Sherel Eugene Miller

Sherel Miller, 89 of Cashmere, had his prayers answered on Saturday morning, November 27, 2021 to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven. Emil and Esther (Heimbigner) Miller welcomed their first-born son, Sherel Eugene, to the family on March 16, 1932. Sharing a birthday, he was joined by his brother Erlan exactly two years later. They were born and raised on the family apple orchard in Dryden, Washington where Sherel attended school and graduated with the Class of 1951. After graduation he enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Virginia. Upon discharge he moved to Spokane, Washington where he worked at the Flour Mill. He met his bride of 64 years, Lanita "Nita" Ruth Gill, at the Stateline Gardens Casino when he asked her to dance. They said "I Do" on August 31, 1957 and made their first home in Spokane. They welcomed their daughter, Kim in 1958 and their daughter Kellie in 1960. They lived briefly in Worley, Idaho where he worked as a chef. Wanting to return to Dryden, Sherel moved his family back to the valley in 1962 where he ran the Dryden Grocery Store. In 1963, twin boys, Kerry and Kameron joined the family. In 1969 while working at Alcoa, Sherel and Nita purchased a home up Mission Creek, which included 14 acres of apple and pear trees as well as a considerable amount of timberland. Sherel worked at Alcoa and farmed his orchard, while managing the family farm in Dryden. He also served on the Hi-Up board for 21 years. Sherel enjoyed riding snowmobiles, fishing trips at Lake Wenatchee, camping at Agate and Crescent Beach with his brother and his family. He loved floating and fishing the Icicle River and any other location that was biting. In later years, floating in the pool and scooter rides with the grandchildren were good times. He loved barbecuing chicken over applewood on a brick barbecue that he made himself. In 2011 many of the family traveled to Cancun Mexico to enjoy the sun and surf together. Sherel was a faithful member of Cashmere Grace Lutheran Church where he served on the church council, and deacon and pastor call committees. On Sunday he was the first one there to sweep or shovel the sidewalks, fold bulletins and usher. Once the singing was done, and the hymnals closed it was home to his den, where he studied the stock market. Sherel is survived by his wife, Nita, children; Kim (Jeff) Morrison, Kellie (Lane) Horner, Kerry (Penny) Miller, Kameron (LeAnn) Miller: eleven grandchildren, Kyle, Lillie & Grace Morrison, Bill, David, Dane & Darby Higginbotham, Nathan Thompson, Austin, Dillon & Ethan Miller. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Erlan Miller. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, December 3rd at 11:00 am at Cashmere Grace Lutheran Church. In lieu of other donations the family suggests memorials made in Sherel's name to Cashmere Grace Lutheran Church. You're invited to view his tribute at: www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee and Cashmere.

Sherel Eugene Miller

March 16, 1932 - November 27, 2021