Gerald Eugene 'Jerry' Miller, 83

Gerald Eugene "Jerry" Miller, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in Kalispell.

Jerry was born April 20, 1928, in Troy to Delbert and Iris (Whitmer) Miller, and he was raised in Thompson Falls.

He married Joyce Popham in 1947, in Polson.

Joyce preceded him in death.

Jerry is survived by his children, Jay G. and wife Nancy Miller, and Joe E. and wife Kathy Miller; 12 grandchildren, Jeff, Jennifer, Michael, Angelia, Cindy, Liz, Jeremy, Hope, Aaron, Jess, Bobbi Jo and Ashley; and 34 great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Jerry will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home; and from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, May 2. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Thompson Falls City Cemetery in Thompson Falls.

Friends are encouraged to visit the website, www.buffalohillfh.com, to leave notes of condolence for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.