Webster H "Neb" Miller

July 21, 1935 - February 28, 2021

Services will be live streamed and can be viewed at the following link: CLICK HERE TO VIEW FUNERAL SERVICE FOR NEB MILLER Webster Hoover Miller, age 85, died Sunday, February 28, 2021 in Lindon, Utah. He was born on July 21, 1935 in Provo, Utah, the third child of Melba Hoover and James Fenton Miller. He went by the nickname Neb. Neb excelled in sports which motivated him to stay in school. He loved telling of his myriad friendships and adventures growing up in Provo. He told of hopping rides on the Heber Creeper, catching fish with his bare hands in the Provo River, hunting, camping and so much more. After graduating Provo High School, Neb enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Germany from August 1954 through 1956. Neb married Vivian Theo Anderson May 31, 1957 in Provo, Utah and lived in the San Jose, California area for 19 years. Their marriage was solemnized in the Oakland California Temple December 16, 1972. Two sons were born in California: Robert Fenton Miller and Richard Hoover Miller. Neb and Vivian moved back to Utah in 1976 settling in Lindon. Neb was an apprentice painter as a teenager and became an expert at his trade. He worked many challenging commercial and residential paint and wall paper jobs all over the Bay Area of California. After moving to Lindon, Utah he worked for Geneva Steel in the paint shop. He finished his career as a supervisor with Brigham Young University’s paint shop. He loved telling of his special projects hanging wall coverings that had never been done, painting the BYU President’s home, painting backgrounds for the BYU Museum of Art displays, doing work in the First Presidency’s office building, the Provo Temple and the St. George Temple. Dad worked hard to provide for his family. He also made time to include them in his love of camping, riding motorcycles on dirt trails, fishing and hunting. These family times created many treasured memories. Neb and Vivian devoted years of service as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They served together as ordinance workers in the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple and later traveled many winters to serve in the St. George Utah Temple. They also loved their service as full time missionaries in the Philippines San Pablo Mission from September, 2002 through March, 2004. Dad also served in many callings including Bishop’s Counselor, High Councilor, Bishop and Counselor to the Mission President. Preceding Neb in death were his parents James Fenton ‘Peter’ and Melba Miller. His wife Vivian Theo Anderson. His brother Richard F “Dick” (Leslie) Miller. His sister Remola Colleen “Pat” Miller (Bill) Axelgard. And great-grandson Tanner Beckett Gasser. Survivors include his sons Robert (Diane) Miller and Richard (Mia) Miller. Grandchildren : Ben Miller, Andrea M. Gasser, Nathan Miller, Chantelle M. Payne, Logan Miller, Kallao Miller, Macaulay Miller, Kaono Miller and 11 great-grandchildren. Neb’s service, sense of humor and love of the Lord touched the lives of many. He will be missed. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 6th, at 11:30 am, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 731 East Center Street, Lindon, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior to the funeral service from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Interment with Military Honors in Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah. Due to COVID 19 there are restrictions regarding numbers in attendance. Please click on the link above to attend virtually. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Aid. Floral deliveries may be delivered to the church after 8:30 am on Saturday, March 6th.