88, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on September 3, 2016. He was born on March 9, 1928 in Upham, North Dakota, to Joseph and Lydia (Bailey) Miller. Ray graduated from Granville High School. He married Ellen Rose Christianson on July 24, 1950. Ray worked as a farmer in North Dakota and in sales in Arizona. He had a passion for fishing and woodworking. Ray is preceded in death by his children, Theodore Earl Miller and Raymond Craig Miller. He is survived by his loving wife, Ellen R. Miller; children, Judith R. Molesa (Jim), Joan K. Miller, and, Scott A. Miller (Laura); grandchildren, Tasha L. Giacinto, Kristine M. Habetler, Hanna R. Miller, Adam H. Miller, and Rhiannon M. Mikkelson; as well as eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements are entrusted to Melcher Mission Chapel. Please visit www.melchermission.com to share a memory in Ray’s online guest book. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 3:30 pm at Melcher Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85205.
