John "Gary" Gary Miller
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John Gary Miller “Gary” July 11, 1941 to May 19th, 2025.
John passed away peacefully at the age of 83. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Growing up in Cumberland, MD, he graduated from Fort Hill High School in 1960. John, Linda, and their family relocated to Oregon in 1978, making it their home.
In 1963, John married his soulmate, Linda, sharing a remarkable 61 years of marriage. Their love story, marked by deep commitment, continued even as they faced life's final moments, with John rejoining Linda in eternal peace just 28 days after her passing.
John served in the Navy and was a plank owner and commissioned the USS Kitty Hawk, serving from 1961 to 1962. He was a certified member of the USS Kitty Hawk Veteran’s Association. After returning to Cumberland, John worked at Kelly Tire Company but later pursued his passion for photography, earning a degree from A.C.C. of Maryland and becoming a professional photographer.
John was part of the “Mountain Men Black Powder Brigade Group," enjoying primitive camping and rendezvous. He was known as "Pork Eater” for is Mountain man name. He made many friends along the way.
John is survived by: Son Ronald Miller and wife Susan Miller; his daughter, Brandy Miller and partner Justin Olson; his daughter, Stephanie Miller all of Portland, OR. Grandchildren: Amanda Miller, Ashley Miller, Richard Phillips, Seth Phillips, Nathan Miller, Joshua Miller, Skyler Ogilvie, Henry Estep, and great grandchildren Magnolia Wickwire, Arthur Wickwire, Danial Shanti and lots of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful bride and love if his life Linda Miller, his beloved daughter Rebecca Sally Miller, mother Shirley Pool and stepfather Walter Pool of Waldport, OR, father John Miller of Cumberland, MD, stepfather George Ward of Cumberland, MD, brother Boyd Randy Miller of Newport, OR, sister Bonnie Stimler of Salem, OR.
The family will be holding a ceremony at 11:00 AM on July 21, 2025, for John and Linda at their final resting place Willamette National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the local Kidney Association or the local Veterans Association.
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