Obituary of Mervin Miller

Mervin Dennis Miller of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Mervin was born in Provost, Alberta February 4th, 1937 to Norman and Alice Miller. Merv took his schooling in Hayter, Alberta. Along with his sister Norma they took their horse and buggy to school every day. At the age of twelve, Merv came down with Polio. Merv had a lot of determination. He worked for various farmers throughout his teenage years in Provost and Hayter District followed by working on a ranch in Southern Alberta for many years. Merv's parents moved and settled in Camrose in the late '50's. Merv also followed the Rodeo circuit in Alberta and BC, for a time riding bulls and bronc riding. Fond memories were shared of Merv being an outrider in the early '60's in the Calgary Stampede, mostly for Hank Willard. As things were booming in Alberta, Merv worked in the oil patch as Truck Foreman for many years and then bought a truck, journeying across Canada and the United States. Merv always loved to visit and share stories of his life and loved to bake bread, pies, cook, can, and often had his nose in a cookbook to try a new recipe. On October 3, 1999 Merv married Beverly and as Merv would say "the love of his life". Together Merv and Beverly were baptized and attended the now "Rose City Baptist Church" and treasured their many church friends they have met over the years. Together they have shared their home over the years with many children. When grandchildren would visit, Grandpa told them that when he dies to look up in the sky and if you see a guy sitting on a rocking chair or on a bucking bronco to know he is in heaven. He was predeceased by his parents Norman and Alice Miller; sister Norma Seegar; special Aunt Glady Bowler; and step-son Bradley Ames. Merv is survived by his loving his wife Beverly; son Bryce Ames of Camrose; step-children Bernadine (Shannon) Iverson, Beverly Kruse, Bridget (Lars) Lennartsson, Brent (Lisa) Ames; and Beverly's sons Ben (Lisa) Chartrand, and Clayton McCrea; sister Joy (Gary) Mouly; brother Miles (Carol) Miller; as well as sixteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2017 from the Rose City Baptist Church in Camrose with Pastor Dave Cawley officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Gideons International or to Bethany Meadows - Willow Cottage or to the charity of one's choice.