William C. Miller

William C. Miller Jr. , a life-long Livermore resident and Lab retiree, died Nov. 18. He was 64.

Born in Hayward to Gertrude and William Miller, both deceased, Miller was active in the Boy Scouts. After graduating from Livermore High School in 1964, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1972, and served on the USS Oklahoma while stationed in Japan from 1970 to 1972.

In 1970 he was awarded the Good Conduct Award — Electronics Technician Second Class. His wife JoAnn joined him in Japan, and it was there that they welcomed their first daughter Tiffany in 1971.

Back in Livermore in 1976, they welcomed their second daughter, Heidi.

He retired from LLNL in 2008, after 34 years of employment in the Industrial Electronics Department.

An avid train enthusiast, Miller was a member of the Pacific Loco-motive Association and enjoyed volunteering at the Niles Canyon Railroad. He also was a member of the Livermore Heritage Guild and Native Sons of Golden West.

His only sibling, Judy Goltz, preceded him in death.

Miller is survived by his wife of 42 years, JoAnn, his daughters Tiffany Miller of Fairfield, Heidi Miller of Livermore, and grand-daughter Madalynn Jones, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Nov. 29 in Livermore. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association.