Robert L. (Bob) Miller passed peacefully on April 18, 2017 at home in Hermiston at the age of 71.
Born in Yakima, Wash., he was adopted by Clarence and Audrey Miller of Spokane. He grew up in Spokane, graduating from high school before enlisting in the Army. He was stationed in Germany and joined the boxing team.
Returning from his service, he worked as a draftsman while completing night classes to earn his Professional Land Surveyor’s title. Striking out on his own, he connected with the Port of Morrow through his surveying business. He was hired on there as Operations Manager and was eventually promoted to Director. He went on to become the Executive Director at the Port of Astoria before moving to Arizona to assist with a family business. He was recently honored for his accomplishments in the port industry.
In 2008, Bob returned to Eastern Oregon to be closer to family. Some years later, with a change to the adoption record laws, he was able to find his birth family, which included four sisters and over 20 nieces and nephews. Unfortunately, his discovery came after the passing of his birth parents, Bill and Marion McCardell of Goldendale, Wash.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters, Tami, Laura, Holly and Jody; stepsons, Troy and Darin; grandchildren, Ali, Adam, Audra, Amanda, Cody, Jacob, Noah, Austin, Robin, and Jesse; great granddaughters, Rhi and Evie; brother, Richard; and sisters, Cindy, Donnie and Debbie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Audrey Miller, and sisters, Twyla and Patsy.
He was a lifelong motorcycling enthusiast. His life, love of the road, and military service will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 4 p.m. at First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
A brief graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Riverview Cemetery, Boardman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cove Christian Camp of Cove.
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
