Charles Edward Miller

Dr. Charles Edward Miller entered peacefully into rest with his loving wife Carolyn by his side on Friday June 24, 2011. Charles was born in Portland, OR on August 11, 1926. He was the youngest of three children. Charles was raised in Portland, OR and when he turned 17 he enlisted into the Army Air Core along with his two sisters who served in different branches of the military. Upon discharge he started his education at the University of Oregon where he obtained his Bachelors & Masters Degrees. Charles did doctoral studies at Columbia University and he went on to get his doctorate from University of Utah. He was also a visiting American Scholar at the University of London. Charles moved his family to Cheney, WA in 1969 and applied at Eastern Washington University for Professor of Education. He was hired and taught for 33 years at Eastern. Charles loved teaching; it was his passion next to his family and traveling. He found and spear headed the moving of the “One Room School House” to the Eastern Campus. Charles served on many committees, community groups, unions & legislatures. Charles will be remembered for many traits and passions but he will always live on through his students. While studying at Pacific Business College he met his wife Celia Keeling. They were married for 38 years and they had fours sons together. They divorced in 1990 and he met his lovely wife Carolyn and they were married in 1992. One of Charles great passions was traveling he traveled to all the continents of the world and all 50 states he was truly a world traveler. The education and memories his children gained while traveling they will forever cherish. Charles was finally blessed with Grandchildren at the age of 76. Unfortunately before his first grandchild was born he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Charles was only able to enjoy his Grandchildren a few years before the disease began taking hold of his life. Charles is preceded in death by his Father Harry Miller, Mother Edna and sisters Wyona Denman & Hazel Davies and his son Daniel Miller. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Miller, sons: Thomas Miller/Diana, Benjamin/Susanne Miller, Timothy/Cherie Miller and his two grandchildren Isabella & Philip Miller. Step-Children: Lad Hargrave, Heidi Schuette/John, Heather McQuarter/Doug, Lane Hargrave, & step grandchildren: Alexia, Howard, Hope Heaton, Konan, Aleyxander, Tryton & Arries McQuarter, Kenny & Jenna Hargrave. Donations may be made to PBS. Viewing will be Friday, July 1, 10:00 am at Cheney Funeral Chapel. Services will be 2:00 pm, July 1 at Eastern Washington University on the grounds of the ‘One Room School House” with a Reception to follow (parking on the street). Graveside to follow service & reception at Fairview Cemetery in Cheney, WA.

Charles Edward Miller

August 11, 1926 - June 24, 2011