Fred Leo Miller, born May 2, 1942, a lifetime resident of Paradise Valley, passed away Jan. 2, 2013, at Northern Nevada Medical Center after complications of a heart attack. With the exception of his military service in the Army in Viet Nam from June 14, 1967, to March 13, 1969, he lived his entire life on the family ranch, which was established by his grandfather Gehardt Miller in 1898.
He was an accomplished spur maker, and made a lot of the branding irons for the ranchers around the valley. He was always there to help his friends and neighbors.
Fred was educated at the Paradise Valley Grammar School, often times riding his horse to school, and finished his education at Humboldt County High School in Winnemucca.
Fred loved to tease people, sometimes not quite appreciated and he always had a joke to tell.
Fred was preceded in death by his father George, mother Elizabeth, sister Hermine. He is survived by his wife Gay Lynn, three stepchildren, Jason (Tammy) Anderson, Andrew (Jaclyn) Anderson and Janis (Dave) Baldwin and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Paul (Jo Ann) and numerous nephews and nieces.
Services will be conducted at the Paradise Valley Catholic Church on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Paradise Valley Catholic Church, Paradise Valley School or the Paradise Valley Fireman's Department, all at P.O. Box 7, Paradise Valley, NV 89426.
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