Jack L. Miller

Jack Lorin Miller returned to his heavenly home June 14, 2018. He was born January 4, 1925 in Cedron, Idaho to Goldie Hazel Thompson Miller and Samuel James Miller.

In his youth he helped on the family farm and spent a lot of time helping his grandmother. Jack learned from a very early age the importance of hard work and he enjoyed working hard. Wednesday afternoons were a particular favorite of Jack's because the small community closed down to play baseball. He attended grade school in Cedron and junior high and high school in Driggs. Jack had a steady job hauling ten gallon cans of milk to the Victor creamery. During the day he hauled everything that could be hauled to provide a living.

Jack married Louise Mikesell in October of 1944 and seven days later left for the Army. While in basic training in Texas he was injured by an exploding anti-tank mine and was unconscious for about 12 days. Eventually he was transferred to Peru to guard an airstrip and play baseball. Louise and Jack had five children, Mike Miller (Jody), James Miller (Janell) , Lyn Olsen (Kirk) , Kathy Edwards and Mitzi Reynolds (James). They later divorced.

In Sept of 1959 Jack married Kleta Andersen. Their children are Carol Miller (Garl), Marilyn Andrus (Gary), Linda Nelson (Todd) and Keith Palmer (Julia).

After moving to Pocatello Jack worked in a feed store selling Purina feed. Later he went to work driving truck for Garrett Freightline. After retiring Jack and Kleta worked for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints maintaining the buildings in the Tyhee Stake.

Jack was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He and Kleta served in the Idaho Falls temple and served for 18 months in the Ohio Columbus mission.

Riding horses was a part of Jack's life and he loved to ride in the mountains with his friends and family. Jack and Kleta squared danced, played golf and enjoyed getting to know people.

Jack had a positive outlook on life and when asked how he was doing would reply "Super Duper" . Dad was a great example to his family in the way he adapted to changes in his life and made the best of them.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife Kleta, his son Mike and his parents.

Thank you to the nurses and caregivers at the Idaho State Veterans Home for their kindness and gentle care.

A viewing will be held from 6:30 to 8:00PM on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Road. A private family graveside service will be held on Wednesday June 20th, 2018 at Restlawn Cemetery.

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