Carlyle Joseph Miller passed away on September 30, 2017 after a steadfast battle with cancer. He was a kind, light-hearted and passionate person who had a great love for life and respect for the world and humanity. Born in Seattle on January 11, 1961 he grew up in the Montlake neighborhood, and is survived by his brother Stuart. HIs parents were Ruth and Joseph Miller whose roots both reach deep into the Seattle area, each born in Washington themselves.
Carl graduated from Garfield High School in 1979. He ran cross country, swam competitively, and played the trombone in the Garfield Jazz Ensemble and marching band. He was a member of Splee'Bop Deluxe, a joyful holiday brass ensemble marching through the streets in winter season and delighting us all. A personal accomplishment was training for and running the Seattle marathon in 2007. He adored riding his bike and shared this love with his brother Stu. Over time he expanded his musical repertoire from brass, to guitar, piano, voice, musical mixing and composition.
Carl was known to his friends as a lifelong student of classic and sacred texts, art, music, design and poetry. He held deep appreciation for all expressive arts and composed rich and inspiring works. One accomplishment is his own rendering of the ancient wisdom shared in the Iching or Book of Changes (published in the late 9th century BCE). Carl was himself a genuine example of a phrase he summarized from the Iching # 53:
“The life of one who has brought their own particular nature to perfection is a constant inspiration to all in heaven and on earth.”
His body of work can be seen and heard at www.carlylemiller.com .
He has been a beloved citizen of Seattle, appreciated by those who had the privilege to know him. He left behind lifelong close friends, sweetheart Sherry Hoffman, and will be deeply missed by many.
Memorial Service will be held at St. Marks Episcopal Cathedral 1245 – 10th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98102. Reception to follow in Bloedel Hall. Sunday, October 22, 2017 2:00 pm.
Gifts in memory of Carlyle Joseph Miller can be made to “Medic One Gift & Trust Fund” and sent to:
Seattle Fire Department
301 Second Avenue S.
Seattle, WA 98104
206-386-1400