Kleinhans / Petitjean Family
Kleinhans / Petitjean Family
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| Fred Willard Miller
| Parents: Augusta (Kleinhans) & Jacob Miller
| Grandparents: Frederick & Ernestine Kleinhans
| Birth: 25 Nov 1887 Royalton, NY
| Death: 14 Jun 1960 Lockport, NY
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|Sp Sophia L. (Harpst) Miller
| Birth: 10 Oct 1889 Royalton
| Death: 17 Nov 1970 Palm Beach, FL
| Marriage: 1912
note- great-granddaughter of C. Elizabeth (Disinger) Frantz from Royalton and 2nd cousin to George Disinger (see mini-bio). Her brother Elmer Harpst died in 1918 WWI and was interred in France.
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After marrying in 1912, Fred and Sophia with 3 children started by renting a farm in Royalton a few miles from his parents. By 1930 with 2 more children Fred had moved his family to Gasport while working at a basket factory (see bottom of page). In 1940 he was still working at the basket factory and his first cousin once removed Gorman Kleinhans lived one house away from him on East Ave in Gasport (see Fred and Sophia's homestead on the main page). Several years later, Fred obtained a job at the Harrison Radiator Division and moved to Lockport in 1949. After working 15 years at HRD, Fred retired and a few years later passed away in 1960. After her husband Fred died, Sophia moved to (West) Palm Beach, Florida where her daughter Doris, son Warren, and grandchildren lived. POTUS Donald Trump's Mar-a-Largo is less than a mile east of the West Palm Beach mainland coast. Fred and Sophia had 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and over 20 great-grandchildren. Fred's 2 youngest sons graduated with college degrees. Between Arizona, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, several cities in Florida, and Rochester, Medina, Middleport, Wolcottsville, and Lockport in New York the Miller family certainly had the country covered.
note- As a side note, Jacob Miller, Sophia's father-in-law, had two sisters who married two Disinger brothers from nearby Disinger's Corner. Anna Mary Miller married George Disinger II on 17 Oct 1843 in Royalton and had fifteen (15) children. Christina Miller married Isaac Disinger on 18 Oct 1843 in Royalton and had six (6) children. The two sisters' father-in-law, George Disinger, had 13 children with more than 1,100 descendants. Sophia was the great-granddaughter of C. Elizabeth (Disinger) Frantz from Royalton, a 2nd cousin to George Disinger, and a 3rd cousin to George II and Isaac Disinger. Jacob Miller almost certainly took his son Fred and family to visit his Disinger nephews and nieces (sisters' children) shortly after he married Augusta (Kleinhans) around 1875. Jacob had property dealings with the Disinger family as well.
8515 East Ave, Gasport, NY, built in 1890
Fred and Sophia Miller's home on East Ave, Gasport before they moved to Lockport. Fred worked at the John Bacon basket/ladder factory before he worked at Harrison Radiator. His property appears on the 1938 Hamlet of Gasport Map at the east end of East Ave near Myrtle Ave.
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✞LOCKPORT, N. Y, UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL June 14, 1960 - Fred W. Miller, 72, of 12 Livingston Pl. [built in 1920], died unexpectedly this morning (June 14, 1960) in his home. A retired employee of Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp., and a Niagara County native, Mr. Miller was born Nov. 25. 1887, son of the late Jacob and Augusta Miller. On March 20, 1912 he married the former Sophia Harpst in the Town of Royalton. The couple lived for many years in Gasport [see above] until moving here in 1949. Before beginning a 15-year career at Harrison. Mr. Miller was employed by the John Bacon Co. manufacturers of ladders and baskets, in Gasport. He was a member of the Gasport Congregational Church and Gasport Lodge 787, F&AM. Besides his wife, Mr. Miller is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert DeYoung, Lake Park Fla.; four sons, Roger Miller of Lockport, Elmer Miller of Middleport, Lester Miller of Oklahoma City and Warren Miller of Lake Park; a brother, Roy Miller of the Rapids; two sisters, Mrs. William Silsby of Gasport and Mrs. Donald Roszman of the Rapids, 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The Rev. Austin B. Cheswell of the Gasport Congregational Church will officiate at services at 2 Friday afternoon in the Bream Funeral Home, Gasport Masonic Lodge 787 will conduct services in the funeral home at 9 Thursday evening. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport.
✞LOCKPORT, N. Y, UNION-SUN AND JOURNAL, Thursday, November 19, 1970 - Mrs. Sophia Miller Succumbs At 81 - Mrs. Sophia Harpst Miller, 81 formerly of Lockport and Gasport, died Tuesday in the Palm View Nursing Home, West Palm Beach, Fla. after a long illness. Widow of Fred W. Miller, she was born in New York State on Oct. 10, 1889 and had lived in Florida for the past 10 years. While here, she was a member of the Gasport United Church of Christ. Survivors include four sons, Roger of Lockport, Elmer of Middleport, Lester of Oklahoma and Warren of Florida; a daughter, Mrs. Doris DeYoung of Florida; a brother, Henry of Lockport; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at Cold Spring Cemetery with the Rev George A. Paboojian officiating. Memorials may be made to the Gasport United Church of Christ, Arrangements are being made by the Lange Funeral Home, 181 East Ave.
