James Van Miller

Cache Valley lost a very unique and special man on Friday, Dec 2, 2016. One cannot convey here all the love, wisdom, energy and compassion displayed by this man over the course of his 59 years. He was born on April 6, 1957. He was the first born son of James Paul and Mary Joyce Darley Miller. He lived his entire life in Hyrum where he received his schooling and graduated in 1975. In 1978 he married his best friend and love of his life Wende Bassett. This was one of the happiest days of his life. Other joyous days were the birth of their three children. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. His religion was very private and important part of his life. Van loved the outdoors. He found great satisfaction as a master craftsman in construction and roofing. He was never a fan of a suit and tie. He was most comfortable in his seven layers of clothing. He loved to trap and fish. In his youth he won many first place trophies motor cross racing. He will be especially missed when hunting season rolls around again. He loved to hunt both deer and pheasant with his children and grandchildren. We will miss his sometimes quiet demeanor, sly sense of humor, teasing way, and the help and guidance he offered to people in need. The light has gone out in Van’s back yard. There will be one less campfire in Hyrum. He found great comfort in his nightly ritual of a back yard campfire. He was a firm believer that the most meaningful and truthful conversations result around a fire. He enjoyed sharing it with one and all. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Joyce, one brother Marty his grandparents, and his BELOVED ETERNAL WIFE Wende. He is survived by his children Joshua Van (Blaire), Heidi Joyce (Shaun) Carson N. (Keirshia) and the joy of his life his grandchildren, Dawson, Wende, Hudson, Navy, Lincoln, and Stetson, his father James Paul (Suzann) Miller, sisters, Michelle Summers, Jill Lowe, Jann Leishman, brothers Jamie and Jeff Miller. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday Dec 7, 2016 at the Hyrum 3rd Ward LDS Chapel 95 North 675 West Hyrum. Friends and family may come from 6 – 8 pm on Tuesday evening Dec. 6, 2016 at the same location and on Wed. morning from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Burial will take place in the Hyrum City Cemetery. “Keep the fire burning dad, until we meet again”. We love you. Funeral Service under the Direction of Cache Valley Mortuary 3207 N. Main North Logan 435-787-8514. Share a memory of James Van at www.cvmortuary