Deseret News - April 26, 2002
Frank Miller, the only child of Etsa Johnson Miller Talmage and Frank R. Miller, was born in Seattle, WA. Shortly before his first birthday, he was hospitalized with TB of the left hip.
His father died of acute peritonitis when Frank was 21 months old. As soon as he could be released from the hospital he and his mother returned to Salt Lake City where they lived with his grandparents, Soren and Sophie Dorius Johnson, Uncle Bob and Aunt Doris "Dodo."
The Shriners offered treatment when Frank was six. He was hospitalized two and a half years until he was strong enough to tolerate surgery-- a noteworthy success.
Attended Lafayette, Horace Mann, West High and the U of U. Against all odds and told he would never walk he made the tennis teams at West and the "U." He also swam, rode bicycle and bowled in a league until 75.
Dad danced the hours away at Lagoon, The Terrace, and The Manhattan with many girl friends until he met Mom. From that time on he only had eyes for her.
On June 3, 1948 he married Lorille Horne West who came as a package with Larry and Judy whom he adopted in 1949. Thomas Frank came three years later and Charlene Etsa three years after that. Rill was the love of his life-- as life happens.
Frank spent most of his working career, 36 years, with Phillips Petroleum in Woods Cross. He also worked many years part time at the old Deseret Gym and YMCA. After retirement he worked with his son, Larry, "to keep me young."
He was a diehard U of U football and basketball fan. After Larry acquired the Jazz, he, Mom, Char and many grandkids didn't miss a home game as long as he was able.
Due to the debilitating effects of Parkinson's Disease, Mom has taken care Dad at home for the last two years with the assistance of Superior Home Health Care and the family.
He is survived by his wife, Lorille, children Larry (Gail), Judy, Tom (Rhonda), Charlene (Bruce) Mitchell, 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, one uncle, Richard (Verna) Johnson and several cousins.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Hannadi Farrukh for her skillful care.
Lorille wishes to give a special thanks to all the family who were so consistent in proffering assistance: Judy, Larry and Gail, Marty and Beaudra Goff, Charlene and Bruce Mitchell, HeySuk, and YungSuk and all the other folks who gave.
Friends and family may call at Evans & Early Mortuary 574 East 100 South Friday April 26th 7:00-8:30 p.m. Burial at the Salt Lake City Cemetery will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday April 27th. A celebration of Frank's life will be held at the First Unitarian Church 569 S. 1300 E. Saturday April 27th at 11:00 a.m. buffet following.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shriner's Hospital in Frank's name.
Frank Miller, the only child of Etsa Johnson Miller Talmage and Frank R. Miller, was born in Seattle, WA. Shortly before his first birthday, he was hospitalized with TB of the left hip.
His father died of acute peritonitis when Frank was 21 months old. As soon as he could be released from the hospital he and his mother returned to Salt Lake City where they lived with his grandparents, Soren and Sophie Dorius Johnson, Uncle Bob and Aunt Doris "Dodo."
The Shriners offered treatment when Frank was six. He was hospitalized two and a half years until he was strong enough to tolerate surgery-- a noteworthy success.
Attended Lafayette, Horace Mann, West High and the U of U. Against all odds and told he would never walk he made the tennis teams at West and the "U." He also swam, rode bicycle and bowled in a league until 75.
Dad danced the hours away at Lagoon, The Terrace, and The Manhattan with many girl friends until he met Mom. From that time on he only had eyes for her.
On June 3, 1948 he married Lorille Horne West who came as a package with Larry and Judy whom he adopted in 1949. Thomas Frank came three years later and Charlene Etsa three years after that. Rill was the love of his life-- as life happens.
Frank spent most of his working career, 36 years, with Phillips Petroleum in Woods Cross. He also worked many years part time at the old Deseret Gym and YMCA. After retirement he worked with his son, Larry, "to keep me young."
He was a diehard U of U football and basketball fan. After Larry acquired the Jazz, he, Mom, Char and many grandkids didn't miss a home game as long as he was able.
Due to the debilitating effects of Parkinson's Disease, Mom has taken care Dad at home for the last two years with the assistance of Superior Home Health Care and the family.
He is survived by his wife, Lorille, children Larry (Gail), Judy, Tom (Rhonda), Charlene (Bruce) Mitchell, 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, one uncle, Richard (Verna) Johnson and several cousins.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Hannadi Farrukh for her skillful care.
Lorille wishes to give a special thanks to all the family who were so consistent in proffering assistance: Judy, Larry and Gail, Marty and Beaudra Goff, Charlene and Bruce Mitchell, HeySuk, and YungSuk and all the other folks who gave.
Friends and family may call at Evans & Early Mortuary 574 East 100 South Friday April 26th 7:00-8:30 p.m. Burial at the Salt Lake City Cemetery will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday April 27th. A celebration of Frank's life will be held at the First Unitarian Church 569 S. 1300 E. Saturday April 27th at 11:00 a.m. buffet following.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shriner's Hospital in Frank's name.
