GERALD LEE MILLER

BLOOMFIELD.  GERALD LEE MILLER, age 70 of Bloomfield slipped peacefully away to join his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 9, 2007 at Hospice House in Ottumwa, with his family by his side.

Gerald was born to Rex A. and Elsie Breckenridge Miller in Ottumwa, Iowa on January 20, 1937.  He married JoAnn (Joy) Gilfillan on September 7, 1963 in Lancaster, Missouri.  He was in the United States Navy, serving in Japan from 1955 to 1962.  Gerald farmed for a few years, then worked as a machinist until his retirement in 1998.

He attended the Bloomfield United Methodist Church.  He did volunteer work at the Davis County Hospital Long Term Care.  Many friends who knew him felt him to be an extremely outgoing and friendly person, always ready to help others.  He worked in his beautiful rose and flower gardens for his enjoyment and the enjoyment of others.

He is survived by his wife; a son  William (Becky) Miller of Centerville, Iowa and a daughter  Cynthia Miller of St. Joseph, Missouri;  a sister  Penny Miller and family of Cedar Rapids, Iowa;  a sister-in-law  Joan Miller and family of the Overland Park, Kansas area and three beloved grandchildren  Christian of North Sioux City, South Dakota and Mathew and Jillian of Eddyville, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Rex Duane Miller.