Obituary for Michael George Miller
Michael Mike George Miller, 73, of Commerce City passed away at his home on June 16, 2011. He was born December 15, 1937, to Merlyn and Margaret (Lasley) Miller in North English, Iowa. Mike honorably served in the United States Army.
Mike worked for Wright Tree Service from 1961 until his retirement in 2003. He began as a tree trimmer, worked through the ranks, and retired as a division supervisor. In retirement he enjoyed gardening, reading, studying Colorado history, collecting antique bottles and insulators, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Mike is survived by his daughters Lee (Larry) Brown of Manassas, Virginia, and Nancy (Jim) Dolson of Thornton, Colorado and their mother, Rose Menard; his grandchildren David DJ and Shelby Dolson of Thornton, Colorado; his sisters Dorothy (Lloyd) Peterson of Olympia, Washington, Mary-Katherine Katie Miller of Oregon City, Oregon, and Grace Miller of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; eight nieces and several great and great-great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Colorado Historical Society at History Colorado, 1560 Broadway, #400, Denver, CO 80202 or (303) 866-4477.
A Memorial Service followed by a luncheon will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011, 11:00AM, at the DeWitt & Tabler Chapel, 12114 Grant Circle, Thornton. Please share your memories of Mike and/or condolences to his family by selecting the Guestbook tab. Arrangements made by DeWitt & Tabler Funeral Home.
Mike worked for Wright Tree Service from 1961 until his retirement in 2003. He began as a tree trimmer, worked through the ranks, and retired as a division supervisor. In retirement he enjoyed gardening, reading, studying Colorado history, collecting antique bottles and insulators, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Mike is survived by his daughters Lee (Larry) Brown of Manassas, Virginia, and Nancy (Jim) Dolson of Thornton, Colorado and their mother, Rose Menard; his grandchildren David DJ and Shelby Dolson of Thornton, Colorado; his sisters Dorothy (Lloyd) Peterson of Olympia, Washington, Mary-Katherine Katie Miller of Oregon City, Oregon, and Grace Miller of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; eight nieces and several great and great-great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Colorado Historical Society at History Colorado, 1560 Broadway, #400, Denver, CO 80202 or (303) 866-4477.
A Memorial Service followed by a luncheon will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011, 11:00AM, at the DeWitt & Tabler Chapel, 12114 Grant Circle, Thornton. Please share your memories of Mike and/or condolences to his family by selecting the Guestbook tab. Arrangements made by DeWitt & Tabler Funeral Home.
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