Calvin D. Miller

| November 27, 2018

Calvin David “Cal” Miller of Clarion passed peacefully into the waiting arms of his Savior from his home on November 26, 2018.

He was 101 years of age.

Cal was born on May 8, 1917, in Clarion, the son of the late David Henry and Bessie Belle (Reed) Miller. On October 23, 1939, he married the former Mildred Lucille Finefrock who preceded him in death in 2004. He then married Jane (Godlove) Beckwith and she survives.

In addition to his wife, Cal is survived by his son, Ronald D. Miller of Bellingham, WA; his two grandchildren, Suzanne M. Miller and Jason B. Miller; five great-grandchildren; and his step-son, Scott E. Burns, of Asheville, NC.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Cal was preceded in death by his son, Donald C. Miller. He was the last surviving member of his family; his brothers and sisters preceding him in death are James Miller, Iva Hays, Victor Miller, Sidney Miller, Roy Miller, Richard D. Miller, Nora Bell Buzard, John Miller, and Katherine Styers.

Cal was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, bowling, tending to the flowers in his garden and doing yard work, and taking care of his home. He also enjoyed the company of friends and family over a good game of 500 rummy.

Cal retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Container in Clarion as a shift foreman in the forming department after more than 30 years. He worked at Clarion Hospital part-time in the maintenance department as well.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion, the Clarion Volunteer Fire Company, and the Clarion Masonic Lodge #422.

Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street in Clarion where visitation will be held on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Masonic rites will be accorded at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kevin R. Haley, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery.

Friends and family may send online condolences and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net.


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