Frank G. Miller of Helena passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. He most recently resided at Rosetta Assisted Living Facility in Helena, MT.
He was born January 23, 1925 to Frank and Verna (Keller) Miller. He was the fourth of nine children. Frank grew up in the “6th Ward area”. He lived in Helena his entire life. He graduated from St. Mary’s grade school and Helena High School. He and his siblings were one of the families that attended school in railroad cars when Helena was hit with the 1935 earthquake.
Frank was a Navy WWII veteran serving from September, 1943 to May, 1946. When he was discharged from the service, he went to work for ASARCO in East Helena. He then went to work for the State of Montana, Highway Department Core Drill Section and was employed there until his retirement in 1986.
In October, 1948, he married Florella Marie Mitzel. She preceded him in death on September 16, 1974. They had two children, Charles Roy Miller and Karla Rose Lund-Elder. On November 5, 1977, he married Margaret Nason, who was the love of his life. Together they traveled to many wonderful places and also took several cruises. He referred to Margaret as the most wonderful woman in the world.
Frank loved the great outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed many years hunting up White’s Gulch and fishing below Canyon Ferry Dam. Margaret always made him the best lunches (even peeling his hard boiled eggs for him!); he was the envy of the other hunters! He also enjoyed cutting trees for firewood, bringing them home, chopping, splitting, and stacking the wood. He always had a roaring fire in the wood stove. He loved to garden and took great pride in maintaining their yard in Seaver Park; it was always immaculate. Frank always had a story or joke to tell.
He is survived by his wife Margaret, children Roy (Vickie), Everett, WA.; Karla Lund-Elder (Scott) of Miles City, MT; James “Nick” Nason, of Helena, MT, Carol (Jerry) Lemieux of Missoula, MT; Richard (Debbie) Nason of Missoula. MT, Rita Nason and Berta Nason, special friend and kindred spirit, Kitty Cutting; Sisters Sue Cote and Dolly Lamping. all of Helena. Twelve grandchildren: Jason (Ann) Miller; Katie Miller, Robyn Lund, Kasey (Rachael) Lund, Kym Lund, Stacy Nason, Nikki (Kitch) Walker, Julie (Luke) Taylor, Jennifer Lemieux, Chad (Erica) Nason, Michael (Carly) Nason and Adam (Hailey) Nason and six great grandchildren and one great-great grandsons; his. Special aunt Rose Miller and several nieces and nephews.
A vigil service will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2nd at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 3rd at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery. A reception will be held in the lower level of the VFW in East Helena immediately following the graveside service. Memorials in Frank’s name are suggested to Frontier Home Health & Hospice, 800 Front St., Helena, MT 59601, Rosetta Assisted Living, 2530 Wildwood Lane, Helena, MT 59601 or to your favorite organization. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com
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Beth Oswald says
Karla, It is so hard to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Beth
Bonnie LaFountaine says
Margaret, Thank you for choosing Rosetta to care for your husband in the last stage of his life. We quickly grew to love him and all of your wonderful extended family. We will miss walking in on your smooching sessions and hearing all the wonderful stories about your life together. Bonnie LaFountaine
Brandi Gray says
Karla, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Candy Laney says
Karla:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
Deb Walter says
Roy and family – my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deb
Gail Abercrombie for Robert Abercrombie says
My father, Robert Abercrombie, enjoyed Frank’s company at their dining table at the Waterford. Frank’s friendliness and caring were very much appreciated. A great person!
Gayle Hooper Allen says
I truly enjoyed knowing Frank. He will be missed. You are all in my prayers.
Gayle
Karla says
Karla – I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your parents well when we attended St. Anne’s. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelly says
Frank was such a great man, It was such a pleasure to get to know him. He was always smiling and cracking jokes. He will be missed by his family at Rosetta.
My love to the family
Kevin Brewer says
When I moved to Helena after getting a job as Maintenance Supervisor I shared an office with Core Drill and one of the first and nicest people I met was Frank. I enjoyed the stories that always reminded me of my growing up and home.
God Bless his family.
Kevin Brewer
Kriss says
Margaret, Karla, Roy and Family,
My heartfelt condolences to each of you.
Frank was very dear to me. He opened his arms and his heart to welcome me into the family. There are no words that can adequately express my gratitude for his loving kindness.
I know Frank will be dearly missed. He lives within our hearts.
May God Bless and keep Frank in His loving embrace.
Kriss
Linda Moats says
Aunt Margaret – I am so sorry I can’t make the trip from Idaho, but please know that you and the family are in my heart and prayers at this time. I love you and am sending hugs and kisses to you.
Melinda Lynnes says
Karla and family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Melinda Lynnes
Michael & Karen Susag says
We are sorry to hear about the passing of a very gentle and caring man.
Mike and Kay Brockway says
Roy and Vickie, we are very sorry to hear of Roy’s Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike and Kay
Rhonda Strainer says
Dear Miller Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I met Frank through my Father, Bob Strainer. They worked together at the Dept of Transportation. I just remember he always had a great smile and a hi whenever I would see him.
I pray that all the wonderful memories you hold within your heart will sustain you during this time and in the days ahead.
Rhonda Strainer
Sharon Kearnes says
Karla,
I am so sorry. I know that losing a parent can leave such a hole in your heart. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Sargeson says
Roy and Vickie, I was saddened to hear of Roy’s Dad’s passing. My prayers are with you. I live in Issaquah now and would love to hear from you two.