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In Memory Of

Margaret M. Miller, age 82, of Helena

February 22, 1942 – October 12, 2024

Margaret Mary Miller, age 82, of Helena passed away at her home Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Margaret was born to John Leo Miller and Mary Alice (Staniger) Miller at St. John’s Hospital in Helena February 22, 1942. She received her education in Helena. Margaret and John F. Miller were married March 17, 1967, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

Margaret worked for Mountain Bell for 7 years in Helena. Margaret lived in California for a short period of time prior to moving back to Helena and took a job at 1st National Bank, now known as US Bank. She retired after 35 years of service.

Margaret enjoyed camping, traveling, riding their trike motorcycle and spending time with family and friends. Margaret was a life member of the VFW Post 10010 in East Helena and a life member of MT Good Sams.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brother, 2 sisters and her husband John.

She is survived by her three children; John Miller of Helena, Becky (Dan) Stearns of Helena and Mike (Shana) Miller of California; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Service Schedule

Memorial Service

Noon

Tuesday October 22, 2024

Committal Shelter at Montana State Veteran Cemetery

Fort Harrison, Montana

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Reception

Immediately following the memorial service

Tuesday October 22, 2024

Lower Level of the VFW Post 10010

East Helena, Montana

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Service Schedule

Memorial Service

Noon

Tuesday October 22, 2024

Committal Shelter at Montana State Veteran Cemetery

Fort Harrison, Montana

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Reception

Immediately following the memorial service

Tuesday October 22, 2024

Lower Level of the VFW Post 10010

East Helena, Montana

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  1. Janet Hinkle says

    October 15, 2024 at 9:37 am

    Margaret was a good friend for many years, dating back to the Good Sam years. We enjoyed exercising and staying for lunch at the Senior Center, exercise class at St. Pete’s, long drives often stopping at the York Bar for a burger or th lake when Becky and Dan were camping. I let her off last Friday after exercise class not knowing it would be the last time. I will miss her terribly.

  2. Jane and Jose B says

    October 15, 2024 at 10:53 am

    Rest in Peace Aunt Margie.

  3. Diana nelson says

    October 15, 2024 at 12:25 pm

    Becky, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. May she dance with the Angels. Thinking of you and sending hugs.
    Diana

  4. Vonnie Jenkins says

    October 15, 2024 at 2:06 pm

    I’m so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. I got the privilege to work with her at US Bank. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Margaret until we meet again!!!

  5. Caleb Dalton says

    October 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    margaret was such a sweet lady I will miss her so much and exercise rip margaret we will all miss you very much

  6. ANGEL KAREN E LEMME says

    October 15, 2024 at 5:31 pm

    WHAT IS A MOTHER?
    A MOTHER HAS SO MANY THINGS TO DO, FROM WASHING, IRONING, CLEANING, TO TYING A SHOE. SHE SCRUBS, SHE MENDS, SHE COOKS AND SEWS, SHE BATHES THE CHILDREN AND WASHES THEIR CLOTHES. WHEN THEY FORGET TO WASH THEIR FACES CLEAN, AND THEIR CLOTHES ARE THE MUDDIEST YOU’VE EVER SEEN, WHO REPAIRS THE CLOTHES AND SCRUB THEM LIKE NEW? OF COURSE, THAT IS WHAT A MOTHER WILL DO.

    WHO BECOMES THE DOCTOR OR THE NURSE WHEN ARE ILL, APPLYING A BAND AID OR GIVING THEM A PILL? WHO BECOMES A TEACHER WHEN A CHILD HAS HOMEWORK? SHE MUST NEVER HER DUTY SHIRK. WHO BECOMES A DETECTIVE TO FIND A TOY OR A BOOK? FOR MISSING THINGS SHE MUST LOOK AND LOOK? WHO BECOMES A LISTENER TO EVERY HEARTACHE, TO EVERY ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT A CHILD MAKES? WHP SCOLDS THEIR CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE NAUGHTY, OR REMIND THEM OF GOD WHEN THEY ARE TOO HAUGHTY? WHO TENDS HER FAMILY WITH LOVE AND PATIENCE, TOO? OF CIURSE THAT IS WHAT A MOTHER WILL DO.

    (REST IN PEACE AUNT MARGIE)

  7. Joselyn L. says

    October 16, 2024 at 12:01 am

    Rest in peace great aunt Margie.

  8. Paul and Susie says

    October 16, 2024 at 4:36 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    We always enjoyed hot fudge sundaes with Marg at the Parrot Candy Store.

    God Bless. Love Paul and Susie

  9. Marie Brown says

    October 16, 2024 at 5:06 pm

    I’ve known Margaret for several years from exercise classes at the hospital and will miss her very much. May she rest in peace! Condolences to her family.

  10. Susan proul says

    October 17, 2024 at 8:25 pm

    Rest in peace Margaret….i was happy to have known you and John through raccoon club. My condolences to her family …

  11. Mardella Robinson says

    October 19, 2024 at 8:59 am

    Margaret was our lunch table partner at the Senior Center for the last couple of years. She had a lot of good stories to tell. My husband Jerry and I will miss her. I admired her determination to keep on going to the end.

  12. Cari Goebel Frahm says

    October 19, 2024 at 9:32 am

    So thankful Jerry & I went for trike rides w John & Margaret..shared visits over MANY years. My father enjoyed being “uncle John”; you all were great FAMILY!

  13. Shauna D Longmire says

    October 19, 2024 at 11:01 pm

    John, Becky, and Mike,

    I am sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a pretty cool gal who I enjoyed talking to! Maybe John, Gwen, Howie, Jim, Marcielle and my dad can take some good rides up there together.

    You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

    R.I.P my friend. Until we meet again.

    Shauna Longmire

  14. Karen Susag says

    October 22, 2024 at 8:01 am

    Sorry for your loss!! I met Margaret when I first came to Montana from Minnesota in 1962. We double dated for a while until I got married in 1965 and moved to Bozeman. We lost touch after that. I have thought of her often in the past years

  15. Rhonda says

    October 23, 2024 at 2:46 pm

    I worked with Margaret for many years at the Bank and enjoyed her company when her and John were camped down by the lake. She was a beautiful soul. RIP

  16. rick weston says

    October 24, 2024 at 10:49 am

    Sorry for your loss, Getting older sure can be tough losing loved ones. god bless,

  17. Sharon Nyland says

    October 29, 2024 at 8:23 am

    Becky, John and Mike.

    My memories of Margaret are that she was so kind, always had a smile. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you.

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Memorial Service

Noon

Tuesday October 22, 2024

Committal Shelter at Montana State Veteran Cemetery

Fort Harrison, Montana

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Reception

Immediately following the memorial service

Tuesday October 22, 2024

Lower Level of the VFW Post 10010

East Helena, Montana

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