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John Miller Obituary
Lodi, CA
John Paul Miller
Jan. 29, 1975 - November 16, 2007
John Paul Miller, 32, was fatally injured in the line of duty as a California Highway Patrol officer on
Friday, November 16, 2007. He was born January 29, 1975 in Stockton and was raised in Linden where he attended grade school. He graduated from Linden High School in 1994. John attended Delta College where he played football while earning his A.A. degree. He then attended Sacramento State and University of Phoenix and graduated with a degree in business administration in 2004. That year he went to work for Cherokee Freight Lines in Stockton and also received his real estate license. In September 2006, he entered the CHP Academy and graduated in March 2007. Upon graduation he was assigned to the Dublin area office. John loved law enforcement and working for the CHP. His hobbies included football, basketball and golf and he had earned his green belt in Shoshu karate. He enjoyed spending time with his family, taking his children fishing and to dance and swimming lessons.
He is survived by his wife Stephanie; son, Chandler and daughter, Reese of Lodi; mother, Carolyn Miller of Lodi; sister, Amy Miller of Stockton; grandfather Paul Miller and grandmother, Laura Williams and nephew, Rodney Miller of Stockton. In addition, he is survived by his, father-in-law, Rico Bianchi; mother-in-law, Linda Bianchi; sister-n-law, Jennifer Fenelli and brother-in-law Marco Fenelli, and soon to arrive, baby Fenelli of San Diego. John was preceded in death by his father, Larry Miller of Linden; grandfather, John Williams and grandmother, Dorothy Miller. John was loyal to his family and friends and will be terribly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held at Frisbie-Warren & Carroll on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary will be Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Lodi with committal to follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. Frisbie-Warren & Carroll Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's name can be made to the John Miller Memorial Trust Fund, c/o CAHP Credit Union.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Miller
Tiffani Law
December 4, 2007
Stephanie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children and family. If there is anything at all I can do please let me know!
Love and sympathy,
Tiffani and Payton
Rita Martin
November 28, 2007
Carolyn (Millie),
I am so sorry for your loss. John was such a good boy. I remember his smile was contagious. I will keep him and all of you in my prayers.
Rita
from Benedicts
Marissa Mayer (De Bono)
November 26, 2007
Stephanie and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time.
Rachelle Sey (Bowman)
November 25, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of you loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
THE HJELMSTAD FAMILY
November 25, 2007
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH STEPHANIE, HER CHILDREN & ALL OF JOHNS FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS. JOHN WILL BE MISSED BUT ALWAYS REMEMBERED FOR THE GREAT PERSON HE WAS.
Gina Ranagan (Reiswig)
November 24, 2007
Stephanie and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your lose. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that I am here if you or your children ever need ANYTHING.
Trudy Leavell/Owens
November 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
TRINA WILLHITE AND MONICA STOLZ (RATHJEN)
November 22, 2007
TO STEPHANIE AND FAMILY, IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JOHN WAS SUCH A KIND PERSON AND HAD A SMILE THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE REMEMBER HIM WALKING THROUGH OUR HIGH SCHOOL QUAD IN HIS FOOTBALL JERSEY WITH SUCH PRIDE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE AN ANGEL TO HIS BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN...
MONICA STOLZ (RATHJEN)
November 22, 2007
TO CAROLYN, IM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHN. I HAVE LOTS OF MEMORIES OF HIM FROM US GROWING UP TOGETHER. HE WAS SUCH A NICE GUY AND WILL BE MISSED NOW AND FOREVER. HE IS AN ANGEL NOW IN HEAVEN WITH MY DAUGHTER, HAILEY. I WILL VISIT HIM WHEN I GO TO THE CEMETERY SINCE THEY ARE NOT FAR FROM EACH OTHER. AS A MOTHER, I KNOW THE PAIN YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. THIS PAIN IS THE WORST, AND I AM SO SORRY YOU ARE GOING THROUGH THIS PAIN. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. MAY GOD KEEP YOU STRONG AND MAY JOHN KEEP HIS ANGEL WINGS WRAPPED AROUND YOU FOREVER...XOXO
Nicole Buck
November 22, 2007
Miller family
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I went to High school with John. He was always such a sweet and kind person. We had a lot of fun in classes together, esp. harrassing teachers. My deepest sympathies are sent to you and the kids.
