Lyle Duane Miller

Lyle Miller (of Woodland) was born October 4,1947 to G. Forest and Betty (Fisk) Miller in Hale, Michigan. He was the sixth of 11 siblings. On June 4, 2013, at age 65, Lyle was welcomed into the loving arms of the Divine, from Saint Mary's Lacks Cancer Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Lyle attended country schools in the Hastings area and Hastings High School, and finished his education while in the Army. Lyle enlisted in the U.S. Army in November, 1964 to serve in missile radar defense and expert rifle, with an honorable discharge in July, 1971. He was trained at Ft. Gordon, GA and stationed at Ft. Polk, LA, Ft. Bliss, TX, Alaska, and Korea. He then went to driving school to become a professional driver and was employed with Bradford White Corp. from 1978 until he retired in 2005.

Lyle was a fun-loving family man who dedicated many years of service to his country, to his church at Woodgrove Christian Parish, and volunteered with the youth community in Hastings. His beautiful spirit was readily evident to anyone who met him, especially his caregivers; he also had a special place in his heart for those less fortunate. He was a faithful steward of all God's creatures, loved camping out and bonfires with the family at their woodsy acreage, surrounded by nature. Lyle's unwavering Courage, Faith, and Determination throughout his year-long battle with cancer forever left a mark on those who witnessed it, as a dynamic testimony of how he drew strength from his Lord.

Lyle is survived by his loving wife Laura (DeGroote), daughters Tracey and Suzanne (Iyar) Mead, his siblings: Wilna (Robert) Bertrand, Jean (Robert) Shoemaker, Marilynn (Bruce) Wright, Vern (Kris) Miller, Arlene (James) Maloney, Elaine (Patrick) Eckman, Alton (Rhoda) Miller, Alvin Miller, and June (Terrance) Miles. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Richard and Loren.

Lyle's memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 11 at Hope United Methodist Church 2920 S.M37 Hwy. Hastings, Mi.  with Pastor Randall Bertrand officiating.

(Visitation will be at 10 AM, memorial service at 11 AM and luncheon from 12-2 PM, and then a graveside service with military honors by the American Legion Post 45 Hastings will be at Freeport cemetery promptly at 2:30.)

Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter, the Hastings Skate Park through Barry Community Foundation, or the Michigan Audubon Society.