Sheldon Jay Miller
January 28, 1956 - June 09, 2017
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Sheldon Jay Miller
January 28, 1956 - June 09, 2017
Obituary
Surrounded by family, Sheldon J. Miller, age 61, passed away in Bellingham on June 9, 2017. Sheldon was born on January 28, 1956 in Bellingham to George and Joan (Whetter) Miller. He attended Nooksack Valley Schools, graduating in 1974 after winning the State Basketball Championship. Sheldon graduated from Washington State University in 1979 with a BA in Education. He worked as a Guidance Counselor at Blaine High School before beginning his career in Moulding and Millwork with Metrie in Ferndale in 1990. Sheldon’s love of athletics and sports extended far beyond high school, coaching basketball at Blaine High School, coaching his kids’ little league baseball and basketball teams, and playing softball. Sheldon prided himself as a collector with an extensive collection of baseball cards and die cast toys. Sheldon is survived by his wife Lynn Miller, children Matthew (Aliya), Andrew (Tayler), and Madison Miller, step-children Austin Roy, and Cheyanne Bennett, and two grandchildren on the way. A Celebration of Sheldon’s life will be held on Saturday June 24, 11:00am at Immanuel Lutheran in Deming. In lieu of flowers, please make Memorial Donations to Whatcom Hospice, 2901 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham WA 98225, and CaringBridge, Donation Processing Center PO Box 6032 Albert Lea, MN 6007-6632. Please share your memories of Sheldon at wordpress-271002-1416095.cloudwaysapps.com.
Celebration Of Life
- Date & Time: January 17, 6242 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Immanuel Lutheran Church
- Location: 5782 Lawrence Rd Everson, WA 98247 - (Get Directions)
22 responses to Sheldon Jay Miller
Dan Erickson says:
June 9, 2017
I’m so sorry for your loss. I met Sheldon taking a graduate class at the University of Idaho. That’s where he told me we were related. I was born in 1956 too. He was taken too soon!
Connie Hoag says:
June 9, 2017
Sheldon, I can’t believe that you are gone. I just ran an errand in Everson, and drove past Herb’s Steakhouse where you used to hang out with your friends, and then by the tennis courts dedicated to your father’s memory. I cried all the way home. You made such a difference in our lives and have left such a gaping hole in our hearts. I can just imagine you reuniting with your mom and dad in heaven. I know how much you missed them. And I bet you are teasing all the angels…
Thank you for being so kind to me. For being my “training wheels” after my divorce when I had to venture out into the scary dating world again. Even though we only dated for a short time, I gained a friend for life. Thank you for helping me through all the rough times, especially when JC died. For the best birthday ever! For fixing the fence at the farm when help didn’t show up. (I know, I still owe you!) For rides to Tim’s to get the truck repaired. For being my “GBS”(Guidance by Sheldon) when I took my trips to California with my travel trailer, and you had me text each time I took an exit so if I disappeared you would know where I was, and then finding campgrounds for me to stay at along the way. For your “Why not Minot?” shirt and attitude. For your smile, laughter, twinkling eyes, and incredible generosity. You always did with less so you could give to others. Thank you for all those steaks at Herb’s “with my name on them.” I am so glad that I met you, and got to share a little in your life. You were the best friend I ever had.
I am so sorry to see you go, but so glad that you are out of pain, and that you and Lynn found each other and got to enjoy each other’s love. May God’s love and comfort surround those that you leave behind, especially your precious children whom you adored. Goodbye my dear friend… till we meet again.
Glen Carlson says:
June 9, 2017
My most sincere and heart felt wishes to Sheldon’s family. I was one of the managers ‘ gofers’ on that 1974 championship team @ Nooksack.Sheldon was well liked and I remember him as a hustler on the floor and a hard worker at practice.
A bit of a practical joker, one who likes to have fun.
May our Lord our God give you peace in your time of sorrow.
Yvette says:
June 9, 2017
Love you Dear Friend, may those angels wrap there arms tight around all of you at this time. Much Love,
The Ray Family
Ingrid Maria Aular says:
June 9, 2017
“I am deeply honored and blessed to have known your husband. He was blessing in my life, and I will forever carry him in my heart. Accept my condolences.”