Obituary of Donald Duane Miller

Donald Miller, 88, of Olivehurst, California passed away on June 1st, 2023.

Don was born on March 29, 1935 to Leo and Marion Miller. He was a graduate from Chico State University with a Master of Arts in Physical Education. Don spent his career as a Physical Education teacher and coach at Yuba Gardens Middle School for 41 years. He coached several sports throughout his career to include Flag Football, Track, and Baseball, but nothing was as close to his heart as coaching Basketball. 

Don was an athlete himself and enjoyed playing Basketball, Tennis, Bowling, Baseball, golf, and in his younger years was an exceptional Diver. He loved water skiing, fly fishing, and camping with his family and close friends.

Don is preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Miller; his siblings David, Patty, Jeanie; Daryl, and their grandmother Olive Compton. Don is survuved by his three children and their spouses, Michael Miller (Rebecca), Laura Cotney (Ed), and Donnie Miller (Toni), and his grandchildren Kyle, Joe, Cassidy, Heather, Chrysten, Lindsey, Terra, Cody, Karsyn and Lindsay, and his 16 great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly apprecitated. All donations collected will be donated to the Yuba Gardens Middle School Boys Basketball Program. (Uniforms, equipment, etc.) You can use the Zelle App, please send donations to lcotney0120@gmail.com with your banking app. or with Bank of America's Zelle App.