FREDERICK CHARLES MILLER

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FREDERICK CHARLES MILLER Frederick, affectionately known as Fred, Dad or Grandpa passed away peacefully at 92 years of age, with family at his side, in Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg, MB on May 5, 2018. Dad was predeceased by his loving wife Clara (nee Zierk) in 2011; his parents, Harry and Agnes; brothers, Ronald, Horace, Leonard and Percy; and sister Gladys. Dad was born in Brandon, Manitoba on February 19, 1926 and he moved to Winnipeg. On a weekend holiday at Winnipeg Beach he met the love of his life Clara whom he married in 1946 and raised a family. Dad will be loved and remembered by Fred Jr. (Terry), Judy Muller (Ron); three grandchildren, Paul (Tina), Cheryl (Bill), Karen (Sean); and five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Hannah, Thomas, Sarah and Adam. Dad was always busy and took pride in doing his own repairs on his cars, around the home and cottage. He and Mom loved to play cards and games. For many years they bowled in various leagues together, and Dad was an avid curler. He loved CFL football and followed curling. Winter vacations together to warm places, Hawaii, Florida, California and Mexico. They also enjoyed cruising to many places. After Mom passed, Dad continued cruising with Judy and travelling with Fred and Terry. Dad and Mom both shared a special relationship with Gull Lake, MB for close to 50 years. Initially they camped in a trailer in the campground to owning their property on the lake. The Miller family cottage brought joy to them, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We all have cherished memories of being there with Dad and Mom. The Miller family had a strong military history which Dad carried on with pride. During the Second World War he served with the RCAF until honorably discharged. He reenlisted but this time with the Canadian Army Ordnance Corps and retired after 26 years of faithful service. Dad served his country honorably having tours of duty in Korea, Japan he also served in Egypt and Cyprus as a United Nations Peace Keeper. Dad, when appropriate, proudly wore and displayed the nine medals he earned during his time with the Armed Forces. He retired in 1972 and began a new career with Standard Aero Engine, where he continued to interface with the Canadian military. He retired again in 1990. Funeral service will take place at McDermot Avenue Baptist Church located at 821 McDermot at Tecumseh Street at 11:00 a.m. on May 14. Pallbearers will be Paul Miller, Bill Kehler, Joshua Kehler, Thomas Hubbard, Ron Muller and Fred McCarthy. Honorary pallbearers are Sean and Adam Hubbard. Dad will be interred at the Beausejour cemetery at 3:00 p.m. There, he will share a grave with his beloved wife Clara, who was cremated in 2011. Neil Bardal Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 204-949-2200. Dad wished that instead of flowers, donations could be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Lung Association or the charity of personal choice. Good bye Dad, the entire family will miss you.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2018