✞MILLER — Sophia Harpst Miller formerly of Lockport passed away Nov. 17, 1970 in West Palm Beach, Fla. She is survived by four sons, Roger Miller of Lockport; Elmer Miller of Middleport, N.Y.; Lester of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Warren of Lake Park, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Doris DeYoung of Lake Park, Fla.; one brother, Henry Harpst of Lockport, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, 1970 at 11 a.m. at Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gasport United Church of Christ, Main St., Gasport, N.Y. Arrangements by Lange Funeral Home, 186 East Ave
Children of Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller: Roger, Elmer, Lester, Warren, and Doris
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| Roger Willard Miller
| Parents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
| Grandparents: Augusta (Kleinhans) & Jacob Miller
| Birth: 1 Aug 1913 Royalton, NY
| Death: 5 Oct 1991
| Military: US Navy WWII
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|Sp 1)Doris (Hull) Miller
| Birth: 19 Mar 1911 Gasport, NY
| Death: 22 Aug 1986 Medina, NY
|Sp 2)Jean E. (Berendt) Miller
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| Marriage: 1948 (see below)
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✞ROGER W. MILLER | Latest Headlines | buffalonews.com - Services for Roger W. Miller, who worked for the Harrison Division of General Motors Corp. for 42 years, were held today in the Gaul Funeral Home. Burial was in Cold Spring Cemetery. Miller, 78, of Locust Street, died Tuesday (Oct. 15, 1991) in Genesee Hospital, Rochester.
He retired as a tester in the research and development department of Harrison. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Samsong Retirement Navy Association and the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include his wife, Jean E.; two sons, Gary of Sonoita, Ariz., and Craig of Atlanta; three daughters, Janis Navarra of Rochester, Yvonne Peters of Medina and Betty Otero; three brothers, Elmer of Middleport, Lester of Oklahoma City and Warren; a sister, Doris DeYoung of Florida; several grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
✞Roger Miller, Worked At HD - Roger W. Miller, 78, of Lockport, a retired industrial worker, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1991, at Genesse Hospital in Rochester. Born Aug. 1, 1913 in Royalton, he was the son of Fred and Sophia Harpst Miller. He worked 42 years at Harrison in research and development as a tester. Miller was a member of the National Rifle Assn. and Samsong Retirement Navy Assn. -He was a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Jean E.; two sons, Gary (Elizabeth) of Sonoita, Ariz., and Craig of Atlanta, Ga.; three daughters, Janis (Vincent) Navarra of Rochester, Betty Otero of Lockport, and Yvonne (Daniel) Peters of Medina; three brothers, Elmer (Vianna) of Middleport, Lester (Bettye) of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Warren (Doris); one sister, Doris DeYoung of Florida; and several nieces and nephews and grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Gaul Funeral Home, Inc., 263 East Ave. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Stephen Hall of- ficiating. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.
✞MIDDLEPORT Doris M. Hoffman, 12 Sleeper St., died today at Medina Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born March 19, 1911 in Gasport, to the late John and Mary Reef Hull. She had lived in Middleport since 1949 and was an avid bingo player in the area. Her husband, Lawrence Hoffman, died in 1981.
Survivors include three daughters, Betty Otero of Middleport, Mrs. Daniel (Yvonne) Peters of Medina, and Mrs. Paul (Vicky) Bronstein of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward Hull of Wrights Corners; one sister, Elsie Schael of California, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Saturday (2-4, 7- 9) at the Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home Inc., 38 State St., where services will be held Sunday at a time to be announced. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery.
from MEDINA JOURNAL-REGISTER FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1986
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Betty (Miller) Otero
| Parents: Roger & Jean (Berendt) Miller
| Grandparents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
| Birth: 21 Aug 1931 Gasport, NY
| Death: 29 Jan 1999 Buffalo, NY
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✞Medina, N.Y. THE JOURNAL-REGISTER Monday, February 1, 1999 Betty J. Otero MIDDLEPORT- Betty J. Otero, formerly of Middleport passed away Friday evening, Jan. 29, 1999 at the Buffalo General Hospital. Mrs. Otero was born in Gasport on Aug. 21, 1931, a daughter of Roger and Doris (Hull) Miller. Mrs. Otero was a graduate of Gasport High School and had lived in Middleport most of her life. She was a self-employed bookkeeper for several years. Mrs. Otero was a member of the Middleport United Methodist Church and she also was a volunteer EMT in the Middleport and Gasport areas. She is survived by four daughters and one son, Renee (James) Remsen of East Amherst, Ronald (Kathy) Berlin of Ohio, Rebecca Gorman of Amherst and Robin (John) Fontana of Lockport and Rhea (Rolando) Borda of Bolivia; 15 grandchildren; two sisters, Yvonne (Daniel) Peters and Vicki (Clarence) Gray, both of Medina. A Memorial Service was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Middleport United Methodist Church with the Rev. Andrew Pollock officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Western New York Chapter, 923 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203-1121. Arrangements by the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, Inc., 38 State St., Middleport.
