Benjamin Lee Miller II

Benjamin Lee Miller II
Born March 25, 1953 in Heppner, OR and passed away July 26, 2025 in Hermiston, OR at the age of 72
Benjamin Lee was the youngest son and child of Donald and Jabudah Miller. 
He grew up in Hermiston, Oregon attending Hermiston public schools.
Ben lettered in track and field, was a member of the honor society, and was an active member of the thespian club, performing in multi plays throughout High School.
Ben went on to perform for the past 45 years in the “I AM” Come pageant in Mt Shasta, California, telling the story of the Life of Jesus. Ben played the role of Peter.  Ben also had multiple roles in the Patriotic plays about the birth of the United States of America.
Ben lived in Florida, Honolulu, HI, Mt. Shasta, CA, and for several years managed a Welding Store in Gresham, Oregon.
Ben was a world traveler with his trip to Jerusalem and New Zealand being his most memorable.  
Ben was happiest working in his shop creating beautiful works of art from wood, and metal. Ben was also a master mechanic and carpenter; he could repair or build anything. Ben also enjoyed gardening and landscaping.

Benjamin Lee is survived by Brother Raymond and wife Barbara Miller of Gresham, OR, Sisters Linda Miller of Hermiston, OR, and Sheila Cross of Kennewick, WA. Many nephews and nieces who love and adored him.  Sister Pennelope Pollard-Cano passed away in 2012. 

There will be a memorial service March 14, 2026 at Stanfield Community Center. Starting at 1:00 pm.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

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