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Bruce William Miller passed away peacefully at his home in Sandy, Utah, on April 22, 2025, ushered with the love of his family into the arms of his Heavenly Father after a courageous 22-year battle with cancer.
Bruce was born on March 23, 1949, in American Fork, Utah, to Billy L. Miller and Ilah Chloe (Bennett) Miller. He was the oldest of six children and a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Bruce graduated with the first senior class of Kearns High School in 1967, where he lettered in track and field and earned the lifelong nickname "Flash." After high school, Bruce joined the United States Navy on August 30, 1969, completing his training in San Diego, California, and serving as a radioman at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. It was there he met the love of his life, Natalie "Jeanie" Enriques. They were married on November 2, 1973, in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
Following their marriage, Bruce and Jeanie made their home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bruce worked at Hercules while earning his associate degree from Utah Technical College. He went on to serve as the Data Processing Manager for Sandy City from 1976 to 1996. After earning his MBA from the University of Phoenix, he continued his career as an Information Technology Manager for Salt Lake County until his retirement.
Throughout his 76 years, Bruce cultivated an extraordinary circle of friends and family, thanks to his innate kindness, his ability to get along with everyone, and his unforgettable sense of humor. He loved skiing, fishing, motorcycle rides, golfing, attending family events, and gathering with his lifelong friends from the Kearns High School Usher’s Club, Sandy City Retiree group, and the Cotton Bottom group.
The love Bruce gave will continue to be felt by his wife of 52 years, Jeanie; his daughter, Chelsea (Wendy) Blanchard; his grandchildren, William (Sam) Morley, Adairah Morley, and Tessalin (Zachary Priano) Morley; his brothers, Danny Miller and Billy W. Miller; his sisters, Nicia (Dennis) Gale and Emily Miller; and his life-long brothers, Curt Crowther and John L. Petersen. He also leaves behind his Hawaii Ohana who he loved dearly, and countless extended family members and friends whose lives he touched and inspired.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Anna May Snyder, and his nephews Jacob Snyder and Aaron Gale, and spoiled and adored best fur-friend, ‘Oli.
The family wishes to express deep gratitude to Bruce’s extraordinary medical team at the Huntsman Cancer Institute — Dr. Dechet, Dr. Samlowski, Dr. Agarwal, and their devoted staff — whose care and dedication gifted Bruce 22 more years of memories with his loved ones. Bruce proudly served as the “poster child” for the Huntsman Center — literally:
A Fortunate Accident - A Huntsman Cancer Institute Story
In addition, the family wishes to thank the caring and compassionate hospice providers from CNS, who made the final leg of his earthly journey peaceful.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Telford Ward House, 1834 E. Creek Road, Sandy, UT 84093. Friends and family may attend an urn viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. MDT with funeral services to follow at 12:00 p.m. MDT. For those unable to attend in person, please join via live-stream link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84309226015
Bruce will be interned with military honors at the Kaneohe Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery on Oahu at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s memory may be made to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
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Jeanie,
So sorry for you and your family's loss. I always enjoyed working with you and Bruce at the County. Bruce was the nicest man. I remember back when Bruce had that accident that extended his life, and I am so glad that you two were able to spend over 50 years of your lives together. Much aloha to you.
Jeannie and Family; I loved working with you and Bruce all those years at Salt Lake County. I consider Bruce as a great man who loved people and loved communicating. My big memory of Bruce: our Line dancing class decided to dance out side of County by Cafeteria. We all wore red neck ties with white blouse. I didn’t know how to tie mine like a man does. I went to his office and he did it for me. Might have been a small thing for him but it was big for me. You two are the best and Bruce was funny witty and we will miss him. Kaye
Thank you Bruce; my Kearns High classmate, for reconnecting with me after 50+ years.
Thanks for the walks and the talks that we had together at Flat Iron Park. Revisiting our time
together I have come to realize how fortunate I am for my time spent with him and the special group of people I grew up with. Included in that group of friends from Kearns are Curt Crowther and John L. Peterson.
To Jeanie and Chelsea you are a beautiful family. Learning to live without Bruce will take time. May your memories remind you of the joy and beauty of your lives together and how special he was.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
LeeRoy Montoya
My dearest Jeannie: I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Bruce. Bruce's journey with his accident and cancer were truly one of a kind. His journey is not done yet. My sincerest condolences go out to you and Chelsea and the rest of the family. I'm sure you will all find some comfort in one another and find ways to celebrate your family. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dear Jeanie,
Sorry unable to attend Bruce services. I'm sorry to hear of his passing but glad that he was able to live a full life with you and your children. I will always remember the fun times of the parties at the County and friends homes. My deepest condolences to you and your family, and Bruce's family.
Alice Zamora
Rest well my good friend Bruce.
I’ll always remember our golf games, lunches and all the great times at Sandy City. You were always a pleasure to be around. I still wear the Aloha shirt with pride that you literally “gave me the shirt off your back” one day. Proud of you my friend that you fought a good fight and gave it your all. Gil & Sherry
Our Jeannie and the Miller Ohana,
The news of Bruce’s passing has hit us with deep emotions as we remembered the good ole days of yesteryears… all of them wonderful memories of a great time together! Bruce was a kind and gentle spoken man, but his smile and happy demeanor will always be remembered! Although he no longer is here physically, he is with us in our hearts, as you all are too!!! We love you all!!!