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Renee (James) Remsen
Ronald (Kathy) Berlin
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| Gary Miller
| Parents: Roger & Jean (Berendt) Miller
| Grandparents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
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| Craig Miller
| Parents: Roger & Jean (Berendt) Miller
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| Janis Miller
| Parents: Roger & Jean (Berendt) Miller
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| Parents: Roger & Jean (Berendt) Miller
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| Elmer H Miller
| Parents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
| Grandparents: Augusta (Kleinhans) & Jacob Miller
| Birth: 5 Dec 1915 Royalton, NY
| Death: 24 Oct 2000 Middleport, NY
| Marriage: 1939 (see below)
| Military: US Army WWII
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|Sp Viana D. (Reabolt) Miller
| Birth: 6 Mar 1914 Middleport
| Death: 30 Mar 2005
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✞THE JOURNAL-REGISTER Medina, N.Y. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2000 MIDDLEPORT - Elmer H. Miller, 84, of Middleport, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000 at his home under the care of Niagara Hospice. Elmer H. Miller Born Dec. 15, 1915 in the town of Royalton, he was the son of the late Fred W. and Sophia (Harpst) Miller. Mr. Miller was employed as a receiving clerk for Ward Brothers in Lockport and later worked at Bernzomatic in Medina, until his retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Miller was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville. He also was a life member of American Legion Post #410 in Lockport. Survivors include his wife, Viana R. (Reabolt) Miller, whom he married Oct. 14, 1939 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church; a sister, Doris De Young of Florida; two brothers, Warren A. (Doris) Miller of Florida and Lester L. (Bette) Miller of Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Roger R. Miller. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport. Calling hours also will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Otto Struckman officiating. Burial will be in Royalton Mount Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Michael's Lutheran Church roof fund and would be appreciated by the family.
✞Viana R. Miller of Middleport passed away Wednesday March 30, 2005 at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina. Mrs. Miller was born in the Town of Royalton on March 6, 1914. She was the daughter of William F. and Emma (Eschenburg) Reabolt. She and her husband, Elmer Miller, were married on October 14, 1939 in Wolcottsville. She was employed as a bookkeeper for the FMC Corporation in Middleport, retiring after several years of service. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville, a member of the Ladies Aid and had taught Sunday School at St. Michael's Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer H. Miller on October 24, 2000 and by three sisters and one brother, Alice Bruning, Sarah Henninger, Ruth Bear and Herbert Reabolt. She is survived by a sister, Beatrice Chapman of Lockport and several nieces and nephews, as well as her caregiver, Jeannine Nichols of Lyndonville, NY. Friends may call Saturday from 5-8 PM at the Bates, Wallace, & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St. in Middleport. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 PM at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville, NY with the Rev. David Triplett officiating. Burial will be in Royalton Mt. Ridge Cemetery. Memorials to St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, NY would be appreciated by the Miller family.
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| Lester L “Bumpas” Miller
| Parents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
| Grandparents: Augusta (Kleinhans) & Jacob Miller
| Birth: 30 Dec 1918 Royalton, NY
| Death: 26 Apr 2011 Oklahoma City, OK
| Marriage: 16 Sep 1945 Oklahoma City
| Military: US Army Air Corps WWII
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|Sp Bettye K. (Nichols) Miller
| Birth: 8 Jul 1920 Fort Smith, AR
| Death: 13 Sep 2012 Eugene, OR
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✞Lester Laverne “Bumpas” Miller December 30, 1918 – April 26, 2011 Lester Laverne Miller, known to all as Bumpas, died on April 26, 2011 in Oklahoma City. He was born to Fred Willard Miller and Sophia Lucinda Harpst Miller in Royalton, New York on December 30, 1918.
Bumpas earned a BS degree from Rider College in New Jersey and served as a Navigator in the Pacific Theater for the Army Air Corps from 1943 – 1945, when he left the service as a First Lieutenant. His decorations included the distinguished Flying Cross, the Asiatic Theater, Campaign Ribbon, and the Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters. He had a successful career as a professional sales representative for several companies until his retirement in 1983.
