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James K. Miller

Male 1930 - 2017  (87 years)


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  • Name James K. Miller 
    Born 8 Sep 1930  LaGrange County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 232475C3AC755A489AE8EA8B7FB821A83925 
    Died 21 Oct 2017  Goshen Health Hospital, Goshen, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • KPCNews, October 22, 2017
      James Miller (Picture included)

      SHIPSHEWANA ? James K. Miller, 87, of Shipshewana, died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Goshen Health Hospital.
      He was born on September 8, 1930, in LaGrange County to the late Orva J. and Sarah Ellen (Troyer) Miller.
      He was a life time farmer and lived his whole life on the family farm in LaGrange County. He was a 1950 graduate of Shipshewana High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
      Jim was a member of the Scott United Methodist Church and attended Shore Church. He was a long-time board member of Miller Cemetery Association (7-mile curve), and an avid bowler. He enjoyed playing games and spending time with his family and friends.
      He married Charlotte J. Bassett on April 12, 1958, in Scott. She preceded him in death on October 6, 1998.
      Jim re-married on February 19, 2000, to Shirley (Yoder) Hochstetler in Scott. Shirley survives in Shipshewana.
      Also surviving are three daughters; Beth (Craig) Helman of Topeka, Jean (Robert) Dickens of Whitesville, KY, Joy (Curt) Crago of Markle, a son, Neil (Jasmina) Miller of Wolcottville, two step-daughters; Cheryl (Ken) Marks of Middlebury, Carla (Kent) Mishler of Howe, three step-sons; Brent (Angie) Hochstetler of Orland, Brian (Brenda) Hochstetler of Anderson, and Brad (Julie) Hochstetler of Middlebury, eleven grandchildren, twelve step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren, one sister, Marilyn Frain and a brother, Alfred (Rosie) Miller all of Shipshewana.
      A sister, Romaine Hostetler, four brothers; Richard Miller, Samuel Miller, Paul Miller and Larry Miller all proceeded Jim in death.
      Funeral Services will be held at Shore Church on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10 a.m. The Rev. Carl Horner will officiate.
      Burial will take place in Miller Cemetery (7 Mile Curve), Shipshewana.
      A visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at the Shore Church.
      Memorials may be donated in Jim's memory to the Miller Cemetery Association.
      Online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.frurimayfuneralhome.com.
      Arrangements by Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange.
    Person ID I316  25B George W. Bassett of LaGrange County, Indiana
    Last Modified 28 Oct 2017 

    Father Orva J. Miller 
    Mother Sarah Ellen Troyer 
    Family ID F173  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Charlotte J. Bassett,   b. 28 Sep 1935,   d. 6 Oct 1998  (Age 63 years) 
    Children 
     1. Beth Miller
     2. Jean Miller
     3. Joy Miller
     4. Neil Miller
    Family ID F107  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart