Jack P. Miller, 80, passed away on March 21, 2011 surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Jack was an avid outdoorsman; the mountains were always a favorite place. In his early years, he enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing. In recent years, walleye fishing became his favorite pastime.
Jack was born October 27, 1930 to Frank J. and Verna (Keller) Miller. Jack was the seventh of ten children. Jack worked various jobs in his career, including Continental Oil Company in Helena, and later retired as an Assistant Administrator of Motor Fuel Tax Division for the State of Montana Department of Revenue. On May 20, 1950 Jack married Viola Bossell in Helena. They were blessed with four children, Steven, Debbie, Jeannie and Mike. They later divorced and Jack married Shelley K. Johnson on March 19, 1976.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Verna; and siblings, Mamie, Ruth, Don, Bing, Bob, and Peggy. He is survived by his current wife, Shelley K. Miller of Helena; sisters, Sue Cote and Dolly Lamping of Helena; and brother, Frank G. (Margret) Miller of Helena. Jack is also survived by his children, Steve (Karen) Miller of Winston, Debbie (Bruce) Campbell of Bozeman, Jeannie (Lonnie) Davis of Helena, and Mike (Lynn) Miller of Jefferson City; stepsons, Terry Johnson of Deer Lodge, Carl Johnson of Helena, and Mike P. (Jessica) Johnson of Helena. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, Cassie, Keith, Deanna, Jack, Sammi, Greg, Kristie, Jason, Becky, Nathan, Ashley, Kayla Ann, Marrissa, Genevieve, Owen, Patrick, and his favorite fishing buddy Sheldon; and 20 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011 at Resurrection Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Paustian, Dr. Weiner, and all the nurses on the Oncology Floor at St. Peter’s Hospital for their care of Jack during his illness. Memorials in Jack’s name may be sent to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604, Cancer Treatment Center C/O St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Bonnie Isaak says
Was sorry to hear about your loss.My thoughts are with you.
donna baker says
I am so sorry for your loss. I was lucky to have known Jack for many years. He will be missed. My love and prayers to the family.
Emmett & Karen Foster says
We send our deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of your loved one. May the many wonderful memories keep his close in your hearts always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gregory Campbell says
I am one of Jack’s grandsons. I’m not sure quite what i want to say just yet. I just felt drawn to say something. I am praying on behalf of Jack’s closest family members and loved ones. I ask that the family members show their respect to Jack by showing love, respect, and compassion to one another.
Jack Miller says
I wanted to express my sympathy for you guys. I regret so very much that I was unable to come and visit you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Brydich says
Shelley, Frank, Margret and Family – I am sorry for your loss. I remember Jack well as he was my first employer after I got out of high school. He was a great boss, mentor and friend. In those days, all letters were done by typewriter. We shared the same office and I had just typed about 20 letters for him. I was signing his name and we were talking about hot fudge brownie delights at the Dairy Queen. The next thing I knew I was retyping five letters because I had signed them Jack P. Brownie rather than Jack P. Miller. Another incident was hiding his cigarettes in boxes of completed Motor Fuel Tax Forms so he could not find them. All these years later, I still laugh when I think my days at the Motor Fuel Tax Division.
Nick Nason says
Take comfort under that big fir tree and keep a eye on the big elk herd. RIP. Ridge Runner.
Rick Hofland says
Sharon Hencley says
Shelley and family my sincere condolences on the passing of Jack. He will be missed.
Willard & Mary Patrick says
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Jack was a true friend and will be missed by all that knew him.