Obituary: Miller, Leo T.

Age 90

Wed., Aug. 19, 2015

MILLER, Leo T. On Sunday morning, August 16, 2015, longtime Spokane resident, Leo T. Miller met his Lord and Savior.

Leo, beloved husband, father, friend, grandfather, and great-grandfather, will be greatly missed.

Though our sadness is profound and our loss is great, we were blessed to have shared our lives with this wonderful man for so many years.

Leo was born in Hague, North Dakota May 12, 1925 to Engelbert and Agatha Miller.

He grew up in a family of 13.

All have preceded Leo in death, except for two very special sisters, Rosemary Young (Dave) and Sr. Rita.

He leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend of 65 years.

They were fortunate enough to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this year and his 90th birthday with family.

Leo and Angie moved to Spokane where Leo worked at Jensen Byrd and then had a homebuilding career.

He always prided himself in building quality homes.

He passed along his love and craftsmanship to all his sons.

He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus.

Leo is survived by his wife, Angie; children, Dave Miller (Linda), Dennis Miller (Penny), Karen Bennett (Mike), Don Miller (Michelle), Mike Miller (Sue); 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and a great-grandchild on the way.

Leo was a family man to the end.

His main love, passion, and priority in life were for his family’s well-being.

Visitation will start at 6pm on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Assumption of BVM Parish, 3624 W. Indian Trail Road, Spokane, WA.

A Vigil Service will begin at 7pm.

A Funeral Mass will be held at the same location on Friday, August 21, 2015 at 10am.

A luncheon will follow the service at the Parish Hall.

The Committal Service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery the same day at 1pm.

The family would like to give acknowledgement and a special “Thank You” to all the staff, and extended family at Pine Ridge Memory Care Center; for the love, compassion, kindness and outstanding care given to Leo and the family these last four months.

We will forever be grateful.

Memorial contributions in Leo’s honor are suggested to Pine Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center or the Right to Life Foundation.

Please send flowers to Hennessey Funeral Home and Crematory, 2203 N. Division St., Spokane, WA.

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