He met Bettye Kathryn Nichols in Albuquerque in April 1945 and they were married on September 16th of that year in Oklahoma City. They were married for 65 years and had five children, Gayle Patricia Miller, who died shortly after birth, Fred Luther Miller, Dick Warren Miller, Anne Marie Miller Cook and Paul Roy Miller. He was a member of Grace Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, where he and Bettye treasured the congregation and its music ministry. He was a long time Oklahoma City resident, an active youth baseball and basketball coach, an enthusiastic golfer who found more balls than he lost, and a lifelong avid fisherman who did not consider an empty stringer to be the sign of a bad day. He shared his love of the outdoors with thirty year fishing buddy, Brian Hall, for whom a weekend of fishing all day, eating peanut crackers and sleeping in a boat was a grand adventure. Bumpas was a dusk-to-dawn fisherman, a schedule we thought he would be unable to maintain on his summer trips to Alaska. We were wrong.
Bumpas was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Elmer and Roger as well as daughter Gayle Patricia. He is survived by his wife Bettye, brother Warren (Pete), sister Doris, sons Fred, Dick and Paul, daughter Anne, grandchildren Joshua Gillespie Miller, Lester Carr Miller, Jessica Jordan Miller, (children of Fred and wife Linda Gillespie Miller), Kevin Roy Miller and Alexis Joyce Leighanne Miller Henderson (children of Dick and wife Lindsey Nellie Paula Shuster Miller), Jason Lee Cook and Jacquelynn Anne Cook French (children of Anne and husband Vern Lee Cook) and Gary Simer (son of Paul and wife Donna Simer) and great grandchildren Luther Miller, Julian Miller, Alexander Miller, Ava Cook, Aidan French, Jenna French and Avery Simer. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 30, at 5:00 at Guardian Funeral Home’s West Chapel, 5820 N.W. 41st Street in Oklahoma City.
✞Bettye Kathryn Nichols Miller passed away on September 13, 2012 in Eugene, Oregon. She was born to Luther Thomas Nichols and Lola Alice Burns Nichols in Fort Smith, Arkansas on July 8, 1920.
Bettye was a graduate of Classen High School and attended the Oklahoma College for Women and Oklahoma State University. She taught at business schools in Oklahoma City, but most of her professional life was spent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where she began work as a stenographer and ended her career as Supervisor of the Stenographic Pool, one of the most senior FBI positions available to women at that time.
She met Lester Laverne Miller in Albuquerque in April 1945 and they were married on September 16th of that year in Oklahoma City. They were married for 65 years and had five children, Gayle Patricia Miller, who died shortly after birth, Fred Luther Miller, Dick Warren Miller, Anne Marie Miller Cook and Paul Roy Miller. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, where she and Les treasured the congregation and its music ministry.
Bettye was a modern working mother before her time. As a wife, she was Lester's strong life partner in a journey that started with a whirlwind courtship in Albuquerque, and a frozen fishing trip honeymoon in New York which set the stage for a 65 year marriage that was a model for all of us. As a mother, she balanced the demands of work, baseball, basketball, softball and football games, clubs, church and social activities all without a microwave. Her collection of crock pot dinner and casserole recipes was legendary. As a professional, she worked for the FBI in Washington, El Paso and Oklahoma City, where she served on the field office management team. She also served on the FBI team investigating the Kennedy assassination in Dallas. At a time when being a professional woman was fraught with difficulties and obstacles; she handled them all with grace, fairness, firmness and strength.
Bettye was a lifelong sports fan who especially enjoyed baseball games as well as Oklahoma State and Dallas Cowboy football games. She watched baseball with a scorecard and claimed that the reason she married Les was that he took her to baseball games. If there had been opportunities for girls to play sports when she was young, she would have been an avid softball player. She would also have enjoyed natural advantages in any sport where she could use her sharp elbows on opponents and sharp tongue on officials.
Bettye's natural curiosity, desire to learn, and incredible sense of humor never ceased. Despite being affected by dementia in her later years she always challenged herself mentally. Bettye never quit trying to be better and never complained about the difficulties she encountered.
Her sharp wit remained intact and her love of family was an inspiration to all. Bettye's last year was spent at Sheldon Park Memory Care Unit in Eugene, Oregon. She earned the respect and love of all her caregivers who quickly realized that the way to her heart was feeding her chocolate and coffee.
Bettye loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed being near water. Though a legendary fishing experience on her honeymoon soured her on that pastime, she loved swimming, boating and picnicking by lakes. She and Les toured the country extensively, particularly enjoying the beauty of national parks in the American West. Bettye especially looked forward to her annual trips to Las Vegas with her sister Margaret. Together, they would do their best to improve the Las Vegas economy and in the process thoroughly enjoyed each other's company. Those were special times for both of them.
Bettye was preceded in death by her husband Lester Miller; her brother Robert Nichols; and her daughters Anne Marie Miller Cook and Gayle Patricia Miller.
