TUCSON, ARIZONA -- The President of SAHBA, David Godlewski, notifying SAHBA members of the passing of one its members, John Wesley Miller, wrote the following:
"We are deeply saddened to inform you that earlier today, John Wesley Miller – SAHBA Board Chairman in 1985 and founder of John Wesley Miller Companies – passed away with loved ones at his side. It is difficult to put into words the magnitude of effect John had on SAHBA and on the Home Building Industry over the years. He was far ahead of his time in embracing sustainable building practices, building green homes before doing so was embraced as a mainstream practice. His efforts resulted in extensive recognition, awards and accolades over the years including from the Department of Energy."
"John’s contribution and impact on SAHBA will always be felt, and, in a practical way can easily be seen as well, as John purchased the land and led the construction of SAHBA’s headquarters in the early 1970’s. He was a founding member of our Green Build Council and actively worked in the drafting of NAHB’s green building Code. John was on the SAHBA Board of Directors for many years and was a Senior Life Director of NAHB. He also helped to create the Lute Olsen Golf Outing. In 2017, John received the SAHBA Legacy Award for Lifetime Contribution. We owe him a debt of gratitude."
"Perhaps more impressive than his professional accomplishments was his willingness and desire to make a positive impact in the lives of everyone he encountered. Rarely do we have an opportunity to meet someone as selfless, engaging and positive as John was. His stories and his smile were always welcome and appreciated at SAHBA. It was a true pleasure whenever you had a chance to spend time with him and learn something new about SAHBA, the home building industry or the Tucson community. For someone who accomplished so much, and was beloved by so many people, he never sought recognition and certainly did not have an ego. It seemed he simply wanted everyone to experience the same love for life that he had."
"He will be greatly missed but not forgotten. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his family in this difficult time."
"As we receive additional information about funeral or memorial services, we will pass them along."