Wasco County OR Archives Obituaries.....Miller, Joe W. March 27, 2006
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The Dalles Chronicle, March 29, 2006
     Joe W. Miller, 79, died Monday, March 27, 2006.
     He was born July 15, 1926 in The Dalles.
     In 1943, at the age of 17, he dropped out of high school to join the U.S. 
Navy and serve in World War II as a Seabee. 
     After completing his four years of service he returned to The Dalles 
where he married his wife of almost 60 years, Patricia McGaughey. 
     After their marriage, he and his wife made their home and farmed on Five 
Mile Creek Rd., where he died.
     He belonged to several organizations over the years including the Eagles, 
Wasco County Pioneers, Wheat League and Cattlemen’s Association. He 
successfully raised wheat and cattle and enjoyed hunting, listening to country 
western and polka music, finding “treasures” in other people’s junk and 
helping friends and neighbors. 
     He is survived by his wife, Patricia, The Dalles; daughter, Marilyn 
Miller and her husband Barry Hertz, two grandchildren Kaeli and Trevan, all of 
Lake Oswego; son, Ted and his wife Joanne Miller, Moro; two step-
grandchildren, Jason Rich and Stacey Watney; three step-great-grandchildren, 
Chase, Taylor and Lola; several nieces and nephews, Linda, Johnny, Sam, John, 
Maureen, Mike, Bea, David, Linda, Jeannie; and a host of friends. 
     Funeral Services will be held at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home on 
Saturday, April 1, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Asa Jenson officiating. 
     In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to The Discovery Center/Wasco 
County Museum, 5000 Discovery Dr., The Dalles, OR 97058.
     Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.


Additional Comments:
Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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