Robert "Lem" Miller
October 19, 1936 ~ April 1, 2015
Robert Lemuel (Lem) Miller, of Vienna, Virginia passed away on April 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Lola Pyrl and George Robert Miller. Lem was born in Ft. Worth, Texas then raised in San Angelo, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University, BA Mathematics, University of Texas, MA Mathematics/Operations, and received additional MA's in Psychology and Accounting.
Lem served in the Navy/Navy Reserve for 26 years and retired at
the rank of Captain. He worked for the federal government and contractor
companies in the DC metro area over a 43 year career in systems engineering. He retired while working for SAIC. Lem was an avid lover of the fine arts. As a kid he played the alto saxophone and sang bass in choirs in high school,
college, and in church. He sang with the Texas All State Choir in 1954. In his adult life Lem performed in the 70's and 80's with the Fairfax Jubilaires and the Alexandria Harmonizers (Barbershop choirs).
His support of the fine arts and social organizations was extraordinary and had memberships in organizations including Virginia Chamber Orchestra, Phillips Collection of Washington D.C, Corcoran Gallery of Art, National Building Museum, United States Capitol Historical Society, New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, Black Tie Inc. of D.C, Saturday Dinner Dances at the Sulgrave Club, Embassy Series of Washington, D.C, Fort Myers Officer's Club, National Society of Arts and Letters, and the Army and Navy Club of Washington D.C. Most recently Lem served on the Board of Trustees for the McLean Orchestra.
Lem is survived by his daughter Elaine Ball, husband Scott, granddaughter Abigail, and son Troy Miller, wife Anita, and grandson Austin, and cousin Susan Manning of Ft. Worth, Tx. On Thursday, April 9 there will be family visitation, 10-11AM, and a memorial service, 11AM-Noon, and will be held at Money and King funeral home in Vienna, VA. In lieu of flowers it is suggested that contributions be made, in his name, to any of the charitable organizations that Lem supported (e.g. McLean Orchestra) or any other fine arts related organization that we are sure Lem would support.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Lem served in the Navy/Navy Reserve for 26 years and retired at
the rank of Captain. He worked for the federal government and contractor
companies in the DC metro area over a 43 year career in systems engineering. He retired while working for SAIC. Lem was an avid lover of the fine arts. As a kid he played the alto saxophone and sang bass in choirs in high school,
college, and in church. He sang with the Texas All State Choir in 1954. In his adult life Lem performed in the 70's and 80's with the Fairfax Jubilaires and the Alexandria Harmonizers (Barbershop choirs).
His support of the fine arts and social organizations was extraordinary and had memberships in organizations including Virginia Chamber Orchestra, Phillips Collection of Washington D.C, Corcoran Gallery of Art, National Building Museum, United States Capitol Historical Society, New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, Black Tie Inc. of D.C, Saturday Dinner Dances at the Sulgrave Club, Embassy Series of Washington, D.C, Fort Myers Officer's Club, National Society of Arts and Letters, and the Army and Navy Club of Washington D.C. Most recently Lem served on the Board of Trustees for the McLean Orchestra.
Lem is survived by his daughter Elaine Ball, husband Scott, granddaughter Abigail, and son Troy Miller, wife Anita, and grandson Austin, and cousin Susan Manning of Ft. Worth, Tx. On Thursday, April 9 there will be family visitation, 10-11AM, and a memorial service, 11AM-Noon, and will be held at Money and King funeral home in Vienna, VA. In lieu of flowers it is suggested that contributions be made, in his name, to any of the charitable organizations that Lem supported (e.g. McLean Orchestra) or any other fine arts related organization that we are sure Lem would support.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I would like to extend deepest sympathy to Lem’s family on behalf of myself and Laurie Naylor, my colleague on the Virginia Chamber Orchestra Board, as she is not able to access the Internet. Lem was a fine gentleman and a wonderful board member. He will be greatly missed by all of us who were privileged to know him.
My sincere condolences to Lems family. He was a great supporter of the Arts and a model board member of the Virginia Chamber Orchestra for over three years. As a gracious friend, Lem always had a kind word and a quick smile. He made a difference in the lives of so many, and we will always fondly remember Lem.
We will miss you, Lem. Sondra
Deepest sympathy. Lem was in my high school graduating class. (1954) He was a dear friend and will be missed by many here in TX.
You are missed by so many. You were a kind and caring gentleman. It was only over this past year that I got to know you, as we crossed paths at the Black Tie Club and The McLean Orchestra. I was struck by how involved you were and how giving of your time and resources. Thank you, Lem, and God bless you. Pamela
Always a smile and a hello
I knew Lem for 3 years. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. We liked going to the museums and classical musical events. He was smart, articulate and well versed on a variety of topics. My condolences to his family. He will be truly be missed by all who knew him. Linda Zarow
I knew Lem for 3 years. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. We liked going to the museums and classical musical events. He was smart, articulate and well versed on a variety of topics. My condolences to his family. He will be truly be missed by all who knew him. Linda Zarow
I knew Lem for 3 years. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. We liked going to the museums and classical musical events. He was smart, articulate and well versed on a variety of topics. My condolences to his family. He will be truly be missed by all who knew him. Linda Zarow
I knew Lem for 3 years. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. We liked going to the museums and classical musical events. He was smart, articulate and well versed on a variety of topics. My condolences to his family. He will be truly be missed by all who knew him. Linda Zarow
I knew Lem for 3 years. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. We liked going to the museums and classical musical events. He was smart, articulate and well versed on a variety of topics. My condolences to his family. He will be truly be missed by all who knew him. Linda Zarow
I knew Lem for 3 years. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. We liked going to the museums and classical musical events. He was smart, articulate and well versed on a variety of topics. My condolences to his family. He will be truly be missed by all who knew him. Linda Zarow
I knew Lem for 3 years. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. We liked going to the museums and classical musical events. He was smart, articulate and well versed on a variety of topics. My condolences to his family. He will be truly be missed by all who knew him. Linda Zarow
I knew Lem for 3 years. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. We liked going to the museums and classical musical events. He was smart, articulate and well versed on a variety of topics. My condolences to his family. He will be truly be missed by all who knew him. Linda Zarow
I knew Lem for 3 years. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. We liked going to the museums and classical musical events. He was smart, articulate and well versed on a variety of topics. My condolences to his family. He will be truly be missed by all who knew him. Linda Zarow
I knew Lem for 3 years. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. We liked going to the museums and classical musical events. He was smart, articulate and well versed on a variety of topics. My condolences to his family. He will be truly be missed by all who knew him. Linda Zarow
Anita and family, I know that this is a very difficult time. It’s never easy to lose someone you love but the Bible promises us at John 5:28,29 that you will see Robert again. Until then may your hearts be filled with the wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please accept my condolences.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I met or rather he got to know me during the course of this year’s Embassy Series. I do editorial work for the series. I found Lem to be have that rare combination of kindness and curiosity about others which I admire more than anything in people. He made me feel welcome every time I saw him. He made a great ambassador for the series. Regards and condolences, Gary Tischler.
I met Lem was a kind gentlemen whom I had the pleasure of meeting June 2009 at a very tough time in my life. He helped me out and made me feel good about myself.. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.