Donald Ray Miller
Marriages
Doris Smith; Sherma Miller
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel page 5C - August 29, 2021
Don passed away
following two emergency
abdominal surgeries, while
surrounded by his loving
wife, Sherma, and other
family members. Don
lived a full life of 85 years.
Donald Ray Miller was born to Gladys and Ray Miller
in Wichita, Kansas, September 26, 1935. He enjoyed a
typical mid-western childhood and attended elementary
school in Wichita. He then attended and graduated from
Kansas State University. His first marriage was to Doris
Smith and they had two children, David and Lori, and
were further blessed with grandchildren, Colton and
Cameron.
Following college graduation, Don commenced his
long and successful career with the Farmers Home
Administration, first in Kansas and then in and
serving western Colorado. In 1991, the Farmers Home
Administration recognized his many accomplishments
by designating him Colorado Employee of the Year.
Don retired from the Farmers Home Administration in
1996.
In 1984, Don met Sherma while she was working
in the District Attorney’s office. They married on
September 11, 1985, and Don inherited a second family
of six children, Sheryl, Jeff, Michael, Marlene, Tim and
Lea, and six grandchildren, Thad, two Jennifers, Nicha,
Jacob and Austin. Don was a good supportive dad and
grandad to all of them, which was much appreciated.
Don devoted considerable time and energy to the
various causes of the Western Colorado Shriners Club.
He twice received recognition for such: in 1989, he was
honored with the deep appreciation award as a director,
and was later chosen The Noble Shriner of the Year
2000. Other enthusiastic pursuits included golfing,
motorcycling, dirt biking, scootering, and family trips
on his fifth wheeler.
A memorial service for Don will be at CallahanEdfast, Saturday, at 2:00 p.m., September 4, 2021.
Contributions may be made in Don’s honor to the
Western Colorado Shriners Club or HopeWest Hospice.
