John Miller

February 25, 1935 - October 13, 2021 Woodland, CA

John Miller, 86, of Woodland passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021. He was born on February 25, 1935, to Joe and Paula Miller in Sacramento. After graduating from Elk Grove High School in 1953, he went on to pursue a life-long career in agriculture working with Best Fertilizer, Occidental Chemical, and Agriform Farm Supply. He married wife Dessie in May of 1955 and had two beloved children together, Dennis and Nancy. John enjoyed being outdoors, gatherings with family and friends, golf, swimming, sports, and could always be found attending one of his grand- and great-grandchildren’s baseball games and events. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Swasey (and husband Brian); brother, Joe Miller; grandchildren, Nick Miller (and wife Christie), Bayli Miller, and Jillyan West (and husband Nathaniel); and greatgrandchildren, Bryson and Mason Miller. He is preceded in death by parents, Joe and Paula Miller; sister, Rosie Miller; wife, Dessie Miller; and son, Dennis Miller. Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing at McNary’s Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland, from 5 to 8 p.m. on November 2. (Mask requirement in McNary’s). A memorial service will be held the following day at McNary’s Chapel at 11:30 am, November 3, immediately followed by a reception at the Willow Oak Hall at 17591 Co. Rd. 97, Woodland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Yolo Hospice, or a donation to Woodland Prodigy Baseball may be sent to grandson Nick and marked “John”.