Obituary for Everts Royce Miller
Everts Royce Miller, age 65, of Anthon, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019, at his residence of Anthon, Iowa.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the United Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa. Pastor Jena Finch-Manchester will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery of Anthon, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the United Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa. The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
Everts Royce Miller, the son of Everts J. and Esther E. (Sands) Miller, was born on August 14, 1954, in Schaller, Iowa. He grew up on the farm north of Anthon, Iowa and graduated from Anthon-Oto High School with the Class of 1972.
On June 2, 1972, Royce married the love of his life Fay Marie Brown in Elk Point, South Dakota. To this union four children were born: Everts John, James, Chad and Dawn. The family made their home in Anthon.
Royce was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa. He loved to travel, hunt, fish and garden in his free time. He worked for the local school as a janitor and school bus driver for 25 years. Royce dedicated most of his life to farming and worked for numerous local farmers and later drove truck. He treasured his time spent with family especially with his grandchildren: Jade, Trevor, Audrey, Carsten and Kaylee. Royce was a devoted husband, grandpa and friend. He will be truly missed by the life’s he touch here on earth.
Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years Fay Miller of Anthon, IA; children Everts John Miller (Traci Wink) of Anthon, IA, Chad (Christina) Miller of Sioux City, IA and Dawn (Darrell) Hadley of Anthon, IA; grandchildren: Jade, Trevor, Audrey, Carsten and Kaylee; mother-in-law Eva Myers of Sioux City, IA; aunt Ella Derochie of Sioux City, IA; sisters-in-law Sharon Brown of Elk Point, SD, Cathy (Brad) Hamlin of Torrington, WY, and Joyce (Keith) Sevening of Cushing, IA; numerous cousins, extended family, friends and four legged companion mini Pomeranian Luna
He was preceded in death by his parents Everts J. and Esther E. Miller; twin son James Merwin Miller; father-in-law Merwin Brown; and brother-in-law Alan Brown.
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A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the United Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa. Pastor Jena Finch-Manchester will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery of Anthon, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the United Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa. The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
Everts Royce Miller, the son of Everts J. and Esther E. (Sands) Miller, was born on August 14, 1954, in Schaller, Iowa. He grew up on the farm north of Anthon, Iowa and graduated from Anthon-Oto High School with the Class of 1972.
On June 2, 1972, Royce married the love of his life Fay Marie Brown in Elk Point, South Dakota. To this union four children were born: Everts John, James, Chad and Dawn. The family made their home in Anthon.
Royce was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa. He loved to travel, hunt, fish and garden in his free time. He worked for the local school as a janitor and school bus driver for 25 years. Royce dedicated most of his life to farming and worked for numerous local farmers and later drove truck. He treasured his time spent with family especially with his grandchildren: Jade, Trevor, Audrey, Carsten and Kaylee. Royce was a devoted husband, grandpa and friend. He will be truly missed by the life’s he touch here on earth.
Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years Fay Miller of Anthon, IA; children Everts John Miller (Traci Wink) of Anthon, IA, Chad (Christina) Miller of Sioux City, IA and Dawn (Darrell) Hadley of Anthon, IA; grandchildren: Jade, Trevor, Audrey, Carsten and Kaylee; mother-in-law Eva Myers of Sioux City, IA; aunt Ella Derochie of Sioux City, IA; sisters-in-law Sharon Brown of Elk Point, SD, Cathy (Brad) Hamlin of Torrington, WY, and Joyce (Keith) Sevening of Cushing, IA; numerous cousins, extended family, friends and four legged companion mini Pomeranian Luna
He was preceded in death by his parents Everts J. and Esther E. Miller; twin son James Merwin Miller; father-in-law Merwin Brown; and brother-in-law Alan Brown.
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
25
Sep
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Anthon Methodist Church
401 E Bridge Street
Anthon, IA 51004
Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Thursday
26
Sep
10:30 AM
Anthon Methodist Church
401 E Bridge Street
Anthon, IA 51004
Cemetery Details
Location
Oak Hill Cemetery
Anthon, IA 51004
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