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
Michelle Roy says:
June 9, 2017
My condolences to my sister Lynn Miller and to Sheldons children. I am sorry for your loss
Cyndi Lamb says:
June 9, 2017
I just found out about Sheldon’s passing. I was one of Sheldon’s vendors at Metrie and although I did not know him well, I really enjoyed my visits with him. As a vendor a lot of times people will rush you thru but, Sheldon never did. No matter how busy, he always found time to say hello and tell me a short story or antidote. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends he was such a warm hearted person.Cyndi Lamb
Diane Sanna says:
June 9, 2017
So very sad to learn of Sheldons passing. His Mom was my first grade teacher. Sheldon lived on Greens Lane across from the Kurz family, where I played often with Linda, Don and Sheldon. Linda passed away last week, such sadness and loss on Greens Lane. I graduated from the class of 1972, NVHS. So very sorry for your loss, prayers for the family
Kerry SimsHauser says:
June 9, 2017
Sheldon and I grew up together throughout elementary School, High School, and 3 years at WSU. We roomed together during those years. Sheldon was a guy you could always count on, and we had many-a-chat at night reflecting on our University dealings. We laughed and laughed at what life threw at us, never giving up as we were both so determined and knew we had each other to lean on.
Although we grew apart these past 20 years… I knew him well the first 20 years. Sheldon will be missed, by many.
Odinn Johannesson says:
June 9, 2017
I’m very sorry for your extreme loss. Sheldon was a good man, and always kind to me growing up. You have my condolences, and will all be in my prayers.