Larry Ray Miller, 59, Puyallup, WA (formerly of Savage, MT)

Larry Ray Miller, Puyallup WA, formerly of Savage MT, passed away unexpectedly at his home in the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

Larry was born on July 2, 1965 to Orvil "LeRoy" and Carol Reynolds Miller, Sidney MT. Larry grew up in Savage and attended the Savage Public School until he graduated in May 1983. He went on to college at Eastern Montana College, Billings, MT, until transferring to the North Dakota State School of Science, Wahpeton ND.

After college, Larry moved to Washington State, to begin working home construction. After many years and acquiring a variety of trades he started his own company, Chardonnay Homes. He built anything from beautiful million dollar show homes to your basic remodels. He loved the trade and was an expert craftsman.

He enjoyed riding motorcycles, was an avid Seahawks fan and one of his greatest joys was finally getting to take his mom to a game. He had a stubborn streak a mile long but the patience of a saint. Larry never knew a stranger, if you were friends, it was forever. He had an easy-going laid back demeanor, was never afraid to strike up a conversation or lend a helping hand to those in need.

Larry had two children Olivia and Blake Miller from his second marriage. He took great pride in his kids' accomplishments and wasn't shy to boast about them.

In February 2012, Larry met the love of his life, Teressa Velgersdjik. The two of them enjoyed life, and together they spent a lot of time traveling, riding their motorcycles up and down the West coast and building a life they both came to love.

Larry is survived by his "ride or die" Teressa Velgersdjik, Puyallup WA .; his children Olivia Miller, Lexington KY; and Blake Miller, Whittman, AZ; his mother, Carol Miller, Savage MT; brother, Jim and Rebecca Miller, Lambert MT; sister, Michelle Miller and Jason Morgan, Savage MT; nephews Brock Miller, Lambert MT; Trael Smith, Savage MT; Tucker Morgan, Libby MT; and nieces Brittany and Grant Christopherson, Saco MT; Raigan Smith, Savage, MT, and numerous aunts and uncles.

Larry was preceded in death by his dad LeRoy, his uncle Ray "Bronc" Miller and uncle Duane "Chuck" Reynolds.

There will be a Celebration of Life this spring in Savage, date and location will be posted at a later time. There will also be a memorial ride taking place in Washington June 28, 2025.