Grant A. Miller March 7, 1931 ~ March 21, 2019 Grant A Miller transitioned peacefully from this mortal life at age 88 on March 21, 2019. Dad died in his home and with his children at his side, exactly as he wanted. Dad was preceded in death three years earlier by his beautiful wife, Arlene, whom he faithfully loved, protected and served for 66 years.
They are no doubt rejoicing in their reunion! Dad was born March 7, 1931 to Henry W. Miller and Hazel C. Anderson Miller in Weston, Idaho. He was the 5th of 6 children and was the last remaining of his family.
He was sealed to his lovely bride on August 23, 1950 in the Logan, Utah temple. They were blessed with six children; Kathleen (Steven Hoellein), Ellen (Lonnie Jorgensen), Bradley (Lauryn), Bryan, Timothy (Karen) and James (Angela). Dad was proud to be the grandfather and great grandfather to 47 wonderful children.
Dad was always an example of hard work, integrity and loyalty. He learned the value of hard work and faith at an early age working on his family farm in Idaho. In addition to his early life working as a farm boy and doing other manual labor jobs, Dad did many things in his life to support himself and his family.
Some of these included door to door sales as a “Fuller Brush Man” and Kirby salesman, working at the bowling alley, drywaller and most notably a long and distinguished career with the railroad; culminating in many decades as the yardmaster in Ogden, Utah, where he was often referred to as “Grant, the man in the tower”. In his career with the railroad he was universally respected among the railroad community. He loved the railroad and later served for many years as a volunteer at the Ogden Union Station Railway Museum.
He loved and excelled at sports. He played baseball, basketball and football in high school and later had an opportunity to play college football at Utah State University. He was also an excellent bowler, notching multiple 300 games in his bowling leagues where he received many awards.
Dad shared his love for sports with his offspring and was a frequent coach and observer at his family’s sporting events. He continued to dominate backyard basketball games against his sons and their friends for many years! Dad was an active member of, and held multiple callings in, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He loved to serve and help others and always had a willing hand and ready smile. Dad and Mom served three missions together. They served in the Atlanta, Georgia and Washington DC temples and worked as records preservation missionaries in the Edinburgh, Scotland mission.
He and Mother also spent many winters serving in the St. George, Utah temple. They were blessed in their retirement to be able to travel to many countries and see and experience other cultures and share their love for these things with their family. Despite his hard work and many activities, Dad always made his family a priority.
He spent countless hours teaching and supporting all his children in their interests and hobbies and was the good natured & willing participant in many extra-curricular projects. Dad always loved singing and had a beautiful tenor voice. We all loved to receive the annual birthday phone call with Dad (Grandpa) singing happy birthday to us.
He is certainly serenading Mom now! From humble beginnings, Dad created an abundant life. He was a good provider, a loving and faithful husband and a supportive and engaged father.
He will be missed by many, but his legacy will continue through his family. Grant was very generous and often gave to many causes including donating 65 Turkeys at Christmas to those less fortunate (one for each child, grandchild and great, grandchild). Therefore, the family requests that if you would like to honor Grant, please donate to the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank in his name instead of sending flowers.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Roy 9th Ward Chapel, 4250 South 2175 West. There will be an opportunity to meet with family and friends and express love for Grant from 12 – 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel building. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Boulevard.
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