Obituary of Harold Miller

Harold Fredrick Miller was born July 10, 1931 to Fred and Agda Miller in Camrose, Alberta. Harold was the eldest of four children raised on the family farm: Harold, Rodney, Arlene, and Diane. Harold attended the Sulitjelma School located on his family's property from Grades One through Eight, and continued his schooling at Hay Lakes School until needed at home due to his father's declining health. Harold took over his father's farm in 1950 and farmed actively until 1997. Harold resided on the property until his passing. Harold was baptized into the Christian faith, attended Sunday School, and was confirmed at St. Joseph Lutheran Church. On February 7, 1959 Harold was united in marriage with Miss Shirley Haugen from the Spilstead district. Shirley and Harold were blessed with five children: Freddy, Ilene, Cathy, Kevin, and Linda. Harold and Shirley were lifelong members of St. Joseph Lutheran Congregation. Harold passed away March 30, 2016 in the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton. Harold's two passions were kids and travel. For many years Harold taught Cubs, coached baseball and hockey, and he always believed that education was important. Because he was not able to complete high school, he insisted that each of his children finish high school and receive a training. There was no one happier when the grandchildren came. Whether it was being down on the floor pretending, working in the shop with the boys, or teaching the three youngest how to drive, "Grandpa" was in his element. Harold also loved to travel. Road trips to the mountains and annual trips to Hawaii were among his favourite activities, always with best friend and partner Mom at his side. Harold was predeceased by his parents, by his sister Arlene, his niece Shelley, his brother Rodney, and his grandson Lars. Harold leaves to mourn Shirley, his wife of 57 years; his children Fred [Sandy], Ilene [Alan], Cathy [Brent], Kevin [Chris], and Linda [Kevin]; his grandchildren Amanda [Nathan], Jacob [Alix], Kirsti, Annelise [Kris], Brittany, Nels, Olav, Seth, and Becky; sister Diane (Norman) Schultz; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Blessed be his memory. A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 2 pm from St. Joseph Lutheran Church, Hay Lakes, with Rev. Charlotte Strecker-Baseler officiating. Interment has taken place in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Stollery Children's Hospital or to St. Joseph Lutheran Church.