Obituary: Miles, Edward James
He is survived by his wife, Connie Miles; daughters, Carolyn Bergren, Phyllis Meyer, and Rebecca Wayne; and 8 grandchildren.
Ed graduated from Browning High School in 1955, and graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry in 1961.
Ed was inducted into the Army on January 30, 1962, serving in the 102nd Division Engineering Company and received an honorable discharge on December 31, 1967.
He then went to work for the Bureau of Land Management in Spokane, WA, and later started his own forest consulting business, in which he worked until his death.
Ed was a Fellow and Certified Forester for the Society of American Foresters.
As an SAF member, he served the entire local area in both elected and appointed positions.
Ed was a member of the Washington Farm Forestry Association, and served on the Board of the Spokane Chapter until his passing.
In addition, Ed served as President of the Friend to Friend of Greater Spokane, and with Connie, worked diligently for this organization that provides companionship for people in long term care facilities.
Ed loved to travel to the National Forests and loved photography and hunting.
He was loved by many and his presence will be long missed.
Ed’s Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Best Western Coeur d’ Alene Inn at 605 W. Appleway in Coeur d’ Alene, ID.