Farl Edwin Miller

Farl Edwin Miller, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the University of Utah Medical Center from heart failure. He was 67 years old. Farl was born to Joel and Zona Mary Miller on August 6, 1942 in Shelley, Idaho. He was the youngest of five children and had one sister and three brothers. Farl was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings throughout his life. He married Judith Ann Christensen in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple on Aug. 13, 1965. Farl and Judy lived most of their married lives in Logan, Utah where their 8 children were born. Judy passed away in January 1979. Farl was married later that year to Janet Ann Johnson in the Logan temple and her son Jared joined Farl's family, bringing the total to 9 children. Farl and his wives invited other children to live in their home. They had several foreign exchange students and foster children. The Millers continued to live in Logan and spent many fun summer weekends camping in Logan Canyon. Farl worked most of his life as the owner of Bonded Insulation Inc. in Logan and also enjoyed supervising the building of custom homes with Serrano Homes Construction. Farl loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and sharing it with others. Upon retiring, Farl and Jan served missions for the LDS church in Charleston, West Virginia and Independence, Missouri. Farl was a kind and gentle man. He dedicated his life to his children and serving others. Throughout his life there were not very many ball games, concerts, wrestling matches etc. that he did not attend. He was blessed with 27 grandchildren. Jan passed away in 2007 from cancer and Farl married Willa Dene Burgess in 2009. Willa was an angel and a great blessing as she cared for him during the final months of his life. Farl was preceded in death by Judy and Jan; his brothers Dee and Vance Miller; and his parents. He is survived by his nine children Richard Sarah Miller; Lisa Lloyd Peterson; Bryan Jan Miller; Jared Melissa Miller; Tina Buckner; Jennifer Gerardo Rocha; Anthony JoDee Miller; Jason Lyssa Miller; and John Kellie Miller; 27 grandchildren; sister Cloene Dennis Warren; and brother Veldon Linda Miller; He is also survived by his Sunshine, Willa; and his beloved dog, Ginger. Farl's funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 12 noon in the Logan 3rd Ward building, 250 North 400 West, Logan. There will be a viewing Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 6 – 8 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North and March 24, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com