Taylor "Karl" Miller

Taylor Karl Miller, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at home from natural causes on November 17, 2022, surrounded by his family. In spite of his many life-threatening health challenges, Karl was blessed to have 18 bonus years with his family. He was like a cat with more than 9 lives. Every time we thought he would leave us, he would rally and continue living. Karl was born on a cold, snowy day, December 12, 1937, to Florence Todd Taylor and Clyde Allan Miller in Salt Lake City, Utah. Karl was a superstar athlete at Jordan High School where he received 12 letters, a school record that has yet to be broken. When he was 17, he met his sweetheart, Peggy Parker. After high school he was recruited to play basketball at the University of Utah. He played for 1 year, then made the decision to give up his full ride scholarship to become a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in Sydney, Australia. In addition to his regular missionary service, he was a member of the Mormon Yankees, an exhibition basketball team of missionaries that generated nationwide awareness about the church. On August 26, 1960, Karl married the love of his life Peggy Parker in the Salt Lake City Temple. They enjoyed 62 wonderful years together. Karl and Peggy had 5 super amazing children who are writing this obituary (because he refused to)! He was the best dad we could have asked for. He loved being part of his children’s lives. He taught us so many valuable life lessons and was a true hero to each of his children. We will all miss him greatly – especially his ever-present dad-jokes – but we know we will see him again! Karl was a fun-loving guy who loved sports, music, reading, movies, eating ice cream, flowers, photography, and spending time with his family. Most importantly, he adored his wife Peggy which is why he fought so hard to live as long as he could to be with her. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many positions in the church. He was quick to share his testimony of Jesus Christ and often told faith-promoting family stories. He loved the scriptures and told his grandchildren that he had read the Book of Mormon over 100 times. Karl is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Allan Miller and Florence Todd Taylor, and 3 siblings, Faith Taylor Miller, Clyde Alan Miller, and Eve Miller Gwinn. He is survived by his beloved wife Peggy, his brother Mark Taylor Miller, his children Marquette (Bill), Matthias (Carola), John, Micah, and Seth (Chandra), 22 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. A big thanks to Karl’s grandson, Kaylor Miller, and to Kirk and Andres from Solistice Home & Hospice, who spent many hours keeping Karl in good shape and looking his finest, and to his daughter Micah, whose tender care made it possible for him to live at home until the end of his life. Their services are greatly appreciated! Funeral services may be viewed on Zoom, for those who are unable to attend in-person, using the link below. https://zoom.us/j/91028813684?pwd=d3BsSU03VFdMR2lEYlNSREE3Y3Q5Zz09 Meeting ID: 910 2881 3684 Passcode: 461839

Taylor "Karl" Miller

December 12, 1937 - November 17, 2022