Warren Eral Miller

CASA GRANDE - Warren Earl Miller, 97, died on April 22, 2020, in Casa Grande. A longtime winter visitor from Port Angeles, Washington, he recently had become a full-time resident of Casa Grande.

Mr. Miller was born on April 19, 1923, in Hitchcock, South Dakota, and graduated from Yakima (Washington) High School in 1943. A World War II Army veteran, he served in the South Pacific and was awarded the Bronze Star. After returning home, he managed a grocery store in Ellensburg, Washington, and owned a drive-in restaurant in Ellensburg.

He moved to Port Angeles in 1973 and worked for Angeles Millwork as manager until he retired in 1988. He and his wife, Joann Rosand Miller, were married on Feb. 20, 1982, in Port Angeles. They were sweethearts, best friends and partners in adventure during their retirement years. He was a life member of Elks Naval Lodge 353 in Port Angeles, American Legion Post 8 in Ellensburg and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 683 in Ellensburg.

He was a dedicated golfer, dancer, woodworker and story teller and a passionate gardener. He was a kind man who always had time to chat with a friend or stranger.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Dennis and Leslie Miller; a stepson, Mark Eshom; a stepdaughter, Jodene Eshom; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and former wives Oweda Barneycastle and Lujuan Bruan.

Interment later in Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington.

Donations may be made to the VFW post in Casa Grande at 111 E. Second St., Casa Grande, AZ 85122.

J. Warren Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.