Earl Newmiller started plumbing, working on gas lines, heating and construction over 50 years ago in Sunburst, Montana, where he grew up. Back then everyone worked with their fathers to learn the trades. His family moved to Washington State in 1959 where Earl graduated from Burlington-Edison High school 1963. Then he attend Skagit valley Junior College. Where he found the love of life put College on hold. He was married in July of 1965. Uncle Sam required his service so he joined the Navy and served until 1990 when he retired.