MILLER — Ronald Ralph, 86, born Feb. 25, 1933, Lewiston, Idaho; died Dec. 12, 2019, Vancouver, Washington. Surviving: wife of 64 years, Jeanene "Jeanie" (Rogers); son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Heidi Lisa Miller, Caldwell, Idaho; daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Jay Graham, Ridgefield, Washington; 6 grandchildren, Stephanie Graham, twins Thomas Graham and Douglas Graham, all of Ridgefield; twins Kaschka Miller and Corvette Miller, Summer Miller, of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Ronald Ralph Miller

1933–2019

Ronald Ralph Miller, 86, born in Lewiston, Idaho, Feb. 25, 1933, passed to his rest on Dec. 12, 2019, at Vancouver, Washington.

Ron was raised in Southern California and graduated from Lynwood Academy in 1952. He was drafted into the Army in February 1953 and was sent to Korea, where he served almost two years.

Ron married Jeanene "Jeanie" Rogers of Clarkston, Washington, on Dec. 31, 1955. He attended Walla Walla College and completed his Bachelor of Arts in history in 1961 and master's degree in 1971. Ron was hired Auburn Adventist Academy to teach history and be assistant boys' dean. He sponsored many classes, clubs and the Associated Student Body and helped raise money for tour buses. He helped build the industrial arts building and swimming pool complex, now named Miller Aquatic Center. He retired in 1998 after 37 years.

Ron is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanie (Rogers) Miller of Vancouver, Washington. Their family includes three children and their spouses: Roger and Heidi Lisa Miller of Caldwell, Idaho; Marilyn and Jay Graham of Ridgefield, Washington; and Dale Miller, who passed away in 2018. They also have six grandchildren: Stephanie, twins Thomas and Douglas, twins Kaschka and Corvette, and Summer.

Ron Miller's memorial service will be held Aug. 21, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Whipple Creek Church, 302 NW 179th St., Ridgefield, WA 98642.