneider, in Montana and they raised
their family together.
He worked for many years as a journeyman pipe fitter and boilerman, retiring from Columbia Falls Aluminum Company in 2007.
Fred enjoyed spending time with family and friends, partying, hunting, fishing, camping, bowling and playing golf. He will be remembered for his strong, stern, no guff, caring, and witty personality.
Fred is survived by his sons, Raymond Miller, Sidney, Montana; Justin N. (Stacy) Miller, West Haven, Utah; Chad Miller and Anthony Miller, both of Montana; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert Ernster. He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Miller; daughter, Michelle; son, David; parents, William and Sarah Miller; his siblings; Bill, Bud, Verna, Virgil, Rose, Mel, Ruby, Larry, Rolland and Alvin.
Friends may visit with family in Utah on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah.
Friends may visit with family in Sidney, Montana on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, 2024, 315 2nd Street NW. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Fairview City Cemetery, Old Cemetery Road and County 350, East Fairview, North Dakota, where military honors will be accorded.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Atlas Hospice Company for their kind and
professional care of our dad.
Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com and at www.fulkersons.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Fredrick Miller
Sponsored by Lindquist Mortuary - Ogden.
1 Entry
.
October 25, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Fredrick Miller's name
Memorial Events
for Fredrick Miller
How to support Fredrick's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Fredrick Miller's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored