Kirk D. Miller, a loving husband, devoted father, accomplished veteran, and celebrated golfer, passed away peacefully at his home in Loveland, Colorado, on November 14th, 2025, with his family by his side. He was 80 years old.
Kirk was born on June 20th, 1945. He and his beloved wife, Nina Michelle Miller, shared a remarkable life together, celebrating 54 years of marriage. They spent most of their lives in Pennsylvania before moving to Estes Park, Colorado, for their older years.
After graduating from high school in 1963, Kirk began his college career at the University of New Mexico (UNM). His education was proudly interrupted by his service in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Vietnam for two years. Upon his return, he completed his final two years at UNM.
Kirk’s greatest passions included the outdoors and his family. He was an avid and talented golfer, playing in local and state-level tournaments. He achieved a lifelong dream in 2008 by qualifying for the U.S. Senior Amateur and celebrated a major victory in 2015 when he won the State Senior Amateur Championship.
In his later years, Kirk discovered a passion for woodworking, creating many beautiful pieces that are now treasured by his family. He also loved to ski, fly fish, and travel extensively with Shelly, exploring Europe and Asia. His favorite trips were unforgettable adventures to Africa and New Zealand with his children.
Kirk is survived by his wife, Nina Michelle Miller; his children, Michael Miller and spouse Pam Miller and Kirsten McMillan and spouse Chris Gunia, and his three cherished grandchildren, Kirk, Spencer, and Julia McMillan.
I was saddened to hear about Kirk's passing. He and I played basketball at Jefferson Jr. High and together on HHS's Sophomore team as point guards and on the Varsity during our Junior and Senior years. He was really good at dribbling and was a great teammate along with Wayne Reese. He had a very successful career after college and even found time to become an excellent golfer, winning many golf tournaments according to his obituary. My condolences to his family. He was a great guy and fun to be with. Rest in peace Kirk!
Sorry to hear of Kirk Miller's passing. Another accomplished hornet. We have all been so blessed to have gotten off to a good start at Highland. Condolences to his family.
I'm greatly saddened by the news of Kirk Miller's passing. He talked me into pursuing golf more actively. I had played only occasionally but enjoyed it. He convinced me to try pursuit of a spot on the HHS golf team. I improved considerably during those first months and was lucky enough to win a spot to play in the state HS tournament that first year in Las Cruces. I was looking forward to playing during our senior year. Unfortunately, my family moved to Roswell and my golf improvement leveled off thereafter without Kirk's mentorship.
My sincere condolences to Kirk's family. He will also be missed by many others -- RIP, Kirk.
I knew Kirk in grade school and even then he was an enthusiastic golfer, something pretty unusual in grade school. He lived within walking distance of my home and I thought of Kirk a friend. But his family move away, and I understood the move to be out of state. So I did not expect to see him again, and in fact I never did. Until now I was not aware that we graduated from HHS at the same time.
James (Jim) Nohl
I was saddened to hear about Kirk's passing. He and I played basketball at Jefferson Jr. High and together on HHS's Sophomore team as point guards and on the Varsity during our Junior and Senior years. He was really good at dribbling and was a great teammate along with Wayne Reese. He had a very successful career after college and even found time to become an excellent golfer, winning many golf tournaments according to his obituary. My condolences to his family. He was a great guy and fun to be with. Rest in peace Kirk!
Steve Komadina
Sorry to hear of Kirk Miller's passing. Another accomplished hornet. We have all been so blessed to have gotten off to a good start at Highland. Condolences to his family.
Neal Kloepfer
Doug Turnage
I'm greatly saddened by the news of Kirk Miller's passing. He talked me into pursuing golf more actively. I had played only occasionally but enjoyed it. He convinced me to try pursuit of a spot on the HHS golf team. I improved considerably during those first months and was lucky enough to win a spot to play in the state HS tournament that first year in Las Cruces. I was looking forward to playing during our senior year. Unfortunately, my family moved to Roswell and my golf improvement leveled off thereafter without Kirk's mentorship.
My sincere condolences to Kirk's family. He will also be missed by many others -- RIP, Kirk.
Doug Turnage
Neal Kloepfer
Paul Cohen
I knew Kirk in grade school and even then he was an enthusiastic golfer, something pretty unusual in grade school. He lived within walking distance of my home and I thought of Kirk a friend. But his family move away, and I understood the move to be out of state. So I did not expect to see him again, and in fact I never did. Until now I was not aware that we graduated from HHS at the same time.