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Frank Miles Obituary
Frank Leo Miles (81) of Sitka, Alaska passed away December 8,
2019 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Tacoma, Washington to Walter and Idamae Miles and raised in Auburn. He graduated from University of Washington in Civil Engineering in 1960 and received his Masters in Civil Engineering from University of Washington in 1961. He married Jeanie Rey in 1961 and they raised their two children Lisa and Walt at Lake Tapps. Frank taught his family to enjoy the things he loved, water skiing, snow skiing at Crystal and Sun Valley and snorkeling and scuba diving in Maui. He was the original president of the green flash club. Frank had been planning on teaching engineering at the UW, but the untimely death of his father, Walt, brought him back to Auburn to help his mom run the family sand and gravel business. Little did he know how fast the company would grow. He started with six employees including himself and his mother and the business has now grown into one of the largest construction materials producers in the area. Boats and fishing were Frank's passions. In his younger days he raced outboard engine boats. He explored the San Juan's and further north until finally venturing to Alaska where he and Jeanie made their home. He enjoyed fishing in both Costa Rica and in Alaska. If you had a chance to fish with Frank you were lucky. He loved entertaining family, friends, customers and employees. He is survived by his wife Jeanie; children Lisa (Tim) Kittilsby and Walt (Julie Girard) Miles and his cherished grandchildren Jeff, Joe, Matt and Scott Miles, Parker and Eric Kittilsby, Emily and Olivia Girard and Lauren and Bryan O'Dell; two great grandsons, Brayden and Hudson O'Dell; sisters Patty (Bill) DeGroodt, Alice Erickson and Edi (Paul) Woll; and step-siblings Ellen (Charles) Harley, Margaret (Bruce) Ennis, and Jim (Jackie) Schack, and his 101 year old mother Idamae Schack.
A Celebration of Life for Frank
will be held on Saturday,
December 14 at 3:00 PM at the
Don James Center, 3800
Montlake Blvd. NE, Seattle, 98195.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Frank and Jean Miles Endowed Football Scholarship by calling the University of Washington Tyee Club at 206-543-2234 or to a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Howard Zimmerman
July 7, 2020
I am so saddened to hear of Frank's passing
working for Frank and spending very few days apart from him for almost 5 years was one of the best experiences of my life . I think of him and the family often and would like to send my condolences to a great family of wonderful people.
Jochen Rohr
January 13, 2020
Our sympathies to Jeanie, Lisa and Walt,
we not only had a wonderful business relationship but also a friendship sharing precious times with Frank fishing in Alaska on his boat.
Frank generously supported my early business years, trusted me and I will be forever grateful to him.
Thinking of you and our thoughts are with you.
Fondly,
Jochen, Manuela and Sarina
Wonderful memories while fishing in Alaska
Jochen Rohr
January 13, 2020
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Tom & Becky Harris
December 29, 2019
He was such an inspiration to a very young guy many many years ago and set a standard of who to be. My biggest regret was not spending more time with him. Bless all of his family
Buff Judah
December 16, 2019
My sympathies to Jean, Lisa, and Walt,
Working for Miles Sand & Gravel and my experience of working for Frank will always be fond!
Glad to see that he got those grandchildren he so much wanted.
Yasmin Caldwell
December 14, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Miles and Kittilsby families. I'm very saddened to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Shelly Clair
December 13, 2019
Frank and my dad had a business connection and from that trust evolved an ongoing partnership. We miss them and lovingly remember them. Celebrate a life well lived. Thinking of you.
December 13, 2019
Jeanne,
Jack and I met you and your family only a few times on the Big Dawg but I will always remember and feel your grace and kindness. We are very sad to hear of your loss and are keeping you in our hearts and prayers.
Yours truly, Jack and Judy Anderson
Judy Anderson
December 13, 2019
Jeanne,
Jack and I only met you and your family a few times on the Big Dawg, but I will always remember and feel your grace and kindness. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss - you are in my heart and prayers.
Yours truly, Judy Anderson.
Lars Ejde
December 12, 2019
Sorry to hear..
Melody Ejde
December 12, 2019
Sad day
Mary Peterson
December 12, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Jeanie, Walt, Lisa and their families. Frank was a great guy to work with and fish with. Bob and I have many happy memories with Frank and the Miles family. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Henry and Florita Kam
December 12, 2019
Aloha Idamae, Jeanie, Lisa and Walt so sad of hearing your loss from Barry Tam Hoy. We are forever grateful and fortunate to have Henry work for Miles Sand and Gravel in the 60's. Henry retired in 1999. Prayers are with the entire Miles Family. Much Aloha and Love. Many Blessings to the Miles family
Mike and Brenda Marler
December 12, 2019
I was very fortunate to have known Frank and Jeanie. The fishing trips I made with Frank to Alaska, Mexico and Florida are some of my favorite memories. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, a savvy businessman and an avid sportsman and a Husky to his core. He was the embodiment of Aloha, and will be missed by so many. I couldn't be sadder today, and my heart goes out to Jeanie, Walt, Lisa, and the entire Miles family.
John Justice
December 12, 2019
A man that I admired all my life a man that gave me an opportunity to be a very successful guy in all my life I think of Frank quite a bit we had a lot of fun together so sorry to see him pass I hope Jeannie is doing well I miss her to you kids have a level head on your shoulders from your dad and mom my condolences to both of you and all the grandkids
Frank and Bob Thompson in Costa Rica
Kim Nakamura
December 11, 2019
Frank catching silvers on a fly
Kim Nakamura
December 11, 2019
Frank and Walt on the Mixer
Kim Nakamura
December 11, 2019
TOM HAHN
December 11, 2019
Jeanie , Lisa & Walt and family, my hart goes out to you. I have felt the pain you have. I am most great full for the 46 years of employment your family gave to my father, and the education of concrete 101 that frank gave to me. He always had time to answer my question. He was the King of concrete and took me fishing more than once. It was a honor to know him and talk to him. He sent me to Neah Bay from Auburn in 1972 and I appreciate the life he got me started in. Many thanks from my family to yours he will be missed.
Laura and Bill AVON
December 11, 2019
Thinking of you Jeanie and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Frank was such a wonderful man and we will always cherish the memories. He loved you to the depths of his soul and will always shine on you from heaven above. Love you!! -Laura and Bill Avon
Fred Lupton
December 11, 2019
I never met Frank but I sure felt his presence.
A man who lived large. Obviously the Force was with him.
Condolences to the family.
John Harris
December 11, 2019
Jeanie, Walt, Lisa and family
Please accept my deepest condolences,
Frank always was very kind to me - I will always remember our dinners in Las Vegas with the Miles crew and the conversations that I had the opportunity to share with Frank.
A pioneer in the industry that he made better-
A great man who touched many life's
His Legacy with continue for decades to come
Big Dawg
Richard Tardiff
December 10, 2019
I had the pleasure of working for Miles Family, Frank was a very generous and kind man, He was and will always be a Icon in the Concrete and Sand and Gravel Industry.. Sad day for our industry in the PNW. Always enjoyed seeing him on The Big Dawg off to a Husky Football game.
Roger Gillette
December 10, 2019
Frank was a great caring and sharing man. I enjoyed the few times I was able to boat and fish with him. I appreciated the time that he and Jeannie spent one night with Margie and I prepping us for our first boating trip to Alaska.
Nobody knew more about SE Alaska than Frank. God bless the family.
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