In loving memory of

Mark V. Miller
May 30, 1959 - April 4, 2010

Mark V. Miller, 50, of Allison, Iowa, passed away April 4, 2010, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. He was born on May 30, 1959, in Charles City, Iowa, to LeRoy and Janis (Allan) Miller. Mark graduated from Allison-Bristow High School. He was united in marriage to Tammy VanHeiden on August 28, 1992, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Mark worked as a tractor technician for the Sumner Implement. He was a member of the NWTF and the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Mark was a past member of the archery club in Waverly, the Allison Jaycee's, was a past president of the St. James Lutheran Church council and was a previous EMT for Allison. Mark was an AVID bow hunter of deer and turkey. He enjoyed carpentry, drawing, mowing lawns and riding his motorcycle. Mark is survived by his wife: Tammy Miller of Allison; daughters: Mandi (Andy) Cornstuble of Norfolk, Virginia and Kali (Shawn) DeBoer of St Paul, Minnesota; step-daughter: Allie Fecht of Cedar Falls; son: Ty Miller of Allison; grandchildren: Payton, Ainsley, Natalie and Quinn Cornstuble; siblings Randy (Di) Miller, Rick (Marlene) Miller, Russ (Glenda) Miller, Brenda (John) Miller, Ted (Tina) Miller and Tod (Sandi) Miller; mother: Janis Miller of Allison; five special dogs: Rocky, Norman, Felix, Sally and Keeley and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father LeRoy Miller.

Tributes

Sandy Viera (Miller) wrote on Apr 14, 2010:

"Tammy and family, We are so sorry to hear of your unexpected loss. Noone is ever really prepared for such a loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, all the family and everyone affected by this."

Marleen Johnson wrote on Apr 7, 2010:

"\"Kali and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! His life was taken way to early, it sounds like he loved life and you will have lots of memories to cherish. Deepest sympathies. Marleen\""

Toni and Tim Loeffler wrote on Apr 7, 2010:

"To Kali and her family, here is a beautiful poem for you. Our dearest sympathies to all of you during this rough time. Why are you crying? Do you think I\'m gone? I haven\'t left you. I\'m where I belong. Anytime you are lonely... anytime you are sad... anytime that your heart breaks... anytime you are mad... all you have to do is close your eyes and I\'ll be there with you. You see the world may take my body but that\'s all that it can do. When Jesus died upon the cross, He took away our sins. He conquerer death so we can live in heaven where life begins. Don\'t stop the memory of the times we shared. It\'s God way to help you through. Take time to laugh when life gets hard the way we used to do! A smell? A touch? The morning sun? They all will help you see. I never left. I\'m still there. Now smile once more for me. Live each day. Keep looking up. My life was not in vain. I finished the task I was born to do. That\'s why I couldn\'t remain. Until I see you again - I love you forever and always."

Butch and Gwen (Miller) Groen wrote on Apr 6, 2010:

"Our hearts are so deeply saddened. Today we may not have any answers to our \"why\'s?\". However, we have to believe that one day, we will have a greater understanding of why such tragedies occur while we are here on this earth. Tammy and kids, Janis and family, now is the time to hold tight to your faith, as that will see you through. As a family remain strong, holding each other up when sorrow and sadness appears. Talk, laugh and remember your great memories of Mark. Our thoughts and prayers continue to pour over each and everyone of you. Blessings and God\'s assurance to each of you. "

Brenda Miller wrote on Apr 5, 2010:

"To my dear brother â?? you can never know how much you meant to all of us. You were always my big brother. We were always buddies growing up. Iâ??ll never forget the countless hours we spent doing our acrobat stuntsâ?¦.you would lay on the floor with your knees up and help me flip over top of you. You had the patience to work with me on karate. You were so good at it. You excelled at everything you did. We rode motorcycles together. Iâ??ll never forget when I accidentally let your motorcycle fall and busted the clutch â?? and you didnâ??t get the least bit mad at me. And the same thing when I accidentally put a scratch in your freshly painted car. I remember our skiing trip to Colorado. The memories go on and on. You have the most wonderful children who only prove what a great parent you had to be for them to turn out the way they have. I know you had faith and I know Iâ??ll be with you again one day â?? and all will be magnificent. But until then â?? I will always cherish my life with youâ?¦.if you could have only realized just how much you were lovedâ?¦.and ALWAYS will be. LOVE YOU FOREVERâ?¦.your sister. "