Thomas Garrett Miller

1948 – 2015

Tom Miller, 67, of Olympia, died tragically in a fishing boat accident off the coast of Westport, WA on September 10, 2015. He was born in Seattle on May 24, 1948 to Thomas and Alice Miller.

He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas H. Miller, mother Alice A Miller, and sister Judy A. Stallings.

Surviving Tom are his son, Garrett Miller (Sierra) of Olympia, daughter Laura Miller, also of Olympia, sister Merrely Bantell (Marvin) of Renton, nephew William (Bill) Bantell and Williams children, Tiffany Perez (Nathaniel) and Zackery Bantell, niece Amy Ansel (Duane) and their children Elle, Coco, and Cash Ansel.

Tom was a 1966 graduate of Renton High School. He was an avid fisherman, fishing numerous lakes in WA. He especially loved salmon fishing, going out of Westport WA whenever the weather permitted. He was generous with his catch, usually giving most of his fish to his friends.

Tom will be missed by family and friends. A private ceremony is being planned for the family.