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CLARENCE "JIM" MILLER, JR.
" Jim lived his life to the fullest."
Jim Miller, 82, passed away on Sept. 22, 2013 at a care facility in Vancouver, WA, with his family at his side. He was born and raised in Vancouver and graduated from Vancouver High School in 1949.
Jim joined the coast guard that same year, served four years, and was honorably discharged.
He was a Journeyman Mechanic and retired from the City of Vancouver in their automotive repair shops.
Jim loved auto racing, dirt tracks, working on sprint cars and riding motorcycles with his beloved grandsons. He spent years taking friends and family salmon fishing out of Ilwaco. Jim was an artist and also took up golf later on.
~ He loved his family and friends very much. ~
Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean; daughters, Cathy Slyter (Lew) and Carol Farland; sons, James Miller and David Miller (Debbie); brother, Steve Miller (Adele); eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ruby Miller; great-granddaughter, Angela; and his daughter-in-law, Shirley A. Miller.
A viewing will be held at Hamilton Mylan Funeral Home, Fri., Sept. 27th, 10-5 and Sat. 10-2. Graveside services will be on Mon., Sept. 30 at 11:00 a.m., at Memory Memorial Park Cemetery, 144th St. and 72nd Ave., Vancouver, WA.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to West Columbia Gorge Humane Society in Washougal, WA.
Please sign his guestbook at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Miss you all! Love you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeremy Miller
October 3, 2013
I love you Dad so much and I miss you more than you will ever know, I will see you again one day. I love you, Carol
October 2, 2013
Rest in Peace Jimmy. Dawn Melton-Frio
October 2, 2013
To my dear cousins, Cathy, Carol, David & Jim. So sorry for the loss of both you're parents so close together. You did a great job keeping them so independant for the last few years and giving them wonderful care at the end of their lives. You know they are no longer in pain and are together with Grandpa & Grandma Schmidt and Clarence and Ruby. Love, your cousin Marlene
Marlene Denton
October 1, 2013
Rest in peace uncle Jim. All my love and condolences to the family.
Lisa Schmidt
September 30, 2013
With our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sherri & I are sisters, and cousin to Carol. We are so sorry for your loss...
Sherri Monroe & Rebecca Rose
September 29, 2013
The world became a little less bright on Sunday...I have known Jim and Jean all of my life.Their kids were like sisters and brothers to me and my sisters and brothers. I learned the meaning of "true friendship" watching our parents as a kid. The Miller's and The Devine's...like bread and butter..they just go together...Without Jim in my life,Skagit would never have been known to me. Gizzards would never have been tried and loved and having a fabulous friend in his daughter Carol would never have existed. "Jim, go catch up with Mom and Dad. They have been waiting for you." Until we meet again in heaven...see you...
Debbie Hugo
September 28, 2013
"Jimmie", a true friend for over 60 years. My condolences to the family. I have lots of wonderful memories: Racing cars, fishing trips at Ilwaco, and many rounds of golf, especially with Jim's special club, the foot wedge.. I remember the time we RV'ed across the gulf states to Florida. I remember that Jim got there before we did, always up early and driving long hours. Good bye Jimmie, you will always be in our thoughts.
Dick & Shirley Pierce, Las Vegas, NV.
September 28, 2013
I knew Jim as my brothers friend and also as mine. If it was mechanical he'd figure out how to fix it. We had a lot of good times together. The last time I saw him it was at my nephew Ricks memorial service. He gave me a bad time about me having gray hair but I said was better than not having any. He it gray wasn't as sexy as being bald. He will be missed! Alan Pierce
Alan Pierce
September 28, 2013
Well, I don't even know where to begin. When I see Jim's face, so many childhood memories come flooding in. Many as an adult too. I love knowing that he was my parent's most dear friend, like a brother actually. I always felt like I was at home with Jim and Jeanie, because, I was, actually. They knew me from the day I was born. To me, he was intelligent, could fix anything (talented) and an extremely hard worker, always so kind to me. I do know you didn't mess with him, if he said it, he meant it. God Bless you all, Jean, Cathy, Jim, David and Carol. Nothing takes away the pain of a parent being gone, but I know you are all very thankful for your lives and memories with your dad. Vickie
September 27, 2013
To the family of Jim Miller he was a very nice man.I went to school with Cathy and end up living down the road from Jim and Jeannie and Jim and Shirley. I guess after all those years they considered me a family friend . That made me feel good a great family to be around so sorry for your lss to the family. Marcia Eaton Lee
Marcia Lee
September 27, 2013
So sorry Jeanne. Jim will be missed, I remember him and my dad Dick Pierce, playing golf etc., being great friends for years....xoxo RIP.
Debbie Carter/Pierce
September 27, 2013
Growing up, Jim and Jeanie were like second parents to me; introducing me to camping, racing, fun and responsibilities. I thank them for allowing me so many happy memories.
Sarah Lund-Henderson
September 27, 2013
Hi,sorry to here about Jim. I worked with him at the City of Vancouver for a dozen years before he retired and learned alot from him over the years.I will be out of town for the funeral but my thaought and prayers are with Jim and the family. Thanks, Kevin Morgan
Kevin Morgan
September 27, 2013
My sincere condolence of the passing of your dad
Terrie and family
September 26, 2013
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