Fred Gilbert Miller

Fred Gilbert Miller, 74, passed away in Covina on May 31, 2017. Born on September 6, 1942 in East Los Angeles, Fred was born to his parents John & Tillie (Brown) Miller. Descending from a strong German heritage, Fred was a very, hard working man who worked as a baker for over 35 years, and always worked to take great care of his family. He will be missed deeply by his family and friends.

Fred was raised in East Los Angeles and attended Roosevelt High School. Unbeknownst to him, the woman who would be his wife, Anna Maria Mares, attended a rival high school, Garfield High School. Fred and Anna Maria didnt meet until attending a continuation school, and from then on it was history. They were married on June 8, 1963 in East Los Angeles and Fred passed away just days prior to his 54th wedding anniversary with Anna Maria. Together they have four children, Fred, Brenda, Cynthia and Derrick.

Among Freds many interests, he was most known for enjoying classic western movies. He was a huge fan of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. His family recounts how he will forever be remembered whenever the Miller family watches one of these classic movies.

Fred is survived by his wife, Anna Maria; his four children, Fred, Brenda, Cynthia and Derrick; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, June 10th, 2017 at 1:00pm at White Emerson Mortuary, 13304 Philadelphia St., Whittier.