Gary Lee Miller, 77

Gary Lee Miller passed away at age 77 on Dec. 31, 2015, at his home in Yucaipa Calif.

Gary was born on Dec. 10, 1938, to Ruth and Clarence Miller in Van Nuys, Calif.

Gary married Patricia Linn in 1959 in Reno, Nev., who was by his side through his courageous battle to the end.

As a successful Realtor, business owner, developer, and his love for his career led him to be a past president of the Yucaipa Board of Realtors and district vice president. He was a Past Master of the Yucaipa Masonic Lodge, a member of Al Malaikah Shrine, and a Past Patron of the Yucaipa Order of Eastern Star. Gary was also founding president of Yucaipa High 12. Gary was proud to be a past president of the Yucaipa Lions and belonged to the Yucaipa Elks Lodge.

Gary had a passion for golf. He was happiest when on the course whether it was at their summer home in Hayden Lake, Idaho, Yucaipa or on a road trip with his wife, Pat, traveling in their motor home.

Gary’s great sense of humor and loyalty acquired him a vast array of friends across several states. If there were two birds sitting on a line Gary would bet his pals as to which one would fly off first. He was an excellent putter, and will own the greens in heaven. He will be missed by so many.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Pat Miller; brother Bruce Miller of Prescott, Ariz; his two sons, Dennis and Randy Miller, and daughter-in-law Leann Miller; daughter Sandy Johnson and stepdaughter Lisa Meredith; five grandchildren and a great-grandfather to four great-grandchildren.

Services to be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Weavers-Hughes Mortuary in Yucaipa with internment following at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Calimesa, Calif. Weavers-Hughes Mortuary is located at 33629 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA, 92399. Desert Lawn Memorial Park is located at 11251 Desert Lawn Drive, Calimesa, CA, 92320.

A memorial will be held in the spring in Hayden Lake, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Shriners Children’s Hospital or Hospice.