Lillian Oleson Miller, 102, was called home to her Savior July 23. She died in Laramie at Spring Wind Assisted Living Facility.
Lillian was born March 23, 1915 in Greybull, WY to Martin and Johanna Oleson. She was raised on an Emblem, WY farm, attended grade school at East Emblem School, graduated from Greybull High School in 1932 and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business from The University of Wyoming in 1938. She was UW’s first Homecoming Queen.
Lillian married Frank Miller on Sept. 21, 1940 in Laramie where they made a wonderful home for two children, Donald and Joanna. Before a full life as a loving homemaker, Lillian worked at the UW Cashier’s and Registrar’s offices. A long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church, she enjoyed her Norwegian heritage, caring for her family, cooking, flowers, family sing-alongs, pinochle and picnics.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank, sisters, Alice Welton, Orpha Link and Anna Mae Davison, and brothers Martin, Orin, Amos, and John Oleson.
She is survived by a brother Raymond Oleson (Julia) of Meridian, Idaho, daughter Joanna Miller of Cornelius, OR, and son Don Miller (Lois), grandson David Miller (Kimberly), granddaughter Michelle Ottoes (Mike), and great granddaughters Alyson and Emily Ottoes, all of Cheyenne.
A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Laramie at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 28 with the Pastor Darrell Debowey officiating.
Memorials may go to Zion Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour.
Don, Lois and family, Your mom was such a beautiful women in so many different ways, and we are sorry for your loss. I see your names on the reunion list and look forward to seeing you again next week. Joe & Lynn Benson
Dear Don, Loie & Joanna, I have such good memories of the years in Laramie with all of you and your family. Such an exemplary Christian life your Mom lived. I regret that I was actually in Laramie at the time of Lillian's services for a baseball tournament, but did not know of them since I had been on the road for over a week. May God keep you all in his tender care as he now has your mother in his heaven waiting for us to arrive too. Bill Sedlacek
To the Miller Family. Fran and I extend our sympathy to your family for the loss of a devout Christian woman and a wonderful friend to my dearly departed parents. I have great memories of growing up with your family as well. God be with you all. Dennis Friday
Dear Don and Joanna - It's always hard to lose our Moms. Especially one so lovely as yours. Our folks surely did enjoy one another and it was a pleasure for my Mom when she and Lillian both lived at The Regency at the same time. Lillian had a good long life and the world is a poorer place with9ut her. Barbara Barnes
I'm am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of both your mom and dad from Zion. Thoughts and prayers. Nancy Brosz Stanze
It's with sorrow and sadness that we temporarily say goodbye to Aunt Lillian. She is a great and noble woman. She has had a big influence on my life and many others. We extend our sympathy to her family. We love you all.