Gordon Elmore Miller, Jr.
April 28, 2012
Gordon Miller, 81, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Services will be held on Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m., at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1025 28th Street in West Des Moines, IA.
Gordon was born in Oak Park, IL, on August 11, 1930, to Virginia (Blevins) and Gordon Miller, Sr. Gordon grew up in Maywood, IL, and graduated from Proviso (East) High School where he had a swing band. He graduated from the University of Dubuque where he met Beth in the college choir. They joyfully sang their way together through life in both church and secular choirs. They would have been married 60 years this June. In addition to his passion for music, Gordon was devoted to his faith and family. He served as the Director of Christian Education at his church in Illinois, and volunteered for the Principal Golf Classic for 11 years. He also enjoyed playing golf, gardening and spending winters in Weslaco, TX.
He will be greatly missed by his loving family; wife, Beth (Jones) Miller; daughters, Racquel (Ron) Graham, Kristie Miller, Lori (Russ) Brown, Kerri Miller, and Julie Saladino; granddaughters, Emily Brown, Morgan and Jordan Saladino; sister, Deronda (Don) Clock; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Health Hospice or Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Spring (Gonder) Kneller
05/10/2012
Dear Mrs.Miller, Racquel, Kristie, Lori, Kerri and Julie, I am thinking of you all right now as you honor and celebrate Mr.Miller's life. I pray that you all find comfort at this difficult time and I thank God for all the fond memories we have shared together.
Melinda Lamoreux
05/10/2012
As I sit writing this, I see Gordon in my mind's eye, with his huge smile and sparkling laugh, probably planning something to keep things lively. We were blessed as children to have such a wonderful, loving uncle, and in later years, Mom and Dad were truly blessed to have both he and Beth as close companions as well as family to share in their adventures in Texas. Please know that although I cannot be present in person Thursday evening, my thoughts and prayers will be there, and how truly sorry I am that Gordon had to leave us too soon. My love to you all.
Colette Barentt
05/08/2012
Racquel, So sorry to hear about your Dad.I know you loved him well and will miss him. Hugs. Colette Barnett
Janis Bowden
05/07/2012
Dear Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. I feel fortunate to have gotten to know Gordon at the few U of Dubuque alumni gatherings in DM as well as the Simpson college outing a few years ago when we attended lunch on the Indianola square and watched the football game! Those were some good times and I particularly enjoyed hearing the stories you had from your university days with my parents!
Hang on to all those wonderful memories of Gordon. I plan to attend Thursday evening.
Chris Lonergan
05/06/2012
Aunt Beth,
My prayers are with you, as you go through this difficult time! Although my memories of Uncle Gordon are from my youth, his constant smile is an indelible image seared into my mind. The world is a much darker place with the loss of wonderful people, such as Uncle Gordon.
I have learned there are no words to console us at times like this, try to find strength in knowing your loss is felt by everyone who had been privileged to know him. Aunt Beth, I pray that God, in his wisdom, provides you an abundance of peace and comfort!
Love,
Chris
Jerry and Judy Dalsin
05/04/2012
Beth and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Gorgons passing.
May the Lord sustain you and give you peace at the difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy.
Jerry and Judy Dalsin
Ellen Metz
05/01/2012
Racquel, I am so grateful that you and your father had some years to get to know each other. I know you will miss him greatly. May the angels surround you and your family during this sad time. I know the angels are with Gordon! Much love to you, Racquel. Ellen