Union-Harney County OR Archives Obituaries.....Miller, Marilyn Ann Reed May 29, 2010
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La Grande Observer June 1 2010
Marilyn Ann Miller

La Grande

1946-2010

Marilyn Ann Miller, 63, of La Grande, died May 29 in the log home her husband
built her, while surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the LDS Stake Center, 1802
Gekeler Lane. Burial will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery, with a
reception and video at the LDS Stake Center.

Marilyn was born June 14 (Flag Day), 1946, in Burns at Valley View Hospital to
Lee and Irene Reed. The Reed family were part of the original pioneers that
helped settle Harney Valley. She grew up in Burns where she enjoyed the outdoors
and spent time with her father on hunting and fishing trips. Marilyn and her
family were active members of the Burns Baptist Church. She worked at her
parents’ store, Reed Office and Supply.

Marilyn graduated from Burns Union High School in 1964. She was a member of the
Burns High School Band where she played the flute. She had the leading part in
the high school play her senior year and was a National Honor Society member.

After high school, Marilyn moved to Portland and attended Portland Dental
Assistant School, graduating in 1965. That summer she married Verl E. Miller,
her high school sweetheart. The family moved to Provo, Utah, where Marilyn had
their first son, Verl C. Miller, born Jan. 7, 1966. Upon Verl’s graduation, the
family moved to Edwards Air Force Base in California for her husband’s first
teaching position. Their second son, Thad Lee Miller, was born Oct. 30, 1969, at
nearby Lancaster Hospital.

The family returned to Oregon with Verl teaching at The Dalles for two years and
then ultimately to La Grande in 1973. Marilyn took employment in the lab at the
Grande Ronde Hospital for more than 15 years and later went back and obtained
her real estate license.

For more than 28 years, she volunteered much of her time to support the La
Grande wrestling program. Those who knew her say she contributed to the success
of many young men over the years. Marilyn’s exceptional work ethic, care,
respect and love for others brought her close to many parents, wrestlers and
clients.

She continued in her real estate career and volunteer work until she was
diagnosed with cancer in 2006.

Marilyn loved nothing more than spending time with her family, grandchildren and
friends. Her lab employment with Grande Ronde Hospital started at 4:30 a.m. and
still, it was not uncommon for her to travel long distances to support her
grandchildren’s school and athletic events. She enjoyed planning out and being
involved in birthday parties and holidays for those she loved. After her
husband’s retirement she enjoyed taking long drives around Northeast Oregon to
take in the beautiful scenery and took several vacations.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Verl, of La Grande; sister, Brenda Whitsell
of Gallatin, Tenn.; sons, Verl and Thad Miller of Sherwood; two cousins; and six
grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to La Grande High School
Wrestling in care of Klel Carson, 62019 Starr Lane,

La Grande. Make checks to La Grande High School Wrestling. 

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