Nicole Buck
November 22, 2007
Miller family,
I'm so sorry for your loss of John. I went to school with John @ Linden HS. He was a very special person and we were good friends but lost touch. I send my sympathies to you and your children.
Jill Lindsey
November 21, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. I work at the CHP dispatch center that handles the area where John worked. We are all saddened by this tragic event.
Melissa Franzman/Millward
November 21, 2007
Dear: Stephanie and family, I am so sorry for your great loss. I didnt know John but it sounds like he was a hero. God bless you during this time. sincerely Melissa Franzman/ Millwards
Heather Tetz
November 21, 2007
Dear Stephanie, Chandler, Reese, and family;
I wanted to say how truly sorry I am and I pray that God give you and your family stength and peace. Sincerely, Heather(Barnum)Tetz
JIM AND CINDY MANSU
November 21, 2007
to the family, we have you in our prayers. i never had the privilege to know him but my heart breaks for the men and women who chose to take the hard job of protecting us civilians, and lose theirs in the process. WE CAN NEVER THANK YOU ENOUGH. GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR THIS MAN
scott reiswig
November 21, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to stephanie and the miller family.We will all miss John very much.Our prayers are with you.
Scott Reiswig and everyone at moore's karate
Patricia Johnston
November 21, 2007
To John's wife and children, as well as the entire family; I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all.
Tiffany (McEnerney) McEachen
November 21, 2007
Dear Stephanie and the Bianchi and Miller families, Words seem so inadequate at a time like this. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for the Lord's mercy and comfort for you.
lynell yocum
November 21, 2007
Stephanie and Family; I am so sorry and shocked to hear of your husbands death. I remember how close you and Tiffany were and it really shakes me up to know how you must be suffering. I would do anything I could to help you and your family. Jesus has John now and he will never suffer again. I am so sorry. Love, Lynell Yocum
Pamela Hallowes
November 21, 2007
I'm so, so sorry for your loss.
When I count my blessings I'll count you twice.
God Bless You in time of need!!!
When I'm flying today I'll be sure and let a balloon go!!!
Love,
Pam Polk Hallowes,
AMY GRIBAUDO/TAYLOR
November 21, 2007
Stephanie and family, words can't express what your family is going through. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Roscoe Brownfield
November 21, 2007
Dear Stephanie & Family:
I was sorry to hear about the passing of John. He was a great person. He will truly be missed.
Roscoe Brownfield
November 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of John. He was truly a great person.
Lisa West
November 21, 2007
Stephanie,
I am so sorry for your loss, god bless you and your children, my prayers are with you.
Sue Williams
November 20, 2007
To the family of John Miller:
Thank you for sharing him with us for protecting our roads. everyday I have to drive North Livermore Avenue to get home and there is not one moment that goes by without me thinking about him. I never met him but am sure I have seen him on the road. God Bless You.
Lori Gormley (Tapp)
November 20, 2007
Carolyn, Amy, Stephanie and family,
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. John was an amazing person and a friend to all who knew him. His zest for life and his love for his family and friends should be an example to all. John has always held a special place in my heart and always will. He will be deeply missed.
Tim Litton
November 20, 2007
What I am thankful for
What I’m thankful for this holiday season is being able to call John and Stephanie Miller my Friends. We weren’t the best of friends but friends none the less. John was a good man. The kind of man that you want your sons to be like, the kind you’d love to have your daughter marry. John wasn’t a very outspoken man, but when he did speak you would listen. He was very wise beyond his years and old soul if you will. The ten years or so that I’ve have known John, I had never seen him as excited as he was to be a CHP officer. As hard as his training was he always told me about it with a smile on his face. I don’t think I had the chance to tell him or his wife how proud I was of him. I hope his children get the chance to hear stories about how kind and wonderful of a person their father was. To my recollection I don’t think he has ever missed one of my children’s birthday parties, one of those little things you don’t tell someone you appreciate until it’s too late. So, this Thanksgiving while I sit around the table with my family I will pray for Johns and tell the Lord how thankful I am for him to have given this world John Paul Miller. It was a short Thirty-two years but it was a good Thirty-two. So, thank you Lord and most of all thank you John.
