J. Keith Miller

J. Keith Miller, 88, went to meet his Lord and Savior on March 24, 2011 with his family gathered around him. Keith was born on April 22, 1922 in Trenton, NE to Frank E. Miller and Anna Mabel (Dent) Miller. He joined two brothers (Lawrence and Harold) and one sister (Alverta). Later, he was joined by three more brothers (Emerson, Bob and Lewis) and one more sister (Beverly). When Keith was six months old, his family moved to Wray, CO. At the age of 16, Keith and his older brother (Harold) went to Parshall, CO to work with an uncle on a ranch. While working on this ranch, Keith met and later married, Priscilla Mae McQueary. They were married on September 10, 1941. On May 7, 1943, Keith and Priscilla were blessed with a daughter, Priscilla Joan Miller. Later that year, Keith was called into the NAVY CB's. He spent three years in the service. On September 8, 1946, Keith and Priscilla were blessed with a son, David Keith Miller and on November 5, 1947, they were blessed with a second son, Johnny Lee Miller. ln 1962, Keith became a licensed minister and pastored his first church in Steamboat Springs, CO. ln 1977, Keith became an ordained minister and moved with Priscilla to Twin Falls, ID to pastor the Faith Assembly of God. Keith's later years were spent filling in for other ministers and doing some work as an evangelist. He became a chaplain at the hospital and visited many in nursing homes. He was preceded in death by his father (Frank), mother (Anna), two brothers(Emerson and Harold) one sister (Alverta). He is survived by his wife, Priscilla, daughter, Joan, two sons, David and his wife Marie, and John, five grandchildren, Jennifer (Devon) Cruise, Jade (Tahnee) Puckett, Robert Miller , Anna Miller and Priscilla Marie Miller, four great grandchildren, Bryon Cruise, Taylor Cruise, Regan Puckett, and Jaelyn Puckett.) Also, numerous family and friends. There will be a memorial service held on September 10, 2011. Details will be announced at a later date. ln lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. All services and arrangements are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, Idaho. Those wishing to share condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.