Obituary of Thomas Albert Miller

Thomas A. Miller, 86, passed away at home on October 19, 2014. Tom was born September 16, 1928 in Pomona, Kansas to Thomas and Doris Miller. He joined the Air Force at the age of 19. Thomas spent 22 years serving his country, until retiring in 1974. In 1949, he married the love of his life, Jean Brenner. From this marriage, two children were born. The family enjoyed the many places the military took them, especially Europe in 1961. Tom had such a love for life and people. He never met a stranger and touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. He enjoyed selling his wares at the Havasu Swap meet for 28 years. Tom enjoyed going to Bucky's and adding items to his booth. Tom also enjoyed doing the Coin Club and Havasu Classic Car Club. Anyone that knew Tom knows how much he cherished his old cars, especially the old 56 Dodge. Tom also enjoyed his weekly excursions on the "Dream Catcher" across the water. He and "Dollie" enjoyed their later years of traveling together to spend time with each other's families and special friends. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Jean of 50 years, a sister, "Dee" McFadden, mother, father, stepfather, a grandson, two great-granddaughters, and special son-in-law, Tom Corum. Tom is survived by son, Steve, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; daughter, Sandy Corum, of Idaho City, Idaho, three grandchildren, Mike Miller, of Phoenix, Arizona, Crystal Corum, of Idaho City, Idaho; Brian Corum, of Mountain Home, Idaho; two step-grandchildren, Jerry, of Phoenix, Arizona, Amy of Olathe, Kansas, eight great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, his special companion, "Dollie", of 14 years, and too many special friends to mention. The family wishes to thank everyone for their love and support during Tom's illness. A special thanks to the wonderful staff of Beacon of Hope Hospice, of Lake Havasu City. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home Chapel (21 Riviera Blvd, Lake Havasu City, Arizona.) A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Service will be held at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00pm, followed by a burial including full military honors at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens on Friday, October 24. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Tom's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.