Just shy of his 74th birthday, Freddy Paul Miller "Pete" of Metaline Falls, Washington passed away peacefully on February 19th, 2019; surrounded by his loving family, bounded in faith by the truth, love and grace of his Lord and Savior.

Pete is preceded in death by his father and mother; Fred and Charlotte Miller; sister in law Linda Miller; and brother in law Dave Roark.  He is survived by his wife Judy, of Metaline Falls, Wa., two children; Paul (Chris) Miller, Metaline Falls, Wa., and Rhonda (Steve) Schmidlkofer, Spokane, Wa., seven grandchildren; Samantha (Raymond), Seth (Bonnie), Austin, Ryan (Becca), Brette, Jesse (Josie), and Nate, and two great grandchildren; Alyssa & Liam.  Pete is also survived by his sister; Jean Roark, of Spokane, Wa., and brothers; Wayne (Christina) Miller, Colville, Wa., and Charlie Miller, Ione, Wa.

Born February 24th, 1945, in Wenatchee, Washington, Pete was the 2nd of four children to Fred and Charlotte Miller.  In 1948 the family moved to the Metaline Falls area; a place where Pete would call home for the rest of his life.  He attended Lillian Bailey Elementary and Metaline Falls High School; and was in the first Selkirk High School graduating class of 1963.  After graduation Pete attended Spokane Community College and received his Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Repair.  With his new degree in hand, Pete sold his car and signed up to serve his country in the military; however, God had placed a different path in front of him that was soon to bless Pete's life forever.

You could say Pete lived the typical life of the "all American boy" while growing up in Metaline Falls.  That is to say until he met his wife Judy, the love of his life. Pete suddenly found his typical all American life turned into an "all American dream" as he held her hand for the very first time and never let go.  After meeting at a dance at the Ione High School in February of 1966, then getting engaged one month later on March 23rd, to being married the same year on July 29th, 1966, Pete and Judy began an adventure lasting over 52 years.

In 1966, Pete began work at Lehigh in Metaline Falls as a member of the Yard Crew, working his way up to become a Repair Mechanic until the plant closed in 1990.  After 24 years at Lehigh, Pete worked for PUD an additional 21 years, starting out as "Peter the Meter Reader" and moving up to the position of Maintenance Repair Foreman.  Pete was also the consummate "tinkerer" & "putterer"; always known around town as the neighborhood handyman and small engine repairman for the community.  He was helpful to all without regard, expecting nothing in return.  Pete was a man of action and purpose, a "working man", who's knowledge and understanding was far and away greater than most.  Words like loyalty, dedication, skillful, committed, steadfast, honest, faithful and true are just a few that best describe Pete as those who knew and worked with him can attest.

Pete retired in 2011 after 45 years of commitment and dedication to his work rarely seen in this day and age.  With this new stage in life he took advantage of the time he loved to spend with his family camping, fishing, 4 wheeling and taking trips across country with their 5th Wheel; but always being the "tinkerer" and "putterer" for any and all who needed his help.

Pete lived his faith by his service to others, quietly and unassuming, yet with strength and conviction.  He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten in the hearts and minds of his loved ones.  Throughout Pete's life the care of his family was his greatest concern; the legacy he left them by his love and devotion is a testament to his success in that regard.

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind.

Let each esteem others better than himself.

Philippians 2:3

The family wishes to thank everyone for their heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning and invite all to commemorate Pete's life with us at a celebration to be held in the spring with a date yet to be determined.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com .