An American Family History

Miller Funeral to be Held Saturday Funeral services for Robert Wilson Miller, 52, who dropped dead from a heart attack while at work at berth 94 last Wednesday will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Goodrich Halverson mortuary with the Rev. James Holmes, pastor of the First Baptist church officiating.  Mr. Miller was a ships' carpenter. He was born in Canada, came to the United States 50 years ago.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary (sic) Miller, residing at 664 Twenty-third street, and by a son Robert, and a daughter, Hester, as well as three sisters, Mrs. Edith (sic) Fish of San Francisco, Mrs. Mabel Johnson of San Diego and Mrs. Berna (sic) Johnson of Alaska.

Carpenter Drops Dead at Berth 94
R. W. Miller, 52, a carpenter living at 664 Twenty-third street dropped dead late yesterday afternoon while on the dock at berth 94, San Pedro waterfront.  He is believed to have been a victim of heart trouble.  The body was removed to the Goodrich-Halverson mortuary, where an autopsy examination was to be made late today and where funeral arrangements will be completed.

PIONEER'S FUNERAL HELD IN SAN PEDRO
R.W. Miller Came to San Diego 43 Years Ago

Funeral services for Robert Wilson Miller, 52, former San Diegan were held Saturday in San Pedro [California].  Miller, of recent years a resident of San Pedro, came to San Diego 43 years ago as a ship's carpenter. He is survived by his widow, two children, Robert and Hester, and three sisters, Edith Fish, San Francisco; Mabel Johnson, San Diego and Verna Johnson, Ketchikan, Alaska.