Deseret News - April 26, 2002
Frank Miller, the only child of Etsa Johnson Miller Talmage and Frank R. Miller, was born in Seattle, WA. Shortly before his first birthday, he was hospitalized with TB of the left hip.
His father died of acute peritonitis when Frank was 21 months old. As soon as he could be released from the hospital he and his mother returned to Salt Lake City where they lived with his grandparents, Soren and Sophie Dorius Johnson, Uncle Bob and Aunt Doris "Dodo."
The Shriners offered treatment when Frank was six. He was hospitalized two and a half years until he was strong enough to tolerate surgery-- a noteworthy success.
Attended Lafayette, Horace Mann, West High and the U of U. Against all odds and told he would never walk he made the tennis teams at West and the "U." He also swam, rode bicycle and bowled in a league until 75.
Dad danced the hours away at Lagoon, The Terrace, and The Manhattan with many girl friends until he met Mom. From that time on he only had eyes for her.
On June 3, 1948 he married Lorille Horne West who came as a package with Larry and Judy whom he adopted in 1949. Thomas Frank came three years later and Charlene Etsa three years after that. Rill was the love of his life-- as life happens.
Frank spent most of his working career, 36 years, with Phillips Petroleum in Woods Cross. He also worked many years part time at the old Deseret Gym and YMCA. After retirement he worked with his son, Larry, "to keep me young."
He was a diehard U of U football and basketball fan. After Larry acquired the Jazz, he, Mom, Char and many grandkids didn't miss a home game as long as he was able.
Due to the debilitating effects of Parkinson's Disease, Mom has taken care Dad at home for the last two years with the assistance of Superior Home Health Care and the family.
He is survived by his wife, Lorille, children Larry (Gail), Judy, Tom (Rhonda), Charlene (Bruce) Mitchell, 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, one uncle, Richard (Verna) Johnson and several cousins.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Hannadi Farrukh for her skillful care.
Lorille wishes to give a special thanks to all the family who were so consistent in proffering assistance: Judy, Larry and Gail, Marty and Beaudra Goff, Charlene and Bruce Mitchell, HeySuk, and YungSuk and all the other folks who gave.
Friends and family may call at Evans & Early Mortuary 574 East 100 South Friday April 26th 7:00-8:30 p.m. Burial at the Salt Lake City Cemetery will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday April 27th. A celebration of Frank's life will be held at the First Unitarian Church 569 S. 1300 E. Saturday April 27th at 11:00 a.m. buffet following.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shriner's Hospital in Frank's name.
Frank Miller, the only child of Etsa Johnson Miller Talmage and Frank R. Miller, was born in Seattle, WA. Shortly before his first birthday, he was hospitalized with TB of the left hip.
His father died of acute peritonitis when Frank was 21 months old. As soon as he could be released from the hospital he and his mother returned to Salt Lake City where they lived with his grandparents, Soren and Sophie Dorius Johnson, Uncle Bob and Aunt Doris "Dodo."
The Shriners offered treatment when Frank was six. He was hospitalized two and a half years until he was strong enough to tolerate surgery-- a noteworthy success.
Attended Lafayette, Horace Mann, West High and the U of U. Against all odds and told he would never walk he made the tennis teams at West and the "U." He also swam, rode bicycle and bowled in a league until 75.
Dad danced the hours away at Lagoon, The Terrace, and The Manhattan with many girl friends until he met Mom. From that time on he only had eyes for her.
On June 3, 1948 he married Lorille Horne West who came as a package with Larry and Judy whom he adopted in 1949. Thomas Frank came three years later and Charlene Etsa three years after that. Rill was the love of his life-- as life happens.
Frank spent most of his working career, 36 years, with Phillips Petroleum in Woods Cross. He also worked many years part time at the old Deseret Gym and YMCA. After retirement he worked with his son, Larry, "to keep me young."
He was a diehard U of U football and basketball fan. After Larry acquired the Jazz, he, Mom, Char and many grandkids didn't miss a home game as long as he was able.
Due to the debilitating effects of Parkinson's Disease, Mom has taken care Dad at home for the last two years with the assistance of Superior Home Health Care and the family.
He is survived by his wife, Lorille, children Larry (Gail), Judy, Tom (Rhonda), Charlene (Bruce) Mitchell, 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, one uncle, Richard (Verna) Johnson and several cousins.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Hannadi Farrukh for her skillful care.
Lorille wishes to give a special thanks to all the family who were so consistent in proffering assistance: Judy, Larry and Gail, Marty and Beaudra Goff, Charlene and Bruce Mitchell, HeySuk, and YungSuk and all the other folks who gave.
Friends and family may call at Evans & Early Mortuary 574 East 100 South Friday April 26th 7:00-8:30 p.m. Burial at the Salt Lake City Cemetery will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday April 27th. A celebration of Frank's life will be held at the First Unitarian Church 569 S. 1300 E. Saturday April 27th at 11:00 a.m. buffet following.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shriner's Hospital in Frank's name.
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