Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Miller, Clarence Alvin April 4, 2005
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Lakewood News - Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Sunfield- Clarence Alvin Miller, of Sunfield, passed away Monday April 4, 
2005 at his Sunfield home at the age of 84.

Clarence was born October 16, 1920 in Van Wert, OH; son of Doyt and Hattie 
(Emerson) Miller.

He grew up in the Van Wert, OH and Laingsburg area and graduated from 
Laingsburg High School in 1939. He then attended Michigan Agricultural 
College where he studied agricultural sciences before entering the service.

In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a supply truck 
driver in northern Africa, Italy and France. He was honorably discharged in 
1945.

Clarence married the love of his life, Marion (Balduf) Miller in January 
1946. Together they had four children.

Clarence is remembered as being a hard worker and making sure his family had 
everything they needed. He also did many of his own home improvement 
projects, while teaching his children the same "hands on" techniques.

In addition to raising his family, he worked as a farmer in lake Odessa and 
Sunfield area for a number of years. He was also employed at Mapes Furniture 
Store in Sunfield where he installed floor coverings for 20 years. 

He also worked at the Lake Odessa Canning Factory. After his retirement, he 
then worked as a grounds keeper at the Centennial Acres Course in Sunfield 
for nearly 15 years. He continued to be active with Portland post of the VFW 
until recent years along with being active in church; most recently with the 
Lakewood United Methodist Church.

Clarence is survived by three children; Nona (Joe) Spackman of Allegan, 
Duane Miller of Mulliken and Kathleen Miller of Oklahoma City, OK. Also 
surviving are daughter-in-law Dee Dye of Wichita, KS and grandchildren, 
Yvonne (Jay) Worsham of Ft. Worth, TX, and  Russell (Danielle) Miller of 
Plano, TX and three adorable great grand children; Katie, Trey and Summer. 
He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Surviving are sisters 
Rose (Keith) Cantine of Eaton Rapids and Harriet Orr of Santa Barbara, CA. 
Surviving brothers are Richard (Donna) Miller of Eaton Rapids and Wayne 
(Vickie) Miller of Clearwater ,FL.

Clarence now joins those who have preceded him in death; his wife Marion 
(2004) for 58 years, his parents, his son, Maurice (1986), sister Evelyn 
Acheson (1995) and his sister Mary Snyder (2003)

In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lakewood United 
Methodist Church; c/o RFH, P.O. Box 36, Sunfield, MI 48890.

Funeral services were held Friday April 8, 2005 at the Lakewood United 
Methodist Church.

The Pallbearers will be Allen Cantine, Mark Hewitt, John Mcanus, Russell 
Miller, Mark Miller and Alan Harris.

The family is being served by the Independent family owned funeral home in 
Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home. Committal services and burial were at the 
Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa, following the services at the church.

For more information, www.Legacy.com.


Additional Comments:
Age: 84
Services: Friday, 8 April 2005
Lakeside Cemetery

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