Kennith Miller Story
Evelyn Fox followed her sister, Edna Elliott to West Des Moines in the late 1930’s. During her stay in West Des Moines, Evelyn raised her seven children; Charles, Carolyn, Alberta, Kenneth, Joann, Sharon, and Annette.
Ken Miller, the middle child, was born in 1942 and lived and attained his education in West Des Moines: Phenix Elementary, Valley Junior High, and Valley High School.
Ken Miller, the middle child, was born in 1942 and lived and attained his education in West Des Moines: Phenix Elementary, Valley Junior High, and Valley High School. Ken graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor of Science in Education cum laude. He also attained a Master of Science in elementary and secondary administration. Ken was a teacher in elementary and middle schools and a high school Vice Principal.
Ken served his country in the U S Army as a warhead missile specialist and received an honorable discharge.
For 35 years Ken was active in athletics as a player, coach, and umpire in the softball league. He also officiated basketball games.