Staci Bennett
November 20, 2007
Stephanie,
I just want you to know that we are here for you. I fell to my knees in grief when I heard the news, and I cant stop thinking of you and your family. I am so sorry we cannot attend the service, but know that we will be here for you whenever you need us. I loved John very much and his smile I will never forget.
Our hearts truly and deeply ache for you and yours.
All our Love, Brian and Staci Bennett
Carol Bockmon
November 20, 2007
To all of John Miller's family,
We have you in our prayers. May God keep you wrapped in his loving arms. With sincere sympathy, Glen and Carol Bockmon
sherry finch
November 20, 2007
Stephanie and family
I am sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sherry Finch
Brandi Abdullah
November 20, 2007
I first met John in 6th grade science camp, then not again till high school. He was a great friend and we spent alot of time together. I will always remember his big bright smile and the kindness he showed to others. He was wonderful person. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Jason, Amanda and Allie Glissman
November 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family! Get togethers will never be the same! We love you guys!
Michelle Wisner
November 20, 2007
To the Miller and Bianchi families, Stephanie, Chandler and Reese. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tragic time. We wish you the strength to get through this and the comfort of knowing that John will forever be in your hearts and that he lives on in Chandler and Reese. Rest in Peace John.
From The Wisner family, Gary, Michelle, Jon (Ford) and Eddie.
Mike & Dixie Heckenlaible
November 20, 2007
Our love and prayers are with you Miller and Bianchi families.
Ann Pena
November 20, 2007
My prayers are with the family and I believe we lost a good officer..may gods peace be with the family..
Kristen Pereira
November 20, 2007
Stephanie~
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband John. You are in my thoughts and prayers. John will always be your guardian angel watching over you and your children. God Bless you!
(Cactus Co-worker)
Nikki Pyeatt
November 20, 2007
Carolyn, Amy, Stephanie & family,
May God embrace you and your family during this difficult time. We are so sad to hear about Johnny. (that's what we called him when were little kids when we went fishing) Please know that you are in our prayers.
Love,
Donnie Carr and Nikki (Carr)Pyeatt
Dustin &Becca Dais
November 20, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
J.H.
November 20, 2007
This hits so close to home for law enforcement families. John will not only be remembered for his ultimate sacrifice but for the wonderful person he was. Our thoughts and prayers for the Miller family.
Jenice Ray
November 20, 2007
Stephanie, from one Officer's wife to another, I am horribly sorry for your loss. My family as well as the entire Stockton Police Department's thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Carl & Brandy Egli
November 20, 2007
Stephanie, Chandler, and Reese our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We will miss John greatly. He was and amazing man. I was proud to call him my friend. Rest in Peace John We Love You!!
Christina (Hoff) Lawrie
November 19, 2007
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this time. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Debi Taylor
November 19, 2007
Dear Stephanie, Chandler, Reese,
Miller Family, Rico and Linda, I
am here to tell you I am in shock
and sadden and not an hour goes by
that I do not pray for you and
your family that God will be by your side at this moment and the
coming days to give you strength
to get thru these hard times.I'm
here to listen any time. God bless
you and keep you all safe. Love and
kisses. Debi and Joe Taylor
808 357 0779
Heather Taylor(Blum) & Morgan Bennett
November 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Scott & Courtney Shepherd
November 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in your time of need.
Michelle Faul
November 19, 2007
The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you if you need anything!
Jeri Aguiar Springer
November 19, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the Miller (Bianchi) family.
May God bless and comfort you during this time.
Chuck & Jeri (Aguiar)Springer
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