Benjamin A. Miller
August 8, 1992 — August 1, 2016
Benjamin A. Miller, 23 of Scranton, formerly of Bethlehem, died on Monday, August 1, 2016, at his home. Born August 8, 1992 in San Jose, California, he was the son of Jerry and Rhonda (Catudal) Miller of Bethlehem. He enjoyed playing sports, especially soccer with LV United. Ben was a gifted musician and artist. He was a guitarist, self-taught keyboardist, songwriter, music producer, and a founding member of the Allentown-based band, I AM King. Ben was very creative and an artistic photographer. He loved animals, especially the family's puppy, Bella. Wherever Ben went, he drew people together with his infectious smile, bright eyes, and joyful personality, creating energy, laughter, and fun. He was happy, deeply loved his family, friends, and God. We love him dearly and will miss him forever, but are confident we will see him again in heaven.
In addition to his parents he is survived by brother, Alexander W. Miller, maternal grandparents, Donald and Elaine Catudal, paternal grandparents, Jerry and Sue Miller, and great grandmother Hilda Glinke. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Friday, August 12, 2016, at Schisler Funeral Home 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067 and on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church 2344 Center Street, Bethlehem from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by an 11:00 AM service in the church. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Memorial Park, Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Ben's memory to the Little Creek Foundation, Ltd. in care of the funeral
home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com
Our beautiful boy was the happiest he had ever been in his life - God was blessing him in every imaginable way. But he had a devastating, chronic disease he battled courageously for eight long and arduous years. He suffered from Substance Use Disorder--a cunning, baffling, insidious disease with no known cure, only possible remission. Ben was doing great -- living a spiritual life with gratitude, clean and sober, loving life in recovery, dreaming dreams again, and setting goals for the future. He had a great support network with many friends in recovery. Three weeks earlier he started a great new job in the health insurance industry, bought a car, and secured a roommate in recovery. That weekend he moved into his new apartment that he worked so hard for and was so excited to get. But in a moment of unclarity, he made one poor choice and he paid the ultimate price. He died of a heroin overdose.
We feel no shame -- only love and compassion. Ben gave us the gift of becoming better people. He taught us so much, and we learned to be more gentle and loving to others and to ourselves. By loving Ben unconditionally through his illness, we became more compassionate, forgiving, honest, authentic, reflective and spiritual people. Please extend non-judgmental unconditional love to those suffering from this horrific disease, and give loving support to their families in every way possible.
In addition to his parents he is survived by brother, Alexander W. Miller, maternal grandparents, Donald and Elaine Catudal, paternal grandparents, Jerry and Sue Miller, and great grandmother Hilda Glinke. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Friday, August 12, 2016, at Schisler Funeral Home 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067 and on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church 2344 Center Street, Bethlehem from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by an 11:00 AM service in the church. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Memorial Park, Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Ben's memory to the Little Creek Foundation, Ltd. in care of the funeral
home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com
Our beautiful boy was the happiest he had ever been in his life - God was blessing him in every imaginable way. But he had a devastating, chronic disease he battled courageously for eight long and arduous years. He suffered from Substance Use Disorder--a cunning, baffling, insidious disease with no known cure, only possible remission. Ben was doing great -- living a spiritual life with gratitude, clean and sober, loving life in recovery, dreaming dreams again, and setting goals for the future. He had a great support network with many friends in recovery. Three weeks earlier he started a great new job in the health insurance industry, bought a car, and secured a roommate in recovery. That weekend he moved into his new apartment that he worked so hard for and was so excited to get. But in a moment of unclarity, he made one poor choice and he paid the ultimate price. He died of a heroin overdose.
We feel no shame -- only love and compassion. Ben gave us the gift of becoming better people. He taught us so much, and we learned to be more gentle and loving to others and to ourselves. By loving Ben unconditionally through his illness, we became more compassionate, forgiving, honest, authentic, reflective and spiritual people. Please extend non-judgmental unconditional love to those suffering from this horrific disease, and give loving support to their families in every way possible.
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