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Dorian Zane MILLER

1997 - 2017

Dorian Zane MILLER obituary, 1997-2017, Spokane , WA

BORN

1997

DIED

2017

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Hennessey Funeral Home & Crematory - Division Street

2203 North Division Street

Spokane, Washington

Dorian MILLER Obituary


MILLER,
Dorian Zane

April 26, 1997 -
February 18, 2017

November 2015, just three months into his freshman year of college, our beautiful, caring and intelligent son Dorian started exhibiting signs of mental illness and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Dorian's struggle to successfully manage this condition ended just two months prior to his 20th birthday. To arrive at this destination, a bright light dimmed, which is a path that was unimaginable through the first 18 years of his life.
Dorian was incredibly smart, witty and full of life. He started school at Cooper Elementary followed by Shiloh, Brentwood, Farwell, Mountainside Middle School and finally Mt. Spokane High School, where he did varsity track and cross country. Dorian graduated Valedictorian in 2015 and received an academic scholarship to Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University.
He leaves behind two loving families: his mother Tiffany Booth and Todd Becker; his father Carl Miller and Ellen Gillespie-Miller; sister Tia Gillespie (Dakota Johnson); brother Andrew Miller; grandparents Jim and Sue Miller, Cheryl Sparks, and Maynard and Carol Gillespie. He also leaves behind uncles Mike (Leanna) Miller, Nathan Booth, Jason Booth, and Andy (Amy) Gillespie; along with nephew Colton Johnson; cousins Kasen and Madelyn Miller, Ben and Jack Gillespie, David Chaney Jr., Ryan Chaney, Nathan Jr. and Joseph Booth, Lila, Max and Jacob Selden as well many friends and extended family.
We are beyond devastated at losing such a special young man with a bright future. All of us will miss the little things that made him our "D": endless hours of video games, constant burn of the data plan on his cell phone, plates of taquitos for all meals of the day, his mastery of rollerblading, and a million other little things. You touched so many hearts, brought so much joy and laughter into our lives. You will be deeply missed our dear boy, and never forgotten.
Memorial services will be held at Hennessey Funeral Home, 2203 N. Division on Saturday, March 4th at 3PM. Online condolences can be posted at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Feb. 26 to Mar. 1, 2017.

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March 6, 2017

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David Hickerson

March 4, 2017

When it comes to being a Highschool coach, your athletes essentially become family. You shape your athletes while your athletes shape you. I had the honor and privilege to coach this young man. His huge heart and perseverance were what made him stand out. I'm proud to say you are family. The world has lost an incredible individual. RIP

Alex Dressel

March 4, 2017

Exemplary young man

Alex Dressel

March 4, 2017

J Knisley

February 27, 2017

Carl and Tiffany may u find peace at this rough time! Rest easy young man!

February 27, 2017

Dorian was one of my special daycare boys. In all the time he spent at my daycare while going to Cooper, he never sat in time-out or caused a single problem. When my grandson was only six days old, Dorian could make him smile. Somewhere I have a photo of this. I will miss his presence in our world. Condolences to you Karl, and Tiffany.

Mary Skinner

February 26, 2017

Oh my dear friend Tiffany. Please know that you and your family have my deepest condolences. Dorian, you were such a young, beautiful spirit. I am so blessed to have met you in your short/yet long life. Take your rest my dear son, paradise await you...tears to heaven! I was truly blessed to have met you and your mom!

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2203 North Division Street, Spokane, WA 99207

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