In Memoriam: Jesse Miller OD '49

Jesse Miller OD '49 died on Feb. 7, 2020 at the age of 95. After serving in World War II, Miller decided to follow in his father's footsteps and study optometry. After graduating from Pacific, he was one of only two optometrists in the Navy. Miller and his wife settled in Springfield, Ore., where he was able to open his own practice, focusing on developmental vision, and vision therapy to overcome reading and learning difficulties. 

Miller is survived by his wife, Phyllis Beisma; his five children, Mervin Miller, Mark Miller, Myrna Miller, Myron Miller and Myrna Miler; as well as many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.