"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.
Tributes
"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."
"Please accept our condolences on your loss. It seens like only yesterday that we were all on the farm and going to country school. I remember going to birthday parties at your house and remember your mom there. Time passes so quickly. You're in our thoughts and prayers."
"My fondest childhood memories are of visiting your farm to play with Roger and Janice in the Timber. I remember you as always having a smile, just like the picture on this page. I will be saying a prayer for you."
" If Tomorrow Starts Without Me Author believed to be David Romano When tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn't cry The way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand, and said my place was ready, In heaven far above, And that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for, So much left yet to do, It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays The good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had If I could re-live yesterday Just even for a while, I'd say good-bye and kiss you And maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized, That this could never be, For emptiness and memories, would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne. He said, "This is eternity, And all I've promised you." Today your life on earth is past, But here life starts anew I promise no tomorrow, But today will always last, And since each day's the same way There's no longing for the past. You have been so faithful, So trusting and so true. Though there were times You did some things You knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven And now at last you're free. So won't you come and take my hand And share my life with me? So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart. "
"When I Must Leave You When I must leave you For a little while, Please do not grieve And shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you Through the years, But start out bravely With a smile. And for my sake And in my name, Live on and do All the things the same. Feed not your loneliness On empty days, But fill each waking hour In useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort And in cheer, And I, in turn, will comfort you And hold you near. And never, never Be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you In the sky. ~ Helen Steiner Rice ~ "
"Miss you always"
"You will always be in my heart and will never be forgotten.The memories of visiting the farm and christmas with the family will always be cherished."
"Gramma Miller, I will never forget all of the good times we shared out at the farm. Riding in the wagon on the back of the lawn mover, playing rummy, making eggs and banana milkshakes. You were a very big part of my childhood and you will never be forgotten."
"I NEW THE DAY WOULD COME TO SAY GOODBYE, BUT I WILL NEVER BE READY. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOU MADE FOR ME AND MY KIDS.
I WILL NEVER FORGET SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY. THE MEALS YOU MADE WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD. I ALWAYS LOVED JUST SPENDING TIME ON THE FARM, SO DIFFERENT FROM CITY LIFE.
YOU GAVE THE BEST GIFT OF ALL, WHICH IS MY MOM. THANK YOU FOR MAKING HER THE PERSON SHE IS TODAY. YOU GAVE HER YOUR STRENGTH AND LOVE. I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU AND MOM.
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOUR MEMORY IS CHERISHED.
LOVE LISA"
"I WILL MISS COMING TO VISIT YOU. I LOVE YOU GRANDMA MILLER"
"I LOVE YOU GRANDMA MILLER
I WILL MISS YOU"
"We loved to dance, and we worked hard, we told our jokes and enjoyed talking to a lot of folks.
We shopped, went to the casino and loved to eat.
We played our rummy and loved to compete.
My Mom, my friend, right to the end.
"
"Miller family know that you are in our thoughts and prayers now, and always. If you need anything at all please let us know."
"Some of my fondest memories of Grandma are our trips to Omaha, taking her shopping, doing errands and enjoying her telling the stories of our family, giving me advise, laughing at the fact that we almost always ended up on the wrong road, low on gas, discussing the fact that no one needed that much peanut butter and Honey Nut Cheerios on hand...If you know Grandma, you know what I am talking about:) "
"Grandma.. you were a strong amazing woman. I will never forget one of our trips to Omaha when you yelled at my mom to get gas when we still had 1/2 tank left :) I will also never forget your milkshakes when we would come and visit.. I love you..and you will be missed... "
"Grandma, you have always been a shining light in my life. You gave me strength when my life was difficult, you shared in my joys when life brought me wonder. I will already keep your words of wisdom in my heart and your strength and determination in my actions.... I love you... Christy "