<!-- FH = Serenity Funeral Home --><!-- DisplayFullObituaryText -->Steven J. MillerIvins, UTSteven John Miller, 73, died quietly in his home in Ivins as a result of pancreatic cancer Nov. 27, 2014. Steve was born in Lehr, ND. As a teenager, he spent his summers as a construction inspector for the ND Department of Transportation. After high school, he attended Bismarck Junior College & North Dakota State University, graduating in 1963 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Steve proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964-68, being honorably discharged at the rank of Captain. While in the service, he worked in the Logistics Command for the Titan II Missile System. He was finally able to see one these missiles up-close last year at a decommissioned silo in AZ. Also in 1964, Steve married the" love of his life," Jessica Rehn. They welcomed their first child, John, the following year. Upon leaving the Air Force, Steve & his family moved back to ND, where he returned to work for the DOT in the Bridge Division. Steve & Jessica welcomed daughter, NonaMarie in 1970. He & Jessica ran Steve's Camera Repair for 13 years. Steve was a proud member of the American Legion (47 years) & the Elks (29 years.) He also performed with the Governaires Drum & Bugle Corps, was an avid bowler, and loved camping & traveling with his family. He retired as the State Bridge Engineer in 1998. Upon retirement, Steve & Jessica built their dream home in Ivins, UT at the base of the Red Mountain they both loved. Steve was an avid reader, loved watching old movies, working on the car, playing pinochle & watching baseball. He was a big supporter of the Southwest Symphony. He also delighted in weekend trips to Laughlin & Las Vegas. Steve & Jessica made many new friends in Utah. He always said his life here felt "like home."In 2008 Steve was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. While the disease drained him of his energy, his appetite & his eyesight over the years, he was in remission at the time of his death.Steve & Jessica celebrated their 50th anniversary this year with a cruise to Alaska in August. Then in November, after living with agonizing pain for months - Steve was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was amazed, the last two weeks of his life, at how many people came by to see him. He kept saying, "All these people are telling me what a great guy I am." Truly - he did not realize how highly regarded he was.Steve is survived by his wife Jessica, Ivins, UT; son John (Fran) Lincoln, ND; daughter NonaMarie (David Wilcox), Ivins, UT; sisters Phyllis Schweigert, Marvel Dahlke, Bismarck, ND; MaryBeth (Karmen) Bertsch, Jamestown, ND; brother-in-law Lawrence (Pam) Rehn, Mandan, ND; mother-in-law Helen Rehn, Bismarck, ND and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and grandchildren. Steve also wanted to recognize his extended families in Fargo, ND and Twin Valley, MN who always made him feel like the best "Dad" and "Grandpa" ever.A memorial service will be held December 13 11am at Serenity Funeral Home in St. George, UT. The "after party" at Steve's request, will follow the Hilton Garden Inn.