Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Miller, Ammon "Jiggs" Jr. May 29, 2021
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Grand Rapids Press - Sunday May 30, 2021

Excerpts from Grand Rapids Obituary

AMMON "JIGGS" Jr.
Died peacefully at home, in the care of his wife, Violet Miller & Grace Hospice 
on Saturday May 29, 2021-age 96.
Born October 6, 1924 to Ammon Miller Sr. and Barbara (Near) Miller.
Graduated from Odessa High School in class of 1942 & one year at Michigan State 
before joining the Marines in WW II.
After the War, he continued his education.
Married Violet Sidnam on October 23, 1948.
Jiggs farmed for 10 years before changing his major from forestry to teaching.
Taught in the Caledonia School System until retiring in 1978.
After retiring from teaching, he volunteered for the Rd cross, later volunteered 
for the Brethren Disaster Ministries, working as a disaster volunteer for over 
30 years. 
Survived by his wife, Violet of 72 years; his two sons, James (Anne)Miller, Kip 
Miller, and daughter Julie Ann(Dennis)Barker, six grandchildren and eleven 
great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sarah Anne Miller, and his adopted 
daughter Kristine Miller Warf.
Ammon was a registered body donor at the Univ. of Mich. Medical School & in 1968 
signed up with the Anatomical Donation Program. 
Koops funeral home in Lake Odessa has transported his body to the U.of M. 
His ashes will be interred at Clarksville cemetery.
A memorial service has been planned for Saturday, June 5, at 11 a.m at the Hope 
Church of the Brethren, 14275 92nd St, Freeport, Mich. 49325
Visitation with family will be held from 10 a.m. to time of service.
Memorial contribution can be given to Emergency Disaster Fund, Church of the 
Brethren, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, Illinois 60120.

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