Remembering the Life....

James Henry Miller was born on November 6, 1945 in Hazen, North Dakota the

son of Henry and Frieda (Kilber) Miller. He was baptized and confirmed in Our

Savior’s Lutheran Church in Stanton, North Dakota and graduated from the

Stanton High School in 1963. Jim attended the North Dakota School of Science

for two years graduating as an Electrician. He served six years with the North

Dakota Army Reserves.

Jim and Donna Isaak were married on November 29, 1968, in the St. Paul’s

Lutheran Church in Center, North Dakota. After their marriage they lived in

Bismarck where Jim worked as an electrician with IBEW, traveling to many

different job locations. In 1986, they moved to Coon Rapids, Minnesota where

he was employed as an electrician, then worked seven years for Lucent

Technology as an Installation Supervisor before starting with Premier Electric,

spending twelve years as an electrician at the St. Paul-Minneapolis International

Airport. In 2002, they built their home on Clitherall Lake and in 2009, retired

to their lake home. Jim enjoyed snowmobiling, working in his shop, fishing

with his grandsons, playing Pinochle, and especially being with his family and

friends. He was a member of the IBEW Union, various snowmobile clubs, the

Eagle Lake Lutheran Church where he was very active with the Men’s Group.

On Thursday, January 15, 2015 Jim passed away at his home under the care of

Lakeland Hospice and surrounded by his loving family at the age of 69 years.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; two sons and their families, Chad (Chris)

Miller, grandsons Alex and Nathan of Elk Mound, Wisc. and Brett (Mare)

Miller, granddaughter Tehryn Odermann of West Fargo, N.D.; brother, Kerry

(Nancy) Miller of Stanton, N.D.; sister, Debby Forsberg of Tempe, Az.; and by

numerous relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents,

Henry and Frieda Miller.

Memorials preferred to the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church Sign Fund.

“Ziggy zaggy, ziggy zaggy, hoi, hoi, hoi”

Blessed be the Memory of Jim Miller

Appreciation Jim’s family is grateful for your attendance at this service. Your many

expressions of kindness and love are deeply appreciated. Please join family and friends for lunch and fellowship following the service.

Arrangements by Glende-Nilson Funeral Home ~ Battle Lake

www.GlendeNilson.com

In Loving Memory of

Jim Miller

In Loving Memory Of

James H. Miller November 6, 1945 ~ January 15, 2015

Funeral Service Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11:00 AM

Eagle Lake Lutheran Church Rural Battle Lake, Minnesota

Officiating Reverend Ali Haugerud

Readers Bruce Larson - Ephisians 2:8-10 Dawn Jones - Ecclesiasties 3:1-9

Byron Isaak - John 14:1-3, Revelations 21:4

Eulogy Chad Miller Don Davenport

Music Julie Goodrie, pianist

“I.O.U.” Michael & Tammy Weight

“On The Wings Of A Snow White Dove” Ron Jones, fiddler

“The Lord’s Prayer” in German Alexis Lindquist

Congregational Hymns “In The Garden”

“The Old Rugged Cross” “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”

Honorary Casketbearers Alex Miller ~ Nathan Miller ~ Mike Johnson Bob Goodrie ~ Jordan Hickok ~ Merle Weight

Casketbearers James Miller ~ Troy Davenport ~ Clay Price ~ Ashley Forsberg

Megan Miller ~ Donald Davenport

Interment Eagle Lake Church Cemetery Rural Battle Lake, Minnesota

I'm Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free

I’m following the path God laid for me

I took His hand when I heard Him call

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day

to laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void

then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life’s been full, I savored much,

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seems all too brief

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me

God wanted me now. He set me free.