James Dean Miller — April 6, 1936 - February 27, 2025

    It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and brother, James D Miller, 88.
    Jim was born in Butte to James and Sarah (Reno) Miller. He lived in Garrison with his parents and five siblings and graduated from Powell County High School.
    He married Mary Lou Rainville, and they had three children. He retired from the Cominco mine after 45 years of service.
    Jim’s passion for camping, hunting and fishing had his family going somewhere almost every weekend. He loved horses and cattle, and the work that entailed in raising them. The love he had of the outdoors he instilled in his children and grandchildren. His compassion led him to the role of caretaker as his parents aged. Due to his love of sports, you could find Jim at many basketball games, tournaments, and track meets long after his children and grandchildren were no longer playing.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou, parents James and Sarah, brother Richard, sister Bonnie and granddaughter Carlie.
    He is survived by son Perry (Mindy) Miller, daughters Melanie (Kevin) Miller and Joyce (Bill) Schaff, seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and siblings Thomas, Barbara and Sallie.
    His love of life, family, friends and hard work will always be remembered by all who knew him.
Jim’s ashes will be spread in the upper Madison (Beaver Creek, Cabin Creek and Bear Creek), places he truly loved, and buried at Hillcrest Cemetery in Deer Lodge, with family members who truly loved him.
    A memorial service will be held at Christ Fellowship Church, 600 4th St., Deer Lodge, at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 8, with a reception to follow.