Harvey D. Miller, Jr.
1937-2012
Harvey D. Miller, Jr., 75, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, May 25, 2012 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born February 13, 1937 to Harvey D. Miller, Sr. and Marjorie Jane (Jones) Miller in St. Joseph. They preceded him in death. He married Peggy (Boppenmeyer) Miller on July 26, 1958. She survives of the home.
He graduated from Central High School in 1955 and St. Joseph Jr. College, now Missouri Western, in 1957.
He retired from Farm & Home Savings. He had also worked for Wyeth Hardware and Richmond Screw Anchor.
He was an active member of Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church, having served on the committee for the building of a new sanctuary and also the Building on Love committee that saw the building of an Enrichment Center.
He was a 50 year member of Charity Zeredatha Masonic Lodge #189. He also belonged to the York Rite bodies of St. Joseph, and Moila Shrine. He enjoyed his membership in the Moila Legion of Honor where he served as Commander and then the C.S.S.A. Commander. Harvey was elected the International Finance Officer of the International Legion of Honor and served in that capacity for 9 years. Two highlights of his career in this organization were when he was named the “Nobel of the Year” for the International in 2004, and in 2006 when he assisted the International Commander in the laying of the Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Harvey also enjoyed his 26 year membership in the Moila Hot Sand Bugs.
Additional survivors: daughters, Kelly Simmons (Steve), Austin, Texas and Kathleen Timberlake (John) of Flemington, New Jersey; granddaughters: Ashley Simmons, Chelsea Simmons, Briana Timberlake, Morgan Timberlake and one grandson, Jason Timberlake; and one great-grandson: Matthew Andrews; sisters: Deana Adams (Lloyd) and Rose Kurtz (Mike, deceased), both of St. Joseph; brother: Ed Miller (Beckie) of Liberty, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church. The Family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. There will be a Masonic Service 5:30 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers to Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church or Moila Transportation Fund.
What a lovely tribute. He lived a memorable and loving life. All my love and prayers.
My most sincere and deepest sympathy to the entire family. The best way to describe Harvey is American American. One swell man.
Peggy and family, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Harvey was a very special person.
Kelly, Peggy and Kathy, please know we are thinking about you and praying for you. Harvey was such a gentleman with such a good sense of humor. I will always remember that he and Peggy attended our 30th high school reunion at Moila …. Our deepest sympathies.
Peggy and all those H.D.’s good touched. I could never, nor would I ever have room, to list all those he helped, the good he did will last long after his passing. I have lost my childhood buddy. Twelve years of school together, and the paper route we and another buddy Roger York used to get up before the Rooster crowed, we had fun, we worked that big route over 300 papers 2 times a day. H.D. as he lived his lived never missed a day, as he never missed his commitments in live.
I will miss you, Harvey my friend my buddy, you are in a better place today, God bless you.
Our deepest sympathy to the family ahd Harvey will be greatly missed.
I will miss a fellow brother and our warm telephone conversations. Harvey always shared his feelings and positive attitute. Regards to Peggy and family.
Dear Kathleen, John & All Members of your immediate & extended Families:
Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to all of you at this time of such emotional, tragic and personal loss. May God give you strength and comfort as you mourn the passing of your Dad, knowing, as I am sure you do, that he touched the lives of so many around him who were blessed by his life’s work, service and mere presence.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your dear friends back in NJ -
Tom, Cathy & Ryan McCloskey
Thinking of you with sincere sympathy.
Dear Kathleen and Family,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
-The Ciuffreda Family