Chip was a fantastic guy. Even in his sickness he considered himself the luckiest guy on earth. My wife and I will always remember how considerate and friendly he was. At Carlisle one year he sat down on the floor of the Chip's Choice display with us for a half hour just to chat. Knowing how busy he was were were amazed that he made time to get to know folks and at how much he enjoyed speaking with them.
Rich Lagasse
Here is the message we received earlier today which gives information on memorial contributions as well as the link to the Caring Bridge web site where you can leave a message in their Guestbook.
Carlisle Productions Co-founder
Chip Miller Dies at 61
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, coworker and friend will
be sorely missed by all.
Chip Miller passed away at approximately 12:30am CST on March 25 at the Mayo Clinic from complications related to Amyloidosis. He was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments.
Miller was diagnosed with primary Amyloidosis in December 2003. The rare plasma cell disorder, which attacks the body's main organs, affects about 2,000 people each year. Currently, there is no cure.
After the diagnosis, Chip and his wife, Judy, established a Web site at CaringBridge to keep family and friends updated during diagnosis and treatment. Visitors to the site were able to read Chip's patient journal and leave words of support in the guest book. Chip and Judy used this site to communicate with the many, many well-wishers who had expressed their concern.
Chip and Bill Miller started the first automotive event at Carlisle in 1974. Their business has grown to 12 automotive events this year, including Chip's favorite, Corvettes at Carlisle. Each year, more than half a million people come to events at the Carlisle Fairgrounds.
His interest in automobiles began when, as a child, he saw a magazine in a gutter with a custom car on the cover. He became fascinated with Chevrolet Corvettes after seeing an ad for a new 1957 Corvette. Chip has owned more than 80 Corvettes in his life, as well as many other vehicles. He was very interested in racing, especially vintage Corvettes.
Miller was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America, Shelby Owners Club and at least a dozen Corvette clubs.
Chip remained positive until the end and continued to think of others rather than himself. "It shows how selfless Chip is and the wonderful person he is," said Diane Vaughn, co-worker and friend of Chip's for more than 20 years. "He wants to widen the knowledge of this disease so that through him, others will live."
Memorial Services
Saturday, April 3rd at 1 p.m.
Otterbein United Methodist
647 Forge Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-258-6704
Visit this Mapquest link for a map.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the
Chip Miller Charitable Foundation, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013-1588.
Media Organizations
There is a press release and high resolution photography available in the media section of our Web site.
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