Jeryl 'Jake' Miller, 90

Jeryl “Jake” Miller, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, in Kalispell. Born on Nov. 9, 1934, to Ora and Beulah Miller in Kalispell, Jake lived a life full of hard work, adventure, and love.

Jake held a number of jobs over the course of his life, transporting Christmas trees from Montana to California, building forest service roads, delivering beer, and working in the oil fields in Alaska. Before retiring, he worked for McElroy & Wilken delivering cement throughout the Flathead. 

One of Jake’s greatest joys was spending time at Swan Lake with family and friends, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. His gift of tall tales provided us with many laughs over the years. He dabbled in woodworking, bowled in several bowling leagues, and loved to watch Mariners baseball and Gonzaga basketball. 

Jake will be remembered for the laughter, kindness, and warmth he brought to those around him. He leaves behind a legacy of love that will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Jake is survived by his children, Marcey (David) Seymour, Pam (Blair) Holmstrom, Eric Miller, Karen (Frank) Landis, and Fred Miller; stepchildren, Gil Ravan and Jan Tetzel; grandchildren, Rich (Trish) Vincent, Stacey Vincent, Colby (Sheila) Miller, Joliene (Chris Junge) Brechel, Melissa (Caleb) Simpson, and Jacob (Kelly) Miller; sister, Lela Rinke; as well as numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sadie Ravan; his parents, Ora and Beulah; brothers, Orville and Fred; sisters, Opal, Donna, Norma Jean, and Marilyn; and stepson, Jim Ravan. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home, with burial to follow at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery.