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.
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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.
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