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DONALD RICHARD ALAN MILLER
Date of Passing: Apr 26, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALD RICHARD ALAN MILLER Peacefully, on Sunday, April 26, 2015, at Poseidon Personal Care Centre Don Miller passed away. Beloved husband of Shirley; dad of Heather Brownlee (Tom), Brenda Gagnon (Greg), and Glen (Adele); grandpa of Justin, Jenelle (Hans), Krystal (Ron), Tamara, Jaryn (Cory), Robin, and Ryan; gigipa of Ayden, Isabelle, Austyn, Carter, Lèo and Colton. He is survived by his sister Norma Moulder (Norm), sisters-in-law Beverley Bula, Eileen Lauder, Freda Petterson and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, parents-in-law, brother-in-law Carl Petterson, cousin Susan Smith (Miller), and nephew Perry Petterson. Don was born May 13, 1934 in Winnipeg to George and Inga Miller. His early years were spent growing up in the North End. He started his career with Manitoba Hydro at Great Falls Generating Station in 1952 where he met and married the love of his life Shirley, on September 7, 1957. In 1960 they moved to Thompson where Don worked at Kelsey Generating Station as Operating Supervisor until 1971 when they moved to Gillam where he became Superintendent at Kettle Generating Station. In 1977 they moved to Grand Rapids where Don retired as Superintendent in 1989. Don was an avid volunteer. As family and friends were very important to Dad, every year we took a one month vacation and either traveled to British Columbia or had a stay-vacation in Manitoba with trips to Moonlight Bay at West Hawk Lake, where Dad always made sure that Auntie Marg gave him "what for" at least once for his loud infectious laugh. Together Don and Shirley enjoyed traveling and cruising before and after retirement. Upon retirement they returned to Thompson and enjoyed many hours fishing and playing cards with their good friends Charlie and Vivian Clarke. In 2000 they made the move south to Lac Du Bonnet where they spent 10 years and were active members in the Pioneer Club. Don especially enjoyed their daily coffee group. After suffering a stroke in 2004 he continued to enjoy his floor curling and bowling at the Pioneer Club. In 2010 Don and Shirley moved to Winnipeg. Don recently moved to Poseidon Personal Care Centre where he resided until his passing. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Poseidon Personal Care Centre for their excellent care, patience, guidance, and understanding. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 4, 2015 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg at 2:00 p.m. with interment at a later date at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Reception immediately following service in Common Room at 15 Leveque Street. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Society in Donald's memory. Family and Friends wishing may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 02, 2015
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Our thoughts are with Shirley and all the Miller Family at this time. We have many memories of Don from our time in the North. - Posted by: Dennis & Marie Maksymchuk (Friend) on: May 11, 2015
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It was my pleasure to have worked with and known Don over the years, especially at the Kelsey Generating Station, in the mid 1960's, when he was Operating Supervisor. As Don was at Kelsey from day one, he had a gear deal of experience in not only operating but also in the maintenance area and could remember various details from the past and I was very appreciative of his thoughts and recommendations. in my role. My sympathy and condolences to Shirley and the family - Posted by: Jack Callum (Manitoba Hydro fellow employee) on: May 05, 2015
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I have known the Millers since I was just a young lad. Don's son and I (Glen) spent a lot of time together growing up and I remember how Don would laugh. He was a man who loved to laugh, and truly enjoyed talking to people. Many of my childhood memories include Millers I can say with certainty that knowing Don brought enjoyment to many, many people. - Posted by: Jeffrey Olsson (Neighbour and Friend) on: May 04, 2015
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We are so sorry to read of Don's death. Had heard he hadn't been well last winter but still a shock to hear of it. Our sympathy yo you Shirley and your family. Fay G. - Posted by: Kirk and Fay Gillespie (Friend) on: May 04, 2015
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Lisa and I were very sorry to hear about Don's passing. We will always remember Don's great laugh, his wonderful smile, and his kind ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and her family during this difficult time - Posted by: Debby gorlick (Relative) on: May 03, 2015
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I was privileged to have met Don and worked in serveral of the generating stations he was in charge of. He was always a most pleasant, helpful, and cheerful individual. Rest in peace Don. - Posted by: Bob Crawley (Co worker) on: May 03, 2015
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Enjoyed a working and recreation relationship with Don and Shirly. Don was a great boss. Missed. - Posted by: Robert & Marina Snyder (Friend/co-worker) on: May 03, 2015
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Having known Don (and Shirley)was a Privilege and Enriching Experience. Mild-mannered, friendly, sociable and Knowledgeable. We wish, we had spent more time with Don. Now it's too late. Shirley and Family; we are so sorry! Edelgard and Horst - Posted by: Edelgard and Horst Salewski (Co-Worker and Friend) on: May 03, 2015
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Shirley and family and Norma and Norman Moulder: My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Many good memories of the north end crowd. - Posted by: Gladys Benson (Friend) on: May 02, 2015
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My sincere condolences to you and your family Shirley. - Posted by: Violet Fraser (friend) on: May 02, 2015
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Condolences to Shirley and family. Great memories of Don in the in the north and hydro years those memories never forgotte - Posted by: Sharon & Larry metzler (Friend) on: May 02, 2015
