Timothy Miller

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather Timothy Miller passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023, at age 85 of natural causes. Tim was born in Palmer, Alaska to Neil and Margaret Miller. Tim’s family was one of the original 203 families chosen to participate in the colonization of the Alaska Matanuska Valley. Tim grew up helping his dad on the farm, learning from his mom who was the colony school teacher, and being doted on by his 3 loving older sisters. Tim originally moved out of Alaska in 1955 but came back several times, spending a combined total of 42 years there, which earned him the distinctive title “Old Sourdo” (sourdough), which he proudly took on as part of his persona. Tim followed in his father’s footsteps, serving in the army from 1955 to 1959 and later in the Army reserves. He loved his country and served honorably. Tim continued to serve the military community by volunteering his time transporting local area veterans to the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City. After his service in the army Tim attended Idaho State University, where he completed his 3-year degree in electrical engineering technology. Tim married his sweetheart and wife of 52 years, Jean Robertson, in Pocatello Idaho. They raised their 4 children together in Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska, where Tim worked for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service as a Telecommunications Manager. Tim loved his time working in Alaska. He enjoyed his yearly summer work trips flying in a helicopter to service remote radio towers. Tim relished his work adventures that allowed him the opportunity to see parts of Alaska that few will ever have the opportunity to experience. Tim traded the mountains of Alaska for the red rock of Southern Utah when he and his wife moved to St. George in 2000. He worked for the Bureau of Land Management and loved spending his time on the Arizona strip. After retiring, Tim was able to serve a mission with his wife at the St. George Utah Family History Center. After his mission, completing his own genealogy became one of Tim's favorite pastimes. Although Tim had many cherished friends, his greatest joy was his family. Tim and Jean share 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren whom he adored. He loved spending time with them. His grandchildren will always cherish the memories that they made with their beloved “Papa.” Tim is survived by his wife Jean Robertson, Nikki (Jake) Estes, Kylie (Ronald) Kincaid, Stanley Miller, and Mardi (Kaden) Gubler. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 3 older sisters Mardi (Jim) Teale, Priscilla (Dexter) Bacon, and Janelle (Eugene “Jiggs”) Mickel. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 11:00am, at the Sunset Stake Center, 82 North Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah 84770. Friends and family are invited to sign Tim's online guest book at https://www.serenitystg.com/obituaries/

Timothy Miller

September 12, 1937 - January 14, 2023