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Clifford “Cliff” Miller. August 1944 – August 5, 2025. Clifford “Cliff” Miller, 80, of Woodland Park, Colorado, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 5, 2025, in hospice care, surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1944 in Dearborn, Michigan, Cliff was preceded in death by his father, Clifford A Miller, his mother, Marion (Uzon) Miller, and his sister, Joyce Landorf Heatherly. Cliff is survived by his beloved wife of over 54 years, Bonita Miller; their three children: Zach Miller (Jennifer), Jacob Miller (Jamileth), and Bri Kennel (Jake); and five grandchildren who brought him great joy: Claire, Ethan, Sienna, Ruger, and Rex. He is also survived by his sister, Marilyn (Miller) Hontz (Paul) Cliff was a proud Vietnam Combat Veteran, who served his country as a Navy Corpsman attached to the Third Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Regiment in the jungles of North Vietnam in 1966-67, providing critical care and compassion on the front lines of combat and as a Med-Cap provider to the Vietnamese villagers. He served in the military from 1964 to 1968. Following his military service, he married his college sweetheart, Bonita, and together they built a life of faith, family, and service. Throughout his life, Cliff devoted himself to Christian ministry. His first ministries were as Dean of Students at Azusa Pacific University (APU) and Seattle Pacific University, then later as CEO of three Christian Camps: Sammamish Bible Camp (SAMBICA) in Bellevue, WA, Black Lake Bible Camp in Olympia, WA, and 25 years at Michindoh Camp and Conference Center in Hillsdale, MI. Cliff earned a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling (72) worked on Master's in Business, specializing in Management and Organizational Development from Clairemont Grad School. He was an adjunct professor at Spring Arbor University in the Management and Organization Development Master’s program. His passion was mentoring young men and couples choosing to serve Christ in various ministries. He was known for his quick wit, servant’s heart, and his ability to make everyone feel seen and valued. Whether he was putting out fires or helping others navigate personal ones, Cliff was a steady presence and a source of wisdom, humor, and hope. Cliff’s legacy is one of selfless love, unwavering faith, and a Christlike example of grace. He lived to bring others closer to Jesus—and did so, not only through words but through a life well-lived. We truly believe he was embraced with a “well done, good and faithful servant” when he entered heaven, because he wholeheartedly embraced God’s love and grace.

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