- Date Of Birth: May 31, 1958
- Date Of Death: February 13, 2020
- State: Idaho
After finishing school, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a “Boom Operator or Boomer” on Strategic Air Command Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers from 1976 to 1980 where he flew refueling missions around the world.
Tom moved from Challis to Nampa where he worked for the next ten years as a Lead-Line Cook, Chef and Kitchen Manager for The Dutch Inn, O’Callaghan’s and The Plum Tree. He then returned to Boise where he worked for the following seven years as the Kitchen Manager of the Salvation Army Re-Habilitation Program and as a Cook at The Grove Hotel and Mai Thai Restaurant. Upon the death of his father, in September 2016, Tom moved back home with his mother to become her full time caretaker, along with his sister Susan Duncan.
Tom loved people, especially the poor, homeless and those suffering from alcohol or drug addictions.
Tom enjoyed collecting vinyl records, and especially songs by John Lennon, on-line strategy and adventure games, and participating in car shows around the Treasure Valley with his father, sister and brother-in-law. He was a Boise State Broncos fan who enjoyed tailgating and watching Bronco football games with family and friends. Like his dad, he loved nothing more than making others laugh. He loved life, his family and the many friends he made working in the food industry. Tom stated multiple times over the past several years, “the most important job I’ve ever had is taking care of mom so she can remain in her home for as long as she can.” Tom and his sense of humor, love for his family and care for others will be greatly missed.
His father, Richard Miller, precedes Tom in death. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Miller; half-sister, Debbie Zarana and her husband Mick of Yakima, WA; half-sister, Linda Tannahill of Arizona; older brother, Sam Miller and his wife Nancy of Aldie, VA; younger brother Steve Miller of Pine, ID; and sister Susan and her husband Scott Duncan, of Boise. He is also survived by a nephew and three nieces (Gabe Miller, Amanda Fair, Nikki Duncan and Dani Duncan) and a great nephew and niece (Joanne and Whitaker Fair).
