Former Lewis & Clark Assistant Coach Mike Miller Passes Away

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Mike Miller, who formerly coached as an assistant at Lewis & Clark College, passed away last week.

Lewis & Clark posted the following obituary about the passing:

Michael Miller coached and taught at Lewis & Clark for seven years, first joining the Pioneers in 2007. In his time as an assistant swimming coach, he brought a love of the sport to his work here and, more importantly, a passion for helping people. He cared deeply about serving our students and about supporting them as they grew into the best adults possible. Dozens of young men and women count Coach Miller as a central and essential figure in their time at Lewis & Clark.

His generosity extended just as readily to the swimming courses he taught in the Physical Education department and to the relationships he formed with staff, faculty and students all across the undergraduate campus. He volunteered for other departments and attended events throughout the entire year.

Michael added to every environment he was in and engaged people wherever he went. Going above and beyond was just another day on campus for him. His humanity was present in his interactions and he brought out the best from those he worked with.

He previously spent several decades coaching USA Swimming teams in Oregon, Washington and Alaska before he joined the collegiate ranks where he remained until retiring from coaching last year.

As a three-time cancer survivor, his abundant energy and positivity spilled into all facets of his life from coaching to family to his continued work supporting those currently battling cancer.

Michael is remembered for many great qualities, chief among them a warm greeting in any setting and the desire to connect with others. Michael was and will always be remembered as a true Pioneer.

He is survived by his wife, Judy and their three grown children.

Service for Michael Miller

Sat, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
13715 SW Walker Road, Beaverton, Ore.

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