Arthur John Miller II

Arthur John Miller, II, 55 was born May, 19, 1965 to two loving parents, Arthur John Miller and Karen Gold Miller. He was taken from us far too soon on December 4, 2020 in a tragic automobile accident. Arthur leaves behind the love of his life, Alicia Wilcox Miller, his adoring daughters, Anne Marie Miller and Alexandra Lyn Miller and son-in-law, Spencer Edward Bradham. He is also survived by his parents, Art Miller and Karen Miller, 4 siblings and spouses, William Miller, Mark Miller (Maralee), Jenny Broadhead (Steve), and Michael Miller (Erin). It is difficult to write such a short list of survivors as Arthur has left so many who would call him brother, including more in-laws and countless friends. Arthur was called to his life’s work as a child psychiatrist at the Utah State Hospital where he was the Medical Director of the boys’ youth unit. He began this journey by graduating from Bountiful High School with high honors and significant athletic accolades. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving the people of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Soon after returning home, he married his true love, Alicia Wilcox and they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. Arthur went on to graduate from the University of Utah and then on to medical school at the “U”. He completed his internship and residency in Tucson, Arizona and finally finished his fellowship in Salt Lake City. Even though he carried a full workload at the State Hospital, he felt so grateful to also be working in his family’s glass business, Mollerup Glass. He loved being able to work with his family. Arthur’s accomplishments are mammoth as he excelled at everything he attempted, but he would tell you his greatest happiness and most important accomplishment was within the walls of his home. He was fond of quoting President David O. MacKay who said that “No worldly success can compensate for failure in the home.” and he lived this credo. Arthur was a humble man who would never brag about his talents or accomplishments and worked hardest to make sure that Alicia and his girls were happy and taken care of. He extended his amazing influence and circle of service wherever he went. His generosity was unparalleled and so many times he would fill in for someone who needed help, both financially and otherwise. His example of service extended everywhere he went. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities, but his impact as a Young Mens’ leader and bishop have impacted generations. Not having sons of his own, he had a special gift with the young men in his life, including the boys he worked with at the hospital as well as so many in his non-work life. In his spare time, Arthur loved traveling and spent some of his happiest times on vacations with his family. Family was most important in his life. He never left the house or hung up from a phone call with Alicia or his girls without saying, “Love you.” He tried to live like his Savior, Jesus Christ, showing unconditional love to the people in his life. We know that his Savior welcomed him with open arms, saying, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
A viewing will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, December 11th at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. A family funeral service will be held the following day. The public can attend the funeral virtually via zoom at 11:00 a.m., https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82310851853?pwd=ekp2MGp2OHFkMlFrWUZMci9xR2FGZz09
In lieu of flowers, please donate to www.hopeprojects.com where a facility caring for mentally ill children in Peru is being named after Arthur.