Kinney Miller

May 10, 1923 - January 9, 2015 Emerson Kinney Miller passed away on January 9, 2015 at Riverview Care Center in Spokane at the age of 91 years. Mr. Miller, known as Kinney, was born on May 10, 1923 in Muncie, Indiana where he was raised. He was the son of Henrietta Johnstone Miller and Ezra Kinney Miller and the youngest of three living children. His parents, brother Malcolm Miller, sister Jean Hough and wife Barbara all preceded him to the Heavenly Home. His family moved to Seattle and Kinney began his senior year at Queen Anne High School graduating in January 1941. After being rejected by the Navy three times, he joined the Army. Since he could type, he was kept stateside doing paperwork, until 1944 when he was sent to Rome,Italy. After the war, he attended the University of Washington. He married his wife, Barbara Hanson, in 1949 and they were together until her passing in 2004. They helped launch the baby boom with their children Stephen (Mary) Miller of Everett, WA; Marilyn (Tony) Kochner of Spokane, WA; and Elaine (Dan) Sivey of Brier, WA. The family lived in the Seattle area, Vancouver WA, and Coeur D' Alene, ID, before settling in Moses Lake, WA. Kinney was a manager of a farm co-op and supported the growth of agriculture in the Basin. He was a Scout Master for many years and enjoyed hiking in the Cascades with his friends. He loved boating in the San Juans and on Moses Lake. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and over the years served as both Elder and Deacon. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and sharing Sunday brunches with the church family. Kinney once said: "We all tarnish as we age, but we can avoid some discoloration by seriously seeking to open ourselves to God's will and direction." In his 91 years, Kinney may have tarnished a bit, but never lost the twinkle in his eyes and outlook which is reflected in his three children, seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and a legacy of love and acceptance. Per his request, Kinney was interred at Riverside Cemetery in Spokane, where his wife Barbara, to whom he pledged his eternal love 66 years ago, rests on his right side - next to his good ear. A private service was held on January 12. Remembrances can be made to the Spokane Jazz Society or Riverview Care Center.

Published in Spokesman-Review on Mar. 22, 2015

Kinney Miller

May 10, 1923 - January 9, 2015 Emerson Kinney Miller passed away on January 9, 2015 at Riverview Care Center in Spokane at the age of 91 years. Mr. Miller, known as Kinney, was born on May 10, 1923 in Muncie, Indiana where he was raised. He was the son of Henrietta Johnstone Miller and Ezra Kinney Miller and the youngest of three living children. His parents, brother Malcolm Miller, sister Jean Hough and wife Barbara all preceded him to the Heavenly Home. His family moved to Seattle and Kinney began his senior year at Queen Anne High School graduating in January 1941. After being rejected by the Navy three times, he joined the Army. Since he could type, he was kept stateside doing paperwork, until 1944 when he was sent to Rome,Italy. After the war, he attended the University of Washington. He married his wife, Barbara Hanson, in 1949 and they were together until her passing in 2004. They helped launch the baby boom with their children Stephen (Mary) Miller of Everett, WA; Marilyn (Tony) Kochner of Spokane, WA; and Elaine (Dan) Sivey of Brier, WA. The family lived in the Seattle area, Vancouver WA, and Coeur D' Alene, ID, before settling in Moses Lake, WA. Kinney was a manager of a farm co-op and supported the growth of agriculture in the Basin. He was a Scout Master for many years and enjoyed hiking in the Cascades with his friends. He loved boating in the San Juans and on Moses Lake. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and over the years served as both Elder and Deacon. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and sharing Sunday brunches with the church family. Kinney once said: "We all tarnish as we age, but we can avoid some discoloration by seriously seeking to open ourselves to God's will and direction." In his 91 years, Kinney may have tarnished a bit, but never lost the twinkle in his eyes and outlook which is reflected in his three children, seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and a legacy of love and acceptance. Per his request, Kinney was interred at Riverside Cemetery in Spokane, where his wife Barbara, to whom he pledged his eternal love 66 years ago, rests on his right side - next to his good ear. A private service was held on January 12. Remembrances can be made to the Spokane Jazz Society or Riverview Care Center.

Published in Spokesman-Review on Mar. 22, 2015