She is survived by her sister Margaret Kocher; sons Fred, Dick and Paul; grandchildren Joshua Gillespie Miller, Lester Carr Miller, Jessica Jordan Miller, (children of Fred and wife Linda Gillespie Miller), Kevin Roy Miller and Alexis Joyce Leighann Miller Henderson (children of Dick and wife Lindsey Nellie Paula Shuster Miller), Jason Lee Cook and Jacquelynn Anne Cook French (children of her daughter Anne and husband Vern Lee Cook) and Gary Simer and Rodney Robertson (sons of Paul and wife Donna Simer); and great grandchildren Luther Miller, Victor Miller, Julian Miller, Alexander Miller, Lucy Henderson, Ava Cook, Aidan French, Jenna French, Avery Simer, Grace Simer and Braden Robertson.
Children of Lester & Bettye (Nichols) Miller: Gayle, Fred, Dick, Anne, and Paul
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| Gayle Patricia Miller
| Parents: Lester & Bettye (Nichols) Miller
| Grandparents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
| Birth: 6 Feb 1947
| Death: 6 Feb 1947
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| Fred Luther Miller
| Parents: Lester & Bettye (Nichols) Miller
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|Sp Linda (Gillespie) Miller
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Children of Fred & Linda (Gillespie) Miller:
Joshua Gillespie Miller
Lester Carr Miller
Jessica Jordan Miller
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| Dick Warren Miller
| Parents: Lester & Bettye (Nichols) Miller
| Grandparents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
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Children of Dick & Lindsey (Shuster) Miller:
Kevin Roy Miller
Alexis Joyce Leighann Miller Henderson
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| Anne Marie (Miller) Cook
| Parents: Lester & Bettye (Nichols) Miller
| Grandparents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
| Birth: 10 Jul 1953 in Dallas, TX
| Death: 17 May 2011 Oklahoma City, OK
| Marriage: 20 Sep 1975 OK
| Military: US Air Force
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✞July 10, 1953 - May 17, 2011 OKLAHOMA CITY Anne Marie Miller Cook, went to be with her Lord on May 17, 2011 in Oklahoma City. She was born to Lester Laverne Miller and Bettye Kathryn Nichols Miller in Dallas, Texas on July 10, 1953. Her last days were brightened by the personal and professional attention of hospice nurse Angela Nicholson.
Anne was a graduate of Classen High School, attended college and business college for two years and was an Air Force veteran. She held several professional positions in management and sales and, most recently, served for five years as Administrative Assistant in the Parking Services Department at the University of Oklahoma. Her record in parking operations at OU home football games was 31 wins no losses.
She met Davern Lee Cook at Blackwood Business College in Oklahoma City and they were married on September 20, 1975 in Lester and Bettye's home in Oklahoma City, with Davern's father, Eli Cook, presiding. They were married for 35 years and had three children, Jason Lee Cook, Jacquelynn Anne Cook French and Travis Lee Hoelscher. She accepted Christ in her life through the ministry of Nate Cook, her nephew, Pastor of the Community Church of the Nazarene.
Anne was a Master Gardener, whose lawn and yard always reflected her love of bright colors and beautiful flowers. She was the glue of the family, organizing extended family reunions and preparing birthday and holiday dinners renowned for their flavor and abundance. Every such event was topped off by one or more of her homemade fruit pies (her best were cherry and rhubarb) for which she was a family legend. On her favorite days she hosted such a feast at the Cove on Lake Arbuckle, with parents, brothers, sisters, children, nieces and nephews fishing, swimming, laughing, enjoying the feast and each others's company. Supposedly there is always room for jello, but that was NOT true after Anne's holiday dinners.
Anne was preceded in death by her sister, Gayle Patricia Miller and her father, Lester. She is survived by her husband Davern Cook, her mother Bettye, her brothers Fred Luther Miller, Dick Warren Miller and Paul Roy Miller, daughter Jackie, sons Jason and Travis, grandchildren Ava Jolie Cook (daughter of Jason and Sara Elizabeth Cook), Aidan Joshua French and Jenna Renee French (children of Jackie and Clive French).
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 21, at 10:00 AM at Community Church of the Nazarene, 10200 S.E. 15th Street, in Midwest City, Oklahoma. At Anne's request, please send donations to: Second Chance Animal Shelter, 4500 24th Northwest, Norman, Oklahoma 73070 (405) 321.1915, in lieu of flowers. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. Published in Oklahoman on May 19, 2011.
