Genie May Miller, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Laramie surrounded by her loved ones on 6 June 2023.
Born to Lawrence Audra Wintermote and Eugenia May (Wall) Wintermote on 17 December 1936 in Casper, Wyoming, She is survived by her three children, Gerald (Debbie) and Steven (Jerd) from Laramie, and Shane Jepson (Brent) from Powell. She was also survived by brother Gene Wintermote from Shoshoni, grandchildren Jake Miller, Holly Bray, Zak Miller, Colin and Morgan Jepson, and Ploy Inthranuruk and 11 great grandchildren. She was a proud aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Genie was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 63 years Harold Lloyd Miller, and brother Varnard (Red) Wintermote.
Genie spent her early years on their ranch on Poison Spider and their family homestead on the Sweetwater River in the Red Desert, attending schools in Lander, Morton and eventually Riverton, where she was graduated from High School in 1954. She worked as a service manager for Sears for many years and later in the food service department at CWC.
She went back to school at Central Wyoming College where she earned her Associate Degree in Business in 1997. She enjoyed learning new things and took every art class that CWC had to offer and was an accomplished artist in sculpture, drawing, painting, stained-glass and metal work. She also took classes in guitar and was self-taught in playing the hammer-dulcimer. She will forever be remembered for making treasured quilts for every child, grandchild, great grandchild, births, and special occasions. Genie loved to travel and visited Australia, Mexico, Italy and many places in Canada and the United States.
Most of all Genie lived for family, real and extended, and will be greatly missed by family members, and the many friends and people that were touched by her life.
Genie will be celebrated at a memorial service at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home at 1:00 on 16 June 2023, with a reception to follow at Washington Park Shelter #1 in Laramie.
Gerry, Steve and Shane: So sorry to hear of your moms death. Your mom was such a sweet lady and caring woman. I have fond memories of her. I am sending you my condolences and hope your heart is not too heavy with grief. Grief is the price of love. I am well and would love hearing from you. Nancy Novotny.
So sorry to hear of Genie’s passing. I know she truly enjoyed her trip to Italy with the Eppson Center group and Steven. She will be missed. Tammy Comer and the staff at the Eppson Center.
Genie was always a gentle soul. Soft spoken and so loved by all who knew her. Although there were many miles between us, she was often thought of. Rest in peace. Denny and Connie Miller Panama Nebr
Thoughts and prayers to all of the Family. She was one of a kind. Will miss her deeply. Terry & Nancy Gullion and family.
So sorry for your loss. Aunt Genie will be greatly missed by one and all. Rita Miller Barnes
So sorry for your loss. My mother (Jeannine Miller) always has has the greatest respect and admiration for Genie. She will live in your hearts forever. Jeannine Miller (William), Sandra and Barbra.