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Thank you to everyone for your support during this difficult time. We will all miss Jess tremendously. Please post your favorite photos, videos, and stories about Jess on the memories tab of this memorial website. We also encourage folks who are willing to be video recorded share their stories via video recording as well!

Obituary

Dr. Jess Annai Millar (pronouns: they, them, Jess), beloved daughter, sibling, auncle, life-partner, and friend, passed away on April 13, 2024. Jess was born on April 22, 1986 in San Mateo, California, to Anne Millar and Alan Millar. Jess would go on to love, lead, and become friends with their three younger siblings, Michael, Laura, and Alison. 

Throughout their academic journey, Jess made significant contributions to bioinformatics, microbiology, and public health, leaving a lasting impact …

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What were Jess's favorite foods?
Jess loved good food and flavor. Since growing up vegetarian and with allergies, Jes…
Jess loved good food and flavor. Since growing up vegetarian and with allergies, Jess loved si…
Jess loved good food and flavor. Since growing up vegetarian and with allergies, Jess loved simple ingredients and quic…

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Born

1986
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Graduated from high school

2006
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Graduated from college

2010
Portland Community College Rock Creek, Northwest Springville Road, Portland, OR
Associates in Science

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Cause of death

Long COVID

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

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Hopewell House
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Hopewell House

Jamie Thrower
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