Children of Anne (Miller) & Davern Cook:
Jason L. Cook married Sara Elizabeth
Jason and Sara had the following child:
Ava J. Cook
Jacquelynn A. Cook married Clive French
Jacquelynn and Clive had the following children:
Aidan J. French
Jenna R. French
Travis L. Hoelscher
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| Paul Roy Miller
| Parents: Lester & Bettye (Nichols) Miller
| Grandparents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
| Birth: 26 Aug 1958 in Oklahoma City, OK
| Death: 1 Jun 2016 Texas
| Marriage: 20 Sep 1975 OK
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|Sp Donna (Simer) Miller
| Birth: 22 Aug 1956 Texas
| Death: 5 Mar 2015 Abilene, TX
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✞June 1, 2016 - Paul Roy Miller died on June 1 from injuries sustained in a profession he loved. He was born on August 26, 1958 in Oklahoma City to Bettye Katheryn Nichols Miller and Lester Laverne Miller (Bumpas senior).
Paul and his cherished wife, Donna Simer Miller, met in 1988 and built a life together in Big Spring, Texas. They loved taking family vacations, spending time with friends and family, enjoying their menagerie of pets and loving on their grandchildren.
He was a native Oklahoman who graduated from Oklahoma State University and entered the dynamic oil field supply business where his superb people skills, independent thinking and problem solving were the foundation of his success for over 30 years. His work brought him to West Texas, which quickly became his beloved home. His contacts in the oil fields also exposed him to the colorful vocabulary he employed so creatively when he missed a bass strike or a golf shot went awry.
Paul was larger than life. Physically he was an imposing figure, but his heart and spirit were even bigger. He lived life with enthusiasm, friendliness and joy. When Paul gave you a bear hug, you knew that you were well and truly loved, as all who knew him can attest. He was a steadfast friend, a loving husband, father, son and brother. He was also a devoted, doting Bumpas (grandfather) to his grandchildren, with whom he shared some of his happiest moments.
Paul loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed sharing outdoor adventures with family and friends. He also relished weekends devoted to the Texas trinity of football, car racing and good food. The first two passions he inherited from his mother, who had rather unusual tastes for her generation, and the third from his father, who never met a meal he didn’t like.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Simer Miller, his parents, and his sisters Anne Marie Miller Cook and Gayle Patricia Miller.
He is survived by brothers Fred Luther Miller (wife Linda Gillespie Miller) and Dick Warren Miller (wife Lindsey Shuster Miller), sons Gary Simer (wife Julie Adams Simer) and Rodney Robertson (wife Michele Robertson), and seven grandchildren. Candyce, Mica, Dalton, Avery, Braydon, Grace, and Brevynn and numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul was a member of the First Christian Church. His passing will leave a huge hole in our lives, hearts and community, but our lives will be forever touched by having shared his.
Visitation will be at the Myers and Smith Funeral Home and Chapel, 301 East 24th Street, Big Spring, TX on Monday, June 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be at the First Christian Church, 911 Goliad, Big Spring, TX, on Tuesday, June 7, at 4:00 PM. The family requests that memorials be in the form of contributions to the education funds for Paul’s grandchildren. Donations should be sent to fund administrator, Gary Simer, 3141 High Meadows Drive, Abilene, TX 79605.
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✞Donna Ellen Simer-Miller (Nonni), 58, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on March 5, 2015 in Abilene surrounded by her family after a lengthy hospital stay. She was born on Aug. 22, 1956, to Eddie and Pearl Ellen Simer in Big Spring. Donna grew up in Borden County and attended Borden County High School. She was the recipient of many accolades, including homecoming queen, most beautiful, and head cheerleader. Throughout the years, she has maintained many close relationships with her classmates.
Donna wore many hats. She was very talented and creative. She managed C&G Quickstop, owned and operated Forsan Cafe for many years, and worked with her brother, Gary, at Ponderosa Nursery. Her superior work ethic and dedication to others guided her in both her professional and personal life. She will always be remembered by her smile and infectious laughter.
Donna met Paul Miller in 1988. They later married and built a life together in Big Spring. They loved taking family vacations, spending time with friends and family, enjoying their variety of pets, and loving on their grandchildren.
Donna had many interests. She was a master gardener, loved to bake, travel, and go fishing. Making her famous Christmas candy is a skill she passed down to those she loved. While her interests kept her busy, she lived for time spent with her family. Her pride and joy were her children, grandchildren, brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, and cousins. She always looked forward to family vacations and her yearly trips to Vegas with her sister-in-law.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents Marion Edward and Pearl Ellen Simer.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Miller, of Big Spring; her son, Rodney Robertson, and wife, Michele, of Abilene; her son, Gary Simer, and wife, Julie, of Abilene; brother, Gary Simer, and wife, Judy, of Big Spring; her brother, Larry Simer, and wife, Patsy, of Stanton; and sister, Becky Overby, and partner, Ami, of Denton. Additionally, she is survived by her seven grandchildren; Candyce, Mica, Dalton, Avery, Braydon, Grace, and Brevynn, all of Abilene, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donna's memorial service will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 4 p.m. at First Christian Church of Big Spring. Her family will receive visitors on today, March 9, 2015 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Myers & Smith Funeral home in Big Spring.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. Published in Big Spring Herald from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2015.
