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Raymond H. Miller

1925 - 2012

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Evelyn Miller posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

When he was a little boy his little sister, in trying to say "brother," called him "Bud," so everyone called him "Bud." During WWII he was stationed at one time in New Guinea operating equipment making landing strips for planes and roads wherever needed. The tropical sun bleached his blond hair pure white. His friends started calling him "Cottontop" which soon became shortened to "Cotton." "Cotton" he was then- "Cotton," he still is now. Of all the names he has had he likes "Cotton" the best. "Cotton" was the kindest man I ever knew. Hope to be seeing you soon.

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Judi posted a condolence

Saturday, May 12, 2012

About a year and a half ago my brother, John, and I were home for a visit. Uncle Bud came over and we all sat around in the kitchen with Mom and Dad. Mom and Uncle Bud started talking about growing up together they're only about 1 1/2 years apart in age. They started remembering their older brother, Uncle Chick, taking them to an airfield and Mom and Uncle Bud ended up going for a plane ride. They were just kids at the time. The more they remembered about that day and the plane ride, the harder they began to laugh. Fortunately, my brother had the video camera on. Watching the two of them together enjoying a favorite memory -- priceless. Uncle Bud you are missed but will never be forgotten - thanks for the memories. Judi

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John Dvorak posted a condolence

Friday, May 11, 2012

When I was ten years old, my uncle--we always called him Uncle "Bud"--took me in his boat on the Columbia River. We fished from Bonneville Dam to Parker's Landing. That day we did not catch anything, which was a rarity for him. For many years, he operated a diesel shovel for Rock Products. That gave him a rare perspective of the lower reach of the Washougal River. We then lived across the road 6th Street from where he worked. As I passed my afternoons climbing a favorite apple tree, I often thought of him. And, one day, totally by surprise, he gave me one of the treasures he found while working on the river--an obsidian arrowhead. As I sit and write this, I can see the arrowhead on my bookshelf. Whenever I hold it in my hand, I always think of him. Uncle Bud was a worthy man and favorite uncle.

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John Dvorak posted a condolence

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Raymond BUD to us was the thirteenth in a family of fourteen. I married the fourteenth ,ELVA shortly before Bud was discharged from the army in 1945.So we have had many happy times and told a lot of family stories. We will miss those happy times, but will be thinking of him.Till we meet again my friend. JOHN & TOOTS

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Marilyn Peterson posted a condolence

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Ray was my brother in law but he also stepped in and filled the "dad" shoes after my parents passed away. He took in this little girl and raised her,never expecting anything in return. He always had time for me then and even when I was grown. He taught me so many things. I will miss him more than words can express. I was blessed to have him as my " dad". I will love and miss you always. Till we meet again. Marilyn

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Carol Mueller posted a condolence

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Hi, I am Carol Miller Mueller a niece of Uncle Buds. He was my favorite Uncle when we all lived in Loup City, Ne. My dad was Harry. Know you will all miss him and you have My Sympathy. Carol Mueller

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Nichole Peterson posted a condolence

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

By traditional familial definitions, Ray was my uncle. However, he was Grandpa to me. He and Evelyn raised my mom. I couldn’t have asked for better grandparents. He came across gruff at times but was kind and loving. Oh and his memory amazed me. Right up to the days before he passed, he told stories of when he was a kid. I can barely remember last year. I spent so many weekends with them when I was young. Their home was my favorite vacation destination. As happens as kids age, our visits became less frequent, especially with 200 miles between us, but the love never changed. And though Grandpa is not here anymore, my love for him will never change. I cried when I hugged and kissed him goodbye the last time. He told me he loved me, and said to think happy thoughts and drive safely. He worried about me driving those 200 miles, especially that day knowing we were likely parting for good. It’s hard to think happy thoughts right now, but I am trying to do that for him.

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Diana posted a condolence

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Growing up, I knew him as Uncle Bud. My sister, brother and I always had a good time when Uncle Bud would come to visit. He would pretend to be reading his newspaper as we would sneak up on him. Suddenly he would jump up and scare the heck out of us. We played this game over and over... each time ending with lots of screaming and laughing all around. Most of all, I will always remember the red and white kitchen cabinet he built for my sister, Judi, and I one Christmas years ago. It had sliding drawers, a big red countertop, and cupboards with latches. It must have taken hours to build and paint. It was perfect for two little girls. Thank you, Uncle Bud You made a difference to us

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Everett Henry Yost posted a condolence

Monday, May 7, 2012

I would like to express my sympathy to the family. I am a nephew, the oldest son of "Buds" sister, Dora Daisy Miller/Yost. My middle name is inherited from Bud's father. I still remember when Bud returned from the service. Bud brought back a Jap rifle, several curved blade knives he had bartered from the Island natives. He even had a bazooka rocket stashed in his big green duffel bag. As a 5th or 6th grade boy I was enthralled by his war stories and I thought he was really a cool guy. Every night as the sun slowly set in the west, the story telling came to a stop. He slicked back his blonde hair with a florish of his comb, he headed east, across the Burlington & UP railroad tracks and into "Downtown Loup City" all two blocks of it to catch up on everything he had missed while away in the Pacific. He was quite a guy to me and I know you will miss him greatly. Everett H Yost

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1925 - 2012

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