Gary M. Miller died on Sept. 12, 2013 in Hermiston at the age of 75.
Gary MillerHe was born on April 7, 1938 in Centerville, Wash., to Milton and Velva Yeackel Miller. Gary was raised and attended school in Sherman County, graduating from Moro High School in the class of 1956. He later attended Oregon State University and Eastern Oregon State College. Gary then worked as an ironworker on various construction projects for several years before returning to Sherman County to run the family ranch. Gary married to Rhonda C. Schledewitz on June 30, 1973 in Culbertson, Mont. They purchased Northwestern Commission Company and moved to Hermiston in 1979 and have operated it for the last 34 years. Gary was the Northwest director of the Livestock Market Association for 15 years. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed hunting and cherished his time with his family and loved his time with his grandchildren. Gary was a past champion steer wrestler in the community.
He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Miller, Hermiston; son, Mark Miller, Salem; daughters, Tara Miller and Lexi Miller, both Hermiston, and Robin Campbell, Salem; sister, Mary Jo Lane, Grass Valley; and grandchildren, Trey, Andre, Sloane, Holly and Amber.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Tonai Kirkelie.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Northwestern Livestock Commission Company (Westland Road & I-84) Hermiston. Private burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Those who wish may make contributions in Gary’s memory to the American Heart Assoc. at 1200 Naito Parkway, Suite 220, Portland, OR 97209.
Please sign the condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