Children of Paul and Donna (Simer) Miller:
Gary Simer married Julie Adams
Rodney Robertson married Michele
grandchildren Candyce, Mica, Dalton, Avery Simer, Braydon Robertson, Grace Simer, and Brevynn
great-grandchildren Luther Miller, Victor Miller, Julian Miller, Alexander Miller, Lucy Henderson
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| Warren Miller
| Parents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
| Grandparents: Augusta (Kleinhans) & Jacob Miller
| Birth: 1923
| Death: 1 Aug 2014 Melbourne, FL
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|Sp 1) RoseMarie (Betz) Miller
| Birth: 1927
| Death: 1990
|Sp 2) Dorris G. Miller
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| Death: 29 Sep 2012 Melbourne, FL
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Warren Miller was born in 1923 in Gasport, NY to Fred and Sophia (Harpst) Miller. He graduated from Gasport High School in 1940. He was accepted to the NY State Technical College at Alfred now Alfred State College. He graduated college in 1944 and married Rosemarie Betz from Lockport, NY. In 1949 Warren and Rosemarie had their first daughter Donna and by 1950 they were living in Lockport on Walnut St where Warren was working for Harrison Radiator as a junior accountant. Later on Warren with his wife and three children moved to Lake Park, Florida in 1958 possibly because his sister Doris (Miller) DeYoung lived near Lake Park. By 1960, his mother Sophia moved there after her husband Fred had died. Warren likely continued his accounting career although nothing indicates he did. In 1990, Rosemarie died at 62/63 presumably in Lake Park. Warren remarried Doris G., and eventually moved to Melbourne, FL roughly 85 miles north of Lake City. Doris died in 2012 and Warren died in 2014 after living in Florida for 56 years and was interred in West Palm Beach with Rosemarie.
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✞MILLER, Warren A., 91, of Melbourne, died Friday, August 1, 2014. Arrangements by National Cremation and Burial Society, Oviedo. Published by FloridaToday on Aug. 13, 2014.
✞MILLER Doris G., 95, of Melbourne, died Saturday, September 29, 2012. Arrangements by Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Rockledge. Published by FloridaToday on Oct. 2, 2012.
Children of Warren & Rosemarie (Betz) Miller:
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| Donna (Miller) Shea Kepple
| Parents: Warren & Rose (Betz) Miller
| Grandparents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
| Birth: 27 May 1949
| Death: 14 Apr 2010 Murfreesboro, TN
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|Sp 1) William Shea
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| Marriage: 1972 (see below)
|Sp 2) David Kepple
| Birth: abt 1947
| Death: 5 Aug 2013 Murfreesboro
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✞Donna Kepple, age 60 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at her residence. She was a native of Lockport, NY but lived most of her life in West Palm, FL. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Marie Miller. She is survived by her husband, David Kepple of Murfreesboro, father, Warren Miller of Melbourne, FL, step-mother, Dorris Miller of Melbourne, FL, son, Jarrod (Shewana) Kepple of Smyrna, TN, daughter, Hillary Kepple of Murfreesboro, TN, brother, Wayne (Nancy) Miller of West Palm Beach, FL, sister, Connie (Gary) Dolin of Bradenton, FL and grandchildren; Austin Kepple, Dylan Garner and Skylr Kepple. A memorial service for Donna will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Jennings and Ayers Chapel; 820 South Church St. Murfreesboro, TN
✞Donna was a much loved cousin. We spent summers in Lockport, NY at their house as kids and enjoyed playing together. We lived next door to each other in Lake Park, FL for many years and were very close. In past years we kept in touch at Christmas and through cards and emails. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Uncle Warren, Connie, Wayne and all close family members. We will miss her. With Love, Beverly, Keith, Linda, Howard and families. Beverly Gorman & Keith De Young - Cousins
✞David Robert Kepple, age 66, passed away August 5, 2013 in Murfreesboro. He was a Sales Rep with Kodak and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. David was a native of Ingram, Pennsylvania but lived most his life in Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Fullis Kepple; and wife, Donna Marie Kepple. He is survived by his son, Jarrod (Shewana) Kepple of Smyrna; daughter, Hillary Lea Kepple of Mississippi; brother, Dan Kepple of El Paso, Texas; and grandchildren, Skylr Kepple, Lynkn Kepple, Austin Kepple and Dylan Garner. Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home; 820 South Church St.; Murfreesboro, TN 37130; 615-893-2422. Please leave condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.
