Justin Dale Miller

Dr. Justin D. Miller, 49, of Fort Collins, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. Justin was born on March 10, 1974, in Washington, D.C. to Linda and Ross Miller. Justin grew up in Macon, Georgia. He graduated from First Presbyterian Day School where he excelled both academically and athletically, playing varsity football, basketball, and track and earning the state title in the 800 meter his senior year. Upon graduation he moved to Athens, Georgia to attend University of Georgia where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Justin then entered medical school at the Medical College of Georgia, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving as Chief Resident during his fourth year. After finalizing his residency, Justin settled in Fort Collins, Colorado, becoming an Anesthesiologist for the Northern Colorado Anesthesia Professionals, where he provided exceptional medical care for the last 18 years. Justin married his beloved wife, Ruth, on April 7, 2001, in East Aurora, New York. He and Ruth have one daughter together, Kate. Justin’s favorite hobbies included: cycling, hiking, and skiing, especially alongside Ruth, Kate, and his brother Andrew. He especially revered the annual tradition of going on a backpacking trip with Kate. Next to his love for his family and favorite hobbies, Justin was an avid Georgia football fan– Go Dawgs! Justin is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Kate; father, Ross; brother, Andrew (Allison); nephew, Matt, and niece Erin. He is preceded in death by his mother Linda. A reception will be held in honor of Justin’s life beginning at 12:30, Sunday, March 3, 2024, at The Harmony Country Club, 6432 Grand Tree Boulevard, Timnath CO. If you wish to honor Justin’s memory, please consider making a donation to either the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County, 525 W. Oak Street, Suite 1310, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (allianceforsuicideprevention.org) or the Justin Miller, M.D. Memorial Scholarship at First Presbyterian Day School at 5671 Calvin Drive, Macon GA 31210 (fpdmacon.org). Please visit Justin’s tribute page at goesfuneralcare.com to share condolences and memories with his family.