Alfred Dewey Miller

Alfred "Al" Dewey Miller, of Coupeville, Washington, passed into eternity on May 12, 2023. He was born November 21, 1942, in Dexter, New Mexico

Born to hardworking seasonal farm laborers, Al grew up in many places, and carried that nomadic spirit with him into adulthood. From New Mexico to Oklahoma to Oregon and on to Alaska, Al followed his dreams of owning property, working hard, and raising a family. He and his wife Jan raised 7 children in Loon Lake, Oregon, and spent thirteen years living in a logging camp on Admiralty Island in Alaska. In 1999, he moved his family to Whidbey Island, WA, where he remained for the rest of his life.

Al was a self-described wild man who had a deep zest for life. He loved classic cars, roller coasters, rodeos, and horses. If he wasn't playing his fiddle or guitar, then you could find him trying to rope anything or anyone in his path. He enjoyed many things, but nothing gave him more pleasure than holding a new grandbaby in his arms. Al will be remembered for his tenacity, his deep compassion for those in need of a helping hand, and his ability to stay young at heart.

Al defined success as living a life of integrity that glorified Christ, and having a family that would remain steadfast and supportive through all of his flaws and shortcomings. Well dad, we think you made it to the top!

Alfred was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Miller, and parents Lorene and William Dewey Miller. He is survived by his children, James Miller (wife, Diana Miller), Sheryl Rountree (husband, Doug Rountree), Scott Miller (wife, Shannon Miller), Rebecca Miller, Laura Miller, Jessica Derksen (husband, Stan Derksen), and Michael Miller; grandchildren, Abigail Miller, Jeanette Miller, Jeremiah Miller (wife, Halee Miller), Kessandra Miller, Sarah Rountree, Christopher Rountree, Elizabeth Miller, Jerusalem Miller, Julia Derksen and Emma Derksen; great grandchildren, Zephaniah Miller, Charlotte Miller, and a third great grandchild on the way; sister, Debbie Robinson; and brothers, Rick Miller and Orville Miller.

A celebration of his life will be held at Hillside Evangelical Free Church: 874 Plantation Dr., Greenbank, WA, on Saturday May 20, at 1:00 p.m.