Donna MILLER

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MILLER: Donna “Joyce”(nee Sample) 82 years, beloved wife of Bill Miller of Lions Manor, formerly of Justice, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 lovingly surrounded by her family at her residence, Rideau Park Personal Care Home. Left to cherish Joyce’s memory are her loving husband, Bill Miller, and their children- the five J’s – Jim & Cathy, Joanne & Jim Boyd, Jack & Arleen, Janet & Brent Campbell, Jeff & Kim; eleven grandchildren- Michelle Miller & Dustin Hargreaves, Heather Miller & Rob Brown, Jonathan Miller & Mackenzie Hales, Janelle, Ryan & Sarah Boyd, Allan & Kimmy Miller, Meghan & Bryce Cronkrite, Kyle & Kristen Campbell, Kristie & A.J. Miller and two great grandchildren- Rudy Cronkrite & Piper Boyd. Joyce also leaves to cherish her memory, Bill’s sister, Marie & Art Williamson and their children – Linda, Lorie, Louise, Barb, Bev, Lawrence and their families. She has relatives from coast to coast across Canada. Joyce was the only child of James Augustus "Gus" and Margaret Sample. On September 9, 1932 a beautiful baby girl, Joyce, was born at her parents’ home in Rapid City, MB. Joyce attended school in Rapid City and was known for her lovely handwriting and good grades. She belonged to C.G.I.T. and loved sports. Joyce met Bill when she attended Brandon College in 1949 where she roomed with Bill’s sister, Marie. After three years at Winnipeg General Hospital, and many fond memories of nursing training, Joyce graduated as a R.N. in 1953. She attended her class reunions for a number of years, renewing her friendships with those she trained with. Joyce worked at Minnedosa Hospital. Joyce and Bill were married at Rapid City on January 28, 1954 and they celebrated 61 years of marriage on January 28, 2015. Bill and Joyce lived together on the farm in the Justice area until 2013. Joyce loved her family and took great joy in husband Bill, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joyce was very creative and loved organizing events and was an excellent cook. Joyce was very involved with the Justice Community and Justice United Church and U.C.W. She played the piano and played the organ at Justice Church for 15 years, and sang in the choir. With their 5 children born in 6 years, was very involved with Baby Band, and was a 4-H Leader. She loved to read and was an avid curler and golfer. Joyce was a very special woman, a good friend, and a very passionate and caring person, with a wonderful personality, and was always patient and kind with a wonderful smile. Throughout her life Joyce was blessed with many wonderful friends and neighbors. Bill and Joyce shared many fun times with new and old friends wintering in Hawaii and Mesa, AZ for over 35 years. Joyce was also very blessed to have shared so many special memories with her husband Bill who visited her every day during her stay at Rideau Park for the past 22 months. The family would like to sincerely thank all the staff at Rideau Park for their dedicated care. A private graveside service for the family will be held at Humesville Cemetery. The family invites you to a memorial service on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Central United Church, 327 - 8th Street, Brandon at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joyce may be made to Humesville Cemetery, c/o Gordon Link, Box 29, Forrest, MB, R0K 0W0. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 204-727-0330. A Mother holds her childrens’ hands for a while, and their hearts forever.

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 28, 2015