Dr. Robert Harvey Miller

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Jan. 9, 2007 complications from a stroke. His final hours were spent silently cheering his revered Florida Gators as they won the national football championship.
Born St. Petersburg, Florida, Feb 4, 1922 to Harrie Clifford Miller & Emma Marjorie Harvey. Bob married his childhood sweetheart Marguerite Guy, Aug. 14, 1943.
Bob completed Bachelor & Masters Degrees in education from The University of Florida and a Doctorate of Education from Indiana University. His distinguished career in education included service as a teacher, principal, and district administrator in Florida. Following his Florida retirement, he spent twelve years as Director of Media Services with the Minnesota Department of Education before returning home to Florida.
Bob received a purple heart while serving as a U.S. Marine in the landing of Okinawa during World War II. He wore his Disabled Veterans hat with pride. He felt great satisfaction in his service as president of the Florida Retired Educators Association where he made great contributions in advocating for retired educators.
Survived by his wife, Marguerite, his children Lyn (Stephen) Burningham, South Jordan, Robert Harvey Miller, Jr. (Susan) and Clifford Miller, Florida. Loved by six grand children and seven great-grandchildren.
Family, friends, and neighbors are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy., Visitation from 10:30 11:00 am. Additional services will be held in Florida.
The family wishes to thank the hospice staff at LDS Hospital, particularly Pat & Tony, for their loving care of Bob.
GO GATORS!