"Dear Grandma,
There are not enough words in this world that can express how much you will be missed. I have gotten to see you almost everyday for the past two years. I will miss seeing your smiles, hearing your jokes,and hearing you laugh. You loved life and LOVED your family. You have held on strong and I admire you for that. Seeing you always made my day better. I will always cherish the last days that you had with us.
Love Samantha
"
In loving memory of
Evelyn June Miller
June 1, 1921 - September 20, 2008
Evelyn June Miller, 87 of Homer, NE passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA surrounded by her family. Funeral Services were held Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at the Holy Spirit Retirement Home Chapel, 1701 W. 25th Street, Sioux City, IA. Graveside services were held Thursday at Green Valley Cemetery in rural Homer, NE.
Evelyn was born June 1, 1921 in rural Homer, NE, the daughter of Frederick and Jenny Eriksen. She married Edward R. Miller on October 10, 1939. They resided on the family farm in rural Homer, NE. Mr. Miller passed away in 1996. Evelyn remained on the family farm until moving to Holy Spirit Retirement Home in 2004. She was the proud mother of two children, Roger Miller of Homer, NE and Janice Brendle of LaVista, NE.
Evelyn worked as a cook at Flaugh's Cafe in Homer, NE for many years, in addition to being a homemaker and a farm wife. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Evelyn will be remembered by her family and friends for many of her delightful traits. To her son and daughter, she will be forever held in their hearts as a loving mother. To her grandchildren and their families she will remain in our hearts as a spirit that taught us to be strong, to live life with determination, to gain strength from our families and to not fear adversity. She enjoyed spending time with her family playing cards, sharing family meals, and just visiting over coffee and milkshakes. Our most delightful memories includes her stories about our family history, trips to Omaha to visit her daughter and grandchildren, her annnual garden, in which she took great pride, and her high spirited nature. She enjoyed going to football, volleyball and basketball games to watch her grandchildren and great grandchildren. While at Holy Spirit Retirement Home she met many new friends, loved bingo and attending services with Father Meinen. As a mother and grandmother, she has shared the happiness of the births of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, the joy of our achievements as individuals and families and has been there through the difficult times as well to lend support and encouragement to us all.
She is survived by a large family which includes her son and his wife, Roger and Theresa Miller of Homer, NE and their children, Christy Stolze and Tony Josta, Homer, NE, Jody Miller-Wingert-McRoberts, Homer, NE and Kathy and Todd Rosener, Newcastle, NE. Her daughter, Janice Brendle of LaVista, NE and her children, Lisa and Adam Nasim, Laura Brendle, and Roger and Tamara Brendle all of Omaha, NE. She took great pride in her granchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren who include Andrew Stolze, Abbie Stolze, Aaron Wingert, Sara Wingert, Taylor Wingert, Samantha and Chance Bernstrauch, Garrett and Alex Holgate, Jacob Luiken, Madelyn and Ayden Rosener, Jamie, Sierra and Keyana Brendle, Shalynn, Kaliyah and Kalob Brendle, Skylee Brendle, Emily Guy and Tucker Wingert. She has a sister, Ms. Dorothy Zentmire of Yankton, SD.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, and her sisters, Amanda Queen, Josie Reinger, and a brother, Bob Eriksen.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Wingert, Andrew Stolze, Garrett Holgate, Alex Holgate, Jacob Luiken and Roger Brendle. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Nasim, Todd Rosener, Tony Josta, Chance Bernstrauch, Adam Uhl and Robert Criss.
Donations in her memory may be sent to Holy Spirit Foundation Fund, 1701 W 25th Street, Sioux City, IA.
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"Oh, Evelyn, you have always been a part of my life from my early childhood to my current life. I know I must say goodbye, but I also know that we will meet again. Goodbye dear aunt."
"I remember so many things about Evelyn. She was always so easy going and always had a smile. Within the last 9 years I made many trips back to visit the Homer area and my relatives. Evelyn would invite us out and always give us some ice-cream even though I don't think she was supposed to eat it. The last time I visited she was in a convalescent home and unable to walk very well, but she still had her smile and we could reminisce together. She will be missed. Our condolences to her family. She was truly a very special person."