Eliza May Miller

May 12, 1931 - Sept. 26, 2008

PAONIA—Lifetime Paonia resident Eliza Miller passed away on Sept. 26, 2008 at Paonia Care Center in Paonia, Colo.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008 at the American Legion Wilson Head Post No. 97 in Paonia.

Eliza was born on May 12, 1931 in Salina, Kan., to Robert E. and Myrtle Wright Harding. She grew up and attended school in Paonia, where she lived her entire life.

On June 11, 1949 Eliza married James A. Miller in Delta, Colo.

Eliza worked as a mail carrier. She was very active in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, having the honor being a 50-year member. She was the poppy chairman for many years as well as a cook for Friday night suppers. Her other interests included gardening, cooking and helping others. Eliza had a soft spot in her heart for “critters,” often caring for them in her home.

Those grateful to have shared in Eliza’s life include one son, Dennis Miller of Paonia; two daughters, Joy (Frederick) Venard, Paonia, and Belle (Dan) Burgess of Rock Springs, Wyo.; one brother, Ray (Virginia) Harding, Paonia; and one sister, Dorothy (Jay) Boren, Delta, Colo.; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Miller; a son, George Miller; her parents and her stepmother, Gladys Pierce-Harding.

Memorial contributions may be sent to: American Cancer Society, 2754 Compass Drive, Suite 328, Grand Junction, CO 81506; Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416; or to your local library.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.