Brian Allen Miller

Papa was the name he was known by the best, but he was born Brian Allen Miller on October 21st, 1971.  He was born to Rebecca H. and Melvin M. in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the age of 17 he met his best friend Jonnie and their love had been a constant since. They started their family in the Salt Lake Valley before moving and settling in Grantsville.

Brian was a strong worker, an amazing provider for his family, and a dedicated employee at ACE for 27 years. He worked hard for his family, and we are so grateful to him for it. 

His hilarious personality made it easy for his wife and kids to pull pranks on him, and it was normal to laugh with Papa until your cheeks ached and your eyes were full of tears.  Goodness, what joy he brought to us all. 

Brian loved things with a fierceness, whether that be the great outdoors, fishing, hunting, drag racing, but more than anything he loved being around his grand babies.

The grand babies could be found smiling, laughing, and learning a few naughty things including silly little phrases to funny little tricks, or how to scare their parents! These moments with Papa have given us some of our best memories.

We are forever grateful for Brian and how he showed us how much he cared. Our family loves and misses his warm smile, affectionate hugs, and long conversations. To his silly laugh and funniest jokes, we will miss him endlessly.

Brian passed on October 19th, at the age of 51, unexpectedly at home.

Papa Brian Miller is survived by his wife Jonnie Miller, his sons Kerry (Mickelle) Miller and Allen (Kelsie) Miller, and their beautiful daughter Ciara Miller. As well as his biggest loves, his grand babies—Scarlett, Ronan, Harper, Everleigh, and Cameron. His parents are Merla and Kerry Jensen, mother, Rebecca Holway, and father, Melvin Miller. 

Siblings Lance (Marda) Miller, Alisa Wilson, Justin Miller, Jamie Miller, Melvin Miller, Troy Miller, Clint Miller and Rob Sprauge with his godson JC Hinsinger. Sisters Misty (Billy) Birch, Juliana Mercier and brother Brian (Julie) Mercier. Close cousins Cindy (Chase) Cleveland, Sally (Kenny) Oney, Jeanie (Brian) Weiss. 

Nieces and nephews-Merla (Matt) Domire, Geraldine (Bernardo) Velazquez, Billie Birch. Amber Miller, Charbrey Wagstaff, Zach Miller, Chance Cleveland, Kate Oney his brown daughter, Zachary Anderson, Nicholas Anderson, Cameron Anderson, Melanie Anderson, Andrea Wilson, Courtney Wilson and so many more. 

Brian is proceeded in death by his brother Kenny Anderson, and nephew Christopher Anderson.

We will have a celebration of life ceremony on November 5th at the Room on Main. The address is 10 N Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074 from 3:30pm-7pm.