Douglas Miller

Senior Chief Boatswains Mate Douglas "Dutch" Miller, 84, of Coupeville, WA entered the Kingdom of Heaven at 4am Sunday April 17, 2016, where he was reunited with his parents Arvin and Lela, and sister Marion. Born in Oklahoma, Dutch has always been a rancher at heart. Dutch focused his strong work ethic and passion for ranching into his faith, family, and Country. Dutch accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior during his 32 year career in the U.S. Navy, where he met and married the love of his life, and honorably served extensive duties as a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and First Class Salvage Diver. Dutch is survived by his loving wife Bernice of 50 years, Children; Brenda & Jim Beck, Danny Miller, Carla & Lane Dozier, Sylvia & Doug Ader, & George Romankiw, Grand Children; Jennifer, Gina, Kyle, Ricky, J.D., Steven, Tessa, Lazarus, Bobby, & Tabatha, and 6 Great Grand Children. He will always be remembered and deeply missed. A celebration of his life will be held at Burley Funeral Chapel, Tuesday April 26, 2016 at 4pm in Oak Harbor, WA. The family suggests donation can be made in Douglas Millers memory to the EOD Warrior Foundation http://www.eodwarriorfoundation.org