Shawn Miller

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shawn Lee Miller, who left this world on January 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with stage 4 glioblastoma multiforme. Diagnosed in February 2024, Shawn faced his illness with strength and resilience, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on June 13, 1969, Shawn lived a life full of adventure, hard work, and deep devotion to his family. He shared nearly 30 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Daphne Miller, whom he first dated on Valentine’s Day in 1995 and married on May 7th of the same year.

Shawn’s life was marked by a love for discovery and craftsmanship. He found joy in gold prospecting, gem mining, quilting, gardening, and had an early passion for welding during high school. His skills in construction were evident in his final great adventure—purchasing a Victorian home in Lamar, Missouri, sight unseen, with his wife to restore and make their forever home. Their youngest daughter, Priscilla, joined them on this journey, helping bring their dream to life.

His adventurous spirit led him to live in various places, moving from Veneta, OR (1997–2015) to Vancouver, WA (2015–2018), then to Dolan Springs, AZ (2018), before finally settling in Lamar, MO in November 2018. Along the way, he embraced every new experience, always eager to see and explore new sights.

Shawn is preceded in death by his father, George Miller Jr.; , step mother Rene “Bebe” Miller; and grandparents, Elizabeth “Betty” Walters and Richard “Dick” Walters.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Daphne Miller; his mother, MaryLou Howland (Rod Howland); father- and mother-in-law, Raymond and Mary Carson; his siblings, Christopher Miller (Lorena) and Melissa Miller/Shuler; his children, Levi Miller (Eliz) with granddaughters Jade and Miah, Samantha Ames-Jones (Rick) with granddaughters Mischa, Haven, and Mina, and Priscilla McAfee (Tré McAfee). He is also survived by his beloved cats a grey named Silver but called “Dude”, and a black cat names Pipsqueak, known as “Pippy”.

Shawn will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his adventurous heart, and his dedication to building a beautiful life. His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the family in care of the funeral home to assist with final expenses.

Rest easy, Shawn—your journey continues in the stars.