John Anthony Miller, 85, passed away at his home on Aug. 7, 2010 with his loving wife, Ila by his side. John was born April 9, 1925 in Buffalo, N.Y., the son of John C. and Laurena McCabe Miller. John grew up and attended schools in New York, upon graduation he joined the Navy and spent four years serving his country and was honorably discharged on April 9, 1946. After Navy life, John decided to leave New York and traveled west to California, where he could avoid snow, arriving there in the 1940s. He then moved to Whidbey Island, resided there for eight years; he then traveled for five years and finally settled in Twin Falls, Idaho.
In 1979, he married Ila Ruth and became stepfather to four girls, and a grandfather to three grandsons. For employment, John cooked in cafés, owned some gas stations, then became a letter carrier, served the United States Post Office for 25 years, and retired in California. As a young child John was raised Catholic, and belonged to the B.P.O. Elks in Washington state and Twin Falls Idaho.
John had many hobbies, including but not limited to wood carving, making wood items for use, square dancing around America and round dancing. He and Ila enjoyed being full-time RV’ers years for five years traveling in their fifth wheel. John’s greatest joy in life was becoming a parent and a grandfather and great-grandfather. He was privileged this year to see his first great-granddaughter.
John is survived by his loving wife Ila R. Miller of Filer, Idaho; daughters, Gail (Bill) Delfosse of Boise, Idaho, Lynn (Gene) Cushway of Oak Harbor, Carla (James) Young of Challis, Idaho, and Karen (Brock) Yates of Challis, Idaho; three grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Also surviving is his sister Laurena Sippel of LeHigh Acres, Fla.
John was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
At his request no services will be held at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home. Those wishing to share condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneral
home.net.
