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In Memory of
James A "Jim"
Miller
Miller
1942 - 2017
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Obituary for James A "Jim" Miller
- James Miller, 75, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at his residence with his two sons by his side after a long battle with cancer.
Jim was born Jan. 12, 1942, to Alfred and Wilma Miller. He was raised on the family dairy farm in Elsie, Michigan where he was the oldest of six children. Jim excelled in all sports in high school and as a result was offered a football scholarship to play college football in Colorado. After finishing his freshman year he vacationed in Montana and never left. He then attended the University of Montana and graduated with a teaching degree and there he met his future wife, Judy Stowe, and later married in 1968.
Jim started his 25-year teaching career in 1967 at Hellgate High School. During this time he and Judy had two sons, Scott and Monty, and later divorced in 1986.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman and found his greatest joy in the mountains or on the water hunting and fishing and watching his grandchildren participate in sporting events.
His generous nature and selflessness made him an unforgettable father, brother, friend and neighbor to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. Jim’s positive outlook and passion for life made a difference to everyone around him.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dick. He is survived by his sisters, Barb and Judy, his brothers Charlie and Mark, sons Scott (Lisa) and Monty (Krista) and grandchildren Gabriel, Isabel and Tristan.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 30, at 6 p.m. at the Fort Missoula Regional Park pavilion.
Jim was born Jan. 12, 1942, to Alfred and Wilma Miller. He was raised on the family dairy farm in Elsie, Michigan where he was the oldest of six children. Jim excelled in all sports in high school and as a result was offered a football scholarship to play college football in Colorado. After finishing his freshman year he vacationed in Montana and never left. He then attended the University of Montana and graduated with a teaching degree and there he met his future wife, Judy Stowe, and later married in 1968.
Jim started his 25-year teaching career in 1967 at Hellgate High School. During this time he and Judy had two sons, Scott and Monty, and later divorced in 1986.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman and found his greatest joy in the mountains or on the water hunting and fishing and watching his grandchildren participate in sporting events.
His generous nature and selflessness made him an unforgettable father, brother, friend and neighbor to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. Jim’s positive outlook and passion for life made a difference to everyone around him.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dick. He is survived by his sisters, Barb and Judy, his brothers Charlie and Mark, sons Scott (Lisa) and Monty (Krista) and grandchildren Gabriel, Isabel and Tristan.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 30, at 6 p.m. at the Fort Missoula Regional Park pavilion.
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