Condolences from the Aloysius Miiller family. I was in Humboldt for a funeral on Thursday & learned of Pat's passing. He was well respected by former patients.

Jan,
Nancy and I send our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad, Patrick Miller. From our conversations over the past few years I know that you and he were close. May God bless the family at this time. RIP.
Brian and Nancy Marley-Clarke

I only met Dr. Miller once. Pat and Mary kindly paid visits to my mother Lois Laycraft  who was in declining health at her remote home near Paddockwood,Sask.
Mom had told me that Pat was a very accomplished physician so I was at first a little intimidated in his presence.The conversation was awkward and sparse until I mentioned that I was from Calgary. "You're not a Stampeders fan are you ?", he asked with mock disdain. "I am", I said. The ice was broken ! A lengthy and spirited thrust-and-parry ensued as to the merits and demerits of our respective gridiron sides.
I silently admired the way he had diagnosed my nervousness and given me a pathway to be his equal.
Our sincere condolences go out to Mary and the entire extended family.

I was deeply grieved to hear of Dr. Miller's passing.  Dr. Miller was an integral and instrumental part of our family for decades...ever since I was a young boy. In fact, we owe Dr. Miller a great deal of gratitude for saving my Dad's life back when he was diagnosed with cancer in the 1980s. For his efforts and expertise, we had Dad for another 20 years! His compassion and care was boundless.  To all the family: Mary, Pat, Kass, Joanne, Karen, and my adopted brother, John,  May the Lord strengthen you; may his Spirit  be with you; may his Peace ever dwell in you. As the house grows quieter, and the sense of loss deepens, may you find, in the "silence," a new way of "presence." In that silence you can touch infinity, and in the Spirit all are present. Your beloved is now Spirit. Nothing is lost except what touch can feel. He is closer than you feel. Happier than your imagination can grasp. At peace with himself and all things hoping that you too find peace...knowing that all is well.

For myself and my siblings, Dr. Miller was our family doctor.  He was also dear to us because Mom and Dad considered Pat and Mary Miller their dearest friends!  We will forever remember his wonderful sense of humour, the stories of the fishing trips and the miraculous birth of our own children by his hands.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary, and your wonderful family!  He was a gift to us all!

We were privileged to not only be able to work with Dr. Miller but to have him as our family Doctor.
 We always remember those who touch our lives in a special way. 
 Our Sincere Sympathy
 Dorothy & Garry Karst

Our sincere condolences Mary & family - he was a special Dr. & friend to many people who knew him. He will be fondly remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor and compassion.  Treasure the special memories - in this way he will remain close to you within your heart!!

My condolences to your family.  I worked with your dad in Humboldt hospital for 25 years.  I have since moved to Australia. He was a good guy, loved his humor! Always there when needed.  He will be sadly missed, but know he is in a better place.

My condolences to the family. I worked many years with him. I also shared this on Facebook as many people I know also knew or worked with him and might not be aware otherwise

My condolences to Mrs.Miller and families on Dr. Miller's passing. May he rest in peace.

I can't begin to count the many fun memories I have of countless hours in the Miller household.  Many sleep overs and water fights haha. Dr. and Mrs. Miller always let kids be kids and it was great! The whole family are in my thoughts and although we don't see each other any more you are all still in my heart.
love to all, Cheryl Vickaryous (Eastman)

My condolences to you, Mary and your families.You and Pat were very special people to Ed and Myself.God Bless all of you.Love and Best Wishes, Lois Weninger and Family.

It was with regret that we learned of Dr. Miller's passing! He was in charge of the medical well being of three generations of my family!
I was fortunate to have Dr. Miller as the chairman of the board of HCI ! His concern for a solid education was often demonstrated by the funding he was able to arrange for the school.
It was also a pleasure to have worked with his children. They were a great "lot"!
RIP Dr. Miller---you were one of the good ones,
Tony & Irene Dutchak

Dear Karen and Darcy

Sending sincere condolences on the loss of your father, Karen.  Summer is flying by and we did not hear of his death.  May his soul rest in peace and comfort and healing come to you and your family.

In Deep Sympathy  
Fred and Rose Stevens

My sincere sympathy on the loss of your father, husband, grandfather. What a wonderful and fulfilling life he led.

Shirley and I send sincere condolences to the family: Mary, Patrick and Colette, Kathryn and Eric, Joanne, Karen and Darcy, and John.

Dr. Miller was chairman of the board when I signed on with HCI. He was also on staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital where my wife, Shirley worked as a nurse.

Both Shirley and I have very pleasant memories, as do others, of your husband, father and father-in-law. May these memories, yours and ours, give you comfort and may our prayers ease the pain of your loss.

Robert Bandurka and Shirley Campbell

Our condolences to all of you: Mary, Patrick, Kathryn, Joanne, Karen and John. 
My fondest memories of Pat were when he and my dad, Tony Saretsky, played tennis. The two would be sweating it out in sweltering heat that would have melted lesser men. While I think they were somewhat evenly matched, it was always Pat's wicked serve that won the day.
I remember one occasion when our family was over for a swim, and Pat challenged me to a race. He won (I think it took him only a couple of strokes to cross the pool!), but I appreciated his acknowledgement of a shy kid. What my mother didn't appreciate, however, was his threatening to throw her into the pool, to the delight of all of us. 
Dad as HCI principal, and Pat on the school board, spent years together as colleagues, and Dad came to rely on Pat as a wise and loyal ally when it came to every aspect of school governance. They became good friends.
Not only were they good friends, but Pat, because of his excellence as a physician and his keen diagnostic skills, saved Dad's life in 1988 when Dad developed cancer. Pat was beloved as a doctor by all in this area.
Our thoughts are with you as you celebrate the life of your dear dad. I will always remember with fondness his larger-than-life presence, his particular tone of voice, his wonderful sense of humour and his great compassion. 
It is difficult to lose a parent and grandparent. Your lives are richer and your gratefulness will only grow, for his presence your lives.
Mary, I am thinking of you especially. Your wise and compassionate friendship was a gift to Carmel, my mother. Thank you and bless you.
Our best wishes to all of you.

My sincere condolences to Mrs.Miller, Patrick, Kathryn, Joanne, Karen, John and families. I was fortunate to have worked with Dr. Miller for a few years at the beginning of my career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.  He was a great teacher, and was loved and respected by the staff and his patients. The loss of a father/husband is difficult no matter their age. May all your memories give you comfort today and through the difficult times.

While we didn't spend a lot of time with Pat, he was always special to us.  Interesting, a great sense of humor, loving and fun.  We are sad that he is gone and feel the Miller family's pain. You are in our thoughts.

Paul and Jane

i remember your wedding day....barely ,,  always loved pat....great uncle,,mary ...you are special,,,i am remembering the good times....thinking of you and your wonderful family.....jim and pat

My heartfelt sympathy for all of the Miller family at this time of loss. I cherish the memories of fun times with Pat and Mary and all their family during summer visits to Humboldt and McPhee Lake. Pat will surely be missed. Blessings for all the family!

We first met Pat and Mary about 15 years ago at McFee Lake. Ron has done some wood turning and Pat got him back at it and  became friends.  Mary and Sherill went for walks together.  We miss our visits at McFee.  Our condolences to the family.  Pat was a wonderful person.
Ron and Sherill

OBITUARY

Patrick Joseph Miller

18 April, 1930 – 23 August, 2017

South Calgary Funeral Centre and Crematorium

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