Jasper J. Miller, Jr.
February 28, 2010
Jasper (Jap) Miller, Jr., 81, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born March 18, 1928 in Keokuk, Iowa to Lottie (Walker) and Jasper Miller, Sr.
He enjoyed traveling and most of all, being with his family. Jasper served two years in the U.S. Navy and was retired from the Des Moines office of H.U.D.
Jasper is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara; daughters, Jackie (Dan Perrine) Blanchard and Jody (Dennis) Britton; four grandchildren, Troy Britton, Tiffany (Josh) Greene, Steven Blanchard, and Nicholas Blanchard; and his brother, Jack (Coral) Miller of San Diego, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Lottie.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines. A visitation with the family present will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in loving memory of Jasper.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Piper Merrill
03/06/2010
Barb, Jackie, and Jody - I just learned of your loss. I'm thinking of you all at this difficult time. Take care of each other.
John & Carrie Gilkison and families
03/06/2010
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Our thoughts go out to you all. These last few days we have been remembering some great times with Jap that have made us smile. He was a great guy that loved his family and friends, and that love and respect was mutual. We will continue to pray that your memories bring you comfort. The "neighborhood" just won't be the same.
We love you.
Barbara Kerns
03/05/2010
Please know you have been in my thoughts and prayers more than you will
ever know. I would like you to know too that if there is anything I can do to
to help at any time, please call. The two of you have been wonderful
neighbors, and Jasper will be missed. I will be sorry to miss the
services tomorrow, but have a previous engagement I cannot change.
May the Holy Spirit be with you and yours at this time.
John and Carrie Gilkison and families
03/05/2010
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Although our hearts were heavy when we heard about Jap, our memories of Jap and the family have made us smile these past few days. He was a great man who loved his family and friends very much, as they did him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The "neighborhood" just isn't going to be the same.
All of our love.
Rick "Digger" Lang
03/05/2010
Barb, I am so glad I got to see you guys this year! You are in my thoughts tonight. I am hoping to see you Saturday at the service. Rick
Jack, Coral and family
03/04/2010
Our Dear Family, It is hard to even put into words how we are feeling, we
love you all very much, and wish we could of been there with you, but I know
you understand. Jap was a wonderful brother to me, and I have so many great
memories that I have been thinking of this week. Barb, you were a wonderful
wife to Jap, and Jackie and Jody we love you as our nieces and we know he
was so proud of you and the kids and Dan,and Dink. We are praying for you all.
Love Jack,Coral and family
John Gors
03/04/2010
Very sorry to hear of JJ's passing. I had the pleasure to work right in front of
him for several years at HUD. I was just out of college, but JJ always took the time
to "show me the ropes" in his own unique way. Still look back very fondly at those
times.
John Miller
03/04/2010
My very sincere condolences to you and your family. You and Jap hold a very special spot in my heart as very special first next door neighbors to Lunda and me. Lots of good memories!! May the fond memories of Jap live with you forever. Sincerely John Miller
Sue Ellen Stansberry Oden
03/04/2010
I was so sorry to hear about Jap. My family and his family lived on South Main across the street from each other when we were growing up. We have many fond memories of he and his family and our childhood together. He was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Malcom and Sue Ellen Stansberry Oden
Jason and Amy Pessman
03/04/2010
Jackie and Dan and family: We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will be thinking of you and praying for your strength to get through the days to come.
Bob & Karen Doyle
03/03/2010
Barb, Jackie & Jody, We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember all the good times we had in Fort Dodge and Des Moines. Jap was always full of great jokes and ready to help anyone at anytime. He will be missed!!
Darlene Wallace
03/03/2010
Dear Barb, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Jasper.
He was a great and wonderful guy. I so enjoyed having you to my home
at your class reunion with my brother (Randy). Sending you and your
family my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Darlene Wallace-Gladstone MO.
Barbara King
03/03/2010
Barbara:
Sorry to hear of Jap's passing. We both know the pain he was in as was with my Bob. Do know that he is in a better place and that God is watching over him in your place until you can join him and take over. You will always remember but it does ease up some. Thinking of you now and always. Love, Barbara
CHS Classmate
Ben and Mary Rosencrants
03/03/2010
Barb and Family,
We are so sorry to learn about Jap. He was such a nice guy, from C.H.S. on.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary and Ben
Wayne and Barbara Creagan
03/03/2010
Jap is one of our favorite CHS friends as you already know. Just wish we could be there in body. We will be there in spirit. Jap had a smile and laugh we will always remember. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. B and CW