Sheldon Jay Miller

January 28, 1956 - June 09, 2017

Sheldon Jay Miller

January 28, 1956 - June 09, 2017

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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)

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22 responses to Sheldon Jay Miller

  1. I respect Mr Miller, I will always remember that smile… and laugh…… you will be missed….. Farewell , my friend.

  2. Jean Homfeld says:

    So sorry for your loss. Sheldon was a super nice person. My love to you all

    Jean & Glenn

  3. John Hawkins says:

    Sheldon was my first and best friend at WSU. We were roommates and had so much fun there together. He taught me how to play the card game cribbage. So many good memories of our time together at WAZZU. He was a great man and friend, so sorry he is gone so soon. Loved his mom and dad too, George and Joan, what a special pair they were.
    John Hawkins
    Tonasket, WA

  4. Joan Moline says:

    Dear Family, I was so saddened to read of Sheldon’s passing. His Mom & Dad were very special to me as Youth Leaders at Immanuel. I just remember little redheaded Sheldon running all over! Blessings to you all and May God comfort and keep you in His Loving Arms.Joan (Bengen) Moline

  5. Rick Powell says:

    Sheldon was the first kid to say howdy to me in second grade. Red headed kid with a basketball. I’ll never forget that first gesture of friendship to the “new kid” from California. Thanks, Buddy!
    – Rick Powell Nooksack Valley Class of 1974

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