Jon Patrick Miller
December 14, 1957 – December 31, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jon Patrick Miller on December 31, 2024. Beloved brother to Marc (Beverly), Scott (Karen) and uncle to Megan Miller. Pat will also be dearly missed by his special friends Troy and Sue, Dennis and Karen, Mark and Luanne and so many others. Thank you all for being there for Pat.
Pat was predeceased by his parents Curtis and Bonnie (nee Carmichael) and nephew Michael Miller.
Pat spent his early years in Zillah and Quincy, WA before moving with his family to Prince Edward Island, Canada in 1967 when he was 10 years old. During those years Pat enjoyed spending time boating, camping, snowmobiling and anything outdoors. His black Labrador retriever, Gus, was always at his side.
In 1974, Pat moved with his parents back to Othello, WA where he completed his high school education.
Pat continued on with his education receiving degrees from South Seattle Community College and Western Washington State College along with further studies in UDT diving followed by courses to become a professional firefighter. Pat also was very active in the community volunteer fire department and after 20 years of distinguished service he reached the position of captain.
Pat loved travel and adventure, whether it was a motorcycle trip with Cujo, a hockey game with The Black Flies, time spent in Alaska with Marc or sailing on his boat Camera, that’s where Pat was the happiest.
Pat traveled to different areas of the world during his work career such as installing pivot irrigation systems in Libya during the time of Muammar Gadafi, UDT diving in the Gulf of Mexico and working at the British Petroleum refinery at Cherry Point.
Pat will be remembered for his loyal, kind and accepting nature. He lived by the motto, “If you don’t have something good to say, don’t say anything at all!” If he didn’t agree with you, he would let you know but wouldn’t hold it against you. He was a good friend to many and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.
Please join us in a celebration of Pat’s life to be held at the Deming Logging Show Museum, 3295 Cedarville Road, Bellingham, WA, on May 4, 2025 from 1–4 p.m. (Alcohol free venue).
Please RSVP and for those unable to attend or not comfortable with public speaking please feel free to send your short story or memory to
scottmillerpei@gmail.com.
