James A. Miller
November 6, 1932 – December 11, 2021
A service to honor James’ life will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park South. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or Centrica Care Navigators, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 89, passed away early Saturday morning, December 11, 2021. James was born in Bay City, on November 6, 1932, the son of Clarence and Alice (Mead) Miller. On July 3, 1956, he married Virginia Hiestand who survives him. James was a 1951 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. He worked for many years at Peter Eckrich & Son, retiring from there in 1995. He also worked in sales at Acme Bedding for 22 years. He proudly served his nation in the United States Navy. James was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and camping. He along with Ginny and their family enjoyed traveling to places like Florida, Oregon, Kentucky, and Texas. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Randy (Anne) Miller, Jeffrey (Melissa) Miller, Craig Miller, LeAnne (David) Lindenbach, grandchildren, Chad Miller, Ethan Lindenbach, Sarah Lindenbach, Elizabeth Miller and Benjamin Miller; step-grandson, Adam Baumann; brother, Jerry Miller; sister-in-law, Donna Miller; many nieces and nephews and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law, Frank and Edith Hiestand; and a brother-in-law, Frank Hiestand Jr.
Love You Dad
LeAnne…I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. As we say goodbye and wave goodbye to our loved ones – as soon as they are out of our view, all of heaven is standing on the shore waving hello to them and welcoming them home. Much love and prayers for you and your family. Karla
LeAnne, so sorry for your loss. During this difficult time it is sometimes hard to remember that your dad is now at peace. He is pain free and watching over all of you sounding his love in multiple forms. Remember the girls I’d times, laugh at the funny stories and cry when needed. Love you, The Pallett’s
hey byran heard of this now you are with the big boss and can watch over everyone even tho we have differences i still thought a great deal about you as a men because you did everything you needed to for your family everyday i will miss you now you are there will mitch(dad) to me he went there on 1/5/2023 he more then likely meet you at the gate to welcome you in heaven
Rebecca I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you and the girls are doing ok I’m sure you have a lot of support with the family. Brian was a great loving husband and father and a good friend as well. A very hard worker indeed. He always was trying to make someone laugh or smile. I have never seen a man with such patience as him. You know he is at peace now and doesn’t have to worry about the chaos going on in the world any more. I’m here for you if you need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on. My heart’s breaking for you and the girls. Brian will be forever missed and loved kept in the hearts of everyone that knew him.