Richard Wayne Miller, 67, of Langley, passed away quietly in his sleep on June 9, 2012.

Richard was born to Richard Louis and Norma Mae Miller on Oct. 26, 1944, in Dearing, Kan. He relocated to the Northwest after naval service in the Vietnam combat zone. After the service Richard graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in physical education. In later years he enjoyed wooden boat building and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jean and his daughter Halla, both of Langley; and sisters Sharon Mae Bullock, Parsons, Kan.; Deanna Birdsong, Otis, Ore.; Vicki Graham, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and Linda Lou Brittan, Portland, Ore.

A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at the couple’s home in Langley on Saturday, July 7, at noon.