Raphael was preceded in death by his father Edward Milo Millet, sister Katrina Nelson, mother-in-law Ruth Brinkerhoff, bonus daughter Grace Yi Yan, brother-in-laws Matthew Brinkerhoff and Robert Peterson, sister-in-law Tracy Brinkerhoff, niece Misty Brinkerhoff, and nephew Alex Brinkerhoff. One of his most treasured compositions to listen to was Handel’s Messiah. He loved singing the special songs he wrote for each of his children, participating in the choir with his symphonic voice, and playing the trumpet and piano. He collected and shared extensive playlists of his favorite songs. He would jump at any opportunity to help someone. Visiting with his friends as he delivered the cookies was one of his favorite things to do. He loved to spoil his family, friends, and neighbors with soft ginger snap cookies he baked with care each Christmas season. Raphael loved to welcome guests to his home with the best breakfast spreads. He enjoyed teaching and quizzing his children on the Merriam-Webster Word of the Day. He had the gift of gab and was a skilled debater with his verbose lexicon. Raphael esteemed all learning, but had a particular love for studying and understanding new languages. He enjoyed competitive board games, particularly strategic games with friends. One of his favorite activities was taking his family to BYU sporting events. Raphael was a dedicated sports fan - he cheered on his children at countless games, as well as every BYU sports team. Raphael also owned and operated his property management business for 18 years. Raphael worked for 26 years in the Utah County Recorder’s office as an administrative cadastral analyst. He served as district ledge chair, precinct chair, county delegate, and state delegate. ![]() Raphael’s fierce patriotism was evident in his work as President of the Kiwanis Club of Spanish Fork. Throughout his life, he served in various church callings including Bishopric counselor, High Priest Group Leader, and in the Stake Sunday School presidency. Raphael loved the people he served and the Spanish language. After high school, he served a Spanish-speaking mission in Fort Worth, Texas. Raphael gave generously throughout his life in his civic duties and religious participation in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He encouraged his children to pursue their passions. Raphael’s wife and children were his pride and joy. They had five children: Juliana, Natalie, Audrey, Myla, and Connor. Raphael married his eternal companion, Susan Elaine Brinkerhoff, in the Manti, Utah temple on August 12, 1994. He went on to graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Geography from Brigham Young University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Utah. He graduated as class valedictorian from Ramah High School in New Mexico, where he lettered in football and basketball. He attended middle school in Dennehotso, Arizona. ![]() He enjoyed his first job delivering newspapers. He attended Westmore Elementary and Lakeridge Junior High. Raphael was born on Septemin Provo, Utah to Nancy and Edward Milo Millet. Raphael Benjamin Millet passed away on at the age of 51.
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