Children of Donna (Miller) Kepple:
Jarrod (Shewana) Kepple
Hillary Kepple
grandchildren- Austin Kepple, Dylan Garner and Skylr Kepple
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| Connie (Miller) (Gary) Dolin
| Parents: Warren & Rose (Betz) Miller
| Grandparents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
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| Wayne Miller
| Parents: Warren & Rose (Betz) Miller
| Grandparents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
| Birth: 31 Dec 1952 Lockport, NY
| Death: 2 Aug 2023 Jacksonville Beach, FL
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|Sp Nancy Miller
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✞Wayne A. Miller, 70, passed away August 2, 2023. He was born December 31, 1952, in Lockport, NY. He moved to Florida in 1958 where he lived and worked in Palm Beach County until he retired in 2019.
Wayne followed his calling to music education and became a Band Director in Palm Beach County in 1976. He inspired the lives of his students; guiding and encouraging thousands, many of whom are still involved in the Arts today. He consistently held his students to the highest standards and earned a reputation of excellence in performance, musicianship and character. As a member of the Florida Bandmasters Association, he was a highly respected and sought after adjudicator and clinician. Wayne, an avid fisherman, spent much of his free time on the water. He also loved playing golf and would often explore new courses while enjoying traveling. Above all else, Wayne treasured time spent with his family, especially his Granddaughters who were the shining light of his life.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Nancy; sons, Jason (Casey), Jeremy (Kate) and Justin; granddaughters, Morgan and Jillian; sister, Connie Dolin (Gary) and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am (knowing Wayne, you know what this means), Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home, 3600 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Your local Middle or High School Music program or Take a Kid Fishing, Inc.
✞Wayne A. Miller was a band director in Palm Beach County for 39 years. Before finishing his career teaching Jazz Band and Brass at the Bak Middle School of the Arts he spent 18 years as Director of Bands at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach. His bands consistently earned Superior ratings at the Florida Bandmasters Association Performance assessments at both the District and State levels. In 1998 his Jazz Ensemble was chosen as one of 15 finalists in the Essentially Ellington contest and had the opportunity to have clinics in NYC with Wynton Marsalis, David Sanborn, Wycliffe Gordon and others. His Concert and Jazz Bands at DSOA have performed and won at competitions in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Boston, Toronto, New Orleans and Washington, D.C. In 2001 the Youth Orchestras of Palm Beach County chose Mr. Miller as Teacher of the Year. Also in 2001 he was chosen as the Secondary Music Teacher of the Year in Palm Beach County. Mr. Miller was very active as a clinician and adjudicator in Florida and Indiana and has served on numerous State FBA committees including chairing the Private School/Arts School committee for the Florida High School Athletic Association. He has also served on many committees for Palm Beach County including curriculum-writing teams. In 2006 the Dreyfoos Wind Ensemble was selected to represent Florida at the National Conference of Music Educators in Salt Lake City. Wayne and Nancy Miller were married for 43 years and have three sons: Jason, Jeremy and Justin. Wayne Miller has had a profound impact on the lives of all who knew him and a timeless impact on music education.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home at 3600 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.
Children of Wayne & Nancy Miller:
Jason (Casey) Miller
Jeremy (Kate) Miller
Justin Miller
granddaughters- Morgan and Jillian
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| Doris (Miller) DeYoung
| Parents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
| Grandparents: Augusta (Kleinhans) & Jacob Miller
| Birth: 18 Jul 1921 Royalton, NY
| Death: 3 Sept 2013 Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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| Marriage: 11 Mar 1944 (see below)
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✞Doris Miller De Young, born July 18, 1921 to Sophia and Fred Miller, died peacefully in her sleep on September 3, 2013, at the age of 92. She was a member of Gardens Presbyterian Church in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. She served as an Elder, Deacon, sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. She was Flower Chairman for 18 years. She belonged to Gardens Presbyterian 3 L's Trinity Circle. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly and husband, Howard Gorman of North Palm Beach, FL and her son, Keith, and wife, Linda De Young of Greensboro, NC. She has five grandchildren, Merrilee, Howard Jr., Daniel, Brian and Janel. She has five great-grandchildren, Chad, Daniel Jr., Anthony, Emerson and Brayden. She also has two great-great-grandchildren, Marley and Keagan. There will be a Memorial Service Sunday, September 22, at 12:15 PM at Gardens Presbyterian Church, 4677 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with a reception following. In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made to the Gardens Presbyterian Memorial Fund.
Children of Doris (Miller) DeYoung:
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| Beverly (DeYoung) Gorman
| Parents: Doris (Miller) DeYoung
| Grandparents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
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| Keith DeYoung
| Parents: Doris (Miller) DeYoung
| Grandparents: Fred & Sophia (Harpst) Miller
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grandchildren Merrilee, Howard Jr., Daniel, Brian and Janel
five great-grandchildren, Chad, Daniel Jr., Anthony, Emerson and Brayden
great-great-grandchildren, Marley and Keagan
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