More detail on this person: Douglas Martin Miller was born on July 20th, 1946 in Cody, WY and grew up in Absarokee, MT, where his father was the local pharmacist and owner of the Absarokee Drug Store. In 1962, Doug moved with his family to Spokane, WA where he graduated from Shadle Park H.S. in 1964. He enlisted in the R.O.T.C in the U.S. Army upon entering Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA, where he graduated with a B.S. in Biology in 1968. Doug entered service in Viet Nam as a 2nd lieutenant medevac pilot, flying UH-1 Hueys for the 68th Medical Detachment, 61st Medical Battalion under the call sign "Dustoff-84". In January 1970, he was awarded the Air Medal for sustained support of ground troops. In October 1970, he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service. In February 1971, Doug was awarded the Silver Star and the rank of Captain for evacuating wounded while under enemy fire. After returning from the war, Doug continued his service in the U.S. Army National Reserve and National Guard and also briefly held a job as a police officer in Cheney, WA. He flew helicopters for several decades, doing work ranging from helitack/fire fighting with the US Forest Service, spraying locusts in Mali, Africa, longlining for Billings Flying Service, and operating the Help Flight for St. Vincent's hospital in Billings, MT. In 1980, Doug graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA and moved to Columbus, MT, where he opened Stillwater Chiropractic Service in 1983. He served as a volunteer firefighter in Absarokee in the 1980s and was the current Quartermaster for the Columbus Post No 4762 VFW. In 1968, Doug married Marie Maughan, with whom he had one daughter (Heidi Marie). After divorcing in 1986, he married Terri Cole, adopting her two daughters (Molly and Heidi Teresa) and becoming stepfather to her son (Ryan). Terri and Doug spent many happy years together, raising their children, enjoying being grandparents, cherishing romantic moments on the beaches of Mexico, and sharing fun family vacations on the Oregon coast. In his free time, Doug enjoyed fishing, golfing, lawn maintenance, working on the honey-do list in his garage, and riding his ATV. Doug passed away peacefully on the morning of April 22nd, 2020, in Columbus, MT, surrounded by his family and beloved dogs, Jake from State Farm and Dazi Mai. He was preceded in death by his parents (Edward and Thelma Miller) and his daughter (Heidi T Miller) and survived by his wife (Teresa Miller), children (Heidi M Miller, Ryan Haggerty, and Molly Harding), grandchildren (Shandra, Sawyer, and Nora Haggerty and Logan, Justin, and Sophia Harding), siblings (David Miller, Leila R Davis), nephews (Kris and Brian Miller), great-nephews (Caleb and Gabriel Miller) and great-niece (Chelsea Miller). The family is planning a celebration of Doug's life later this Summer. Condolences may be shared at www.smithfuneralchapels.com.
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