Joyce just led me through a bit of a service in memory of Grandpa. We sang Jesus, Tender Shepherd, Hear Me, which was a favorite of his.
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Mom & Grandpa outside his favorite restaurant
This was his favorite place to eat out, but he loved eating at his home, which he lovingly referred to as his retirement resort.
Grandpa's apartment
Grandpa, being the historian that he was, turned his apartment into a virtual museum, complete with models of the Hindenberg, The Spirit of St. Louis, etc.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
History lessons learned
Dr. Miller was my United States history teacher at Southern Oregon College during the l959-60 school year. Every since learning his body and spirit parted company, I have from time to time been thinking about his lasting influence on me.
I never learned his personal views. He never exposed himself as being a Democrat, Republican, conservative, liberal, socialist, communist ... I learned history as viewed by historians Beard, Johnson and Turner.
I recall that after his lecture on the cause of the Civil War, I was convinced that economics caused the war. The very next lecture, Dr. Miller gave an equally convincing argument that the war was caused by politics. His third lecture gave the westward movement equal status as to the cause of the Civil War.
Dr. Miller did find some government actions to be overreaching. However, he was equally critical of other governments. He did not blame America for all the world's problems.
Today, in contrast to Dr. Miller, there are many arrogant college instructors who expound history through their own bias. The students are not equipped to argue with the self-centered instructor. They have not read Charles A. Beard's The Rise of American Civilization.
— Bill Hartley,
Medford, Oregon
I never learned his personal views. He never exposed himself as being a Democrat, Republican, conservative, liberal, socialist, communist ... I learned history as viewed by historians Beard, Johnson and Turner.
I recall that after his lecture on the cause of the Civil War, I was convinced that economics caused the war. The very next lecture, Dr. Miller gave an equally convincing argument that the war was caused by politics. His third lecture gave the westward movement equal status as to the cause of the Civil War.
Dr. Miller did find some government actions to be overreaching. However, he was equally critical of other governments. He did not blame America for all the world's problems.
Today, in contrast to Dr. Miller, there are many arrogant college instructors who expound history through their own bias. The students are not equipped to argue with the self-centered instructor. They have not read Charles A. Beard's The Rise of American Civilization.
— Bill Hartley,
Medford, Oregon
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
From Jen Hodder
I had lost all four of my grandparents by the time I had first met Grandpa Miller. I felt I loved him instantly. Dave and I went and stayed with him for a number of days, and he took amazing care of us.
He cooked us breakfast every morning, and helped us to map out our days in Oregon.
We had since visited him a number of times, and I grew to love him more with each visit. I felt he fast became a grandparent to me.
I was so saddened to hear of his passing, and miss him. I am so sad that I will never see him again here in the physical world.
We love you so much Grandpa!
With love,
Jen Hodder
He cooked us breakfast every morning, and helped us to map out our days in Oregon.
We had since visited him a number of times, and I grew to love him more with each visit. I felt he fast became a grandparent to me.
I was so saddened to hear of his passing, and miss him. I am so sad that I will never see him again here in the physical world.
We love you so much Grandpa!
With love,
Jen Hodder
Friday, November 12, 2010
Missing Grandpa
I find myself going from celebrating Grandpa's well-lived life to mourning the loss of one of my greatest sources of inspiration.
Here were some responses from Facebook...
To see if more have posted, go to http://www.facebook.com/RichSwingle/posts/160304197338271
Thursday, November 11, 2010
The Obituary as printed in the Mail Tribune
Here's the link to the obituary as printed: Clifford R. Miller.
The typos were fixed in the version posted here: Obituary for Clifford R. Miller.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Cliff's Life Verse
In the years since my Dad died, Joe Miller, Cliff's older brother, I had occasional correspondance with Cliff. Sometimes cards, and short letters. Also, notes on his life. On several occasions with great emphasis, the would proclaim his Life Verse, Prov 3:5-6:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." It was important to him, and me.
Best wishes to you.
-Craig Miller
Saturday, November 6, 2010
from Rich's church
From Westchester Chapel Church of the Nazarene
My condolences. Yes your father is with our Father now!
Jerome
Dear Joyce and Rich,
So sorry to hear the news but comforted that Grandpa is now with the Lord. Praying for the comfort of the Holy Spirit in your mourning.
In Jesus' name.
Tamara
My condolences. Yes your father is with our Father now!
Jerome
Dear Joyce and Rich,
So sorry to hear the news but comforted that Grandpa is now with the Lord. Praying for the comfort of the Holy Spirit in your mourning.
In Jesus' name.
Tamara
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Actual Obituary sent to local paper
Mom reworked the obituary before sending it to the newspaper. The obituary she sent is now posted: http://cliffmillerphd.blogspot.com/2010/10/obituary-for-clifford-r-miller.html
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
At my last meal with Grandpa
This was only 12 days before he died. He really enjoyed hosting us all.
Monday, November 1, 2010
From members of our worship team
Dear Rich & Joyce,
We were so sorry to learn about your Grandfather's passing. May the Lord watch over you and your family as you grieve his loss &
celebrate his life. It is good to know that he is with the Lord and that he is enjoying the joy & peace that surpasses all our understanding!
In God's infinite Grace...
Bill & Liz
Worship Team Members
Westchester Chapel Church of the Nazarene
http://WestchesterChapel.org
We were so sorry to learn about your Grandfather's passing. May the Lord watch over you and your family as you grieve his loss &
celebrate his life. It is good to know that he is with the Lord and that he is enjoying the joy & peace that surpasses all our understanding!
In God's infinite Grace...
Bill & Liz
Worship Team Members
Westchester Chapel Church of the Nazarene
http://WestchesterChapel.org
From our church's prayer update
* Please pray for the Swingles as they mourn the passing of Rich's grandpa.
Pray for the Lord's peace and joy to be their strength as they contemplate his residence with the Lord Jesus now.
Pray for the Lord's peace and joy to be their strength as they contemplate his residence with the Lord Jesus now.
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Heaven is richer
Heaven is richer today, but what a wonderful man he was.
I remember him as a tall and very handsome man, my Uncle Cliff; and as a little girl, I use to get to stay with him, Aunt Hilda and the girls in the basement apartment of the Twin City Bible Church in Urbana, IL. when they were home from Africa on furlough. He was lots of fun, and the only one finally able to get me to stop sucking my thumb! :)
My sympathy to your family in your earthly loss.
Lydia Hooberry
I remember him as a tall and very handsome man, my Uncle Cliff; and as a little girl, I use to get to stay with him, Aunt Hilda and the girls in the basement apartment of the Twin City Bible Church in Urbana, IL. when they were home from Africa on furlough. He was lots of fun, and the only one finally able to get me to stop sucking my thumb! :)
My sympathy to your family in your earthly loss.
Lydia Hooberry
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Clifford Miller, Christmas 2008
Condolences and Prayers from Facebook
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Deanna Chiong my condolences to your family...He must be an inspiration to you! take care!13 hours ago ·
Elizabeth McDermott Rich I am sorry for your loss, but he is with the Lord and I am celebrateing along with you. May you be blessed witth the memories and the moments of your life together.October 31 at 1:33pm · · 1 person ·
David M Sanborn Sounds like a joyful homecoming. Praying for you... Ricky! ;)
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