Thelma Katherine Miller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thelma K. Miller, cherished mother of 5, grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 12, and great- great grandmother of 3, passed away February 22, 2014 at McKay Healthcare and Rehab Center in Soap Lake. Thelma was born May 11, 1915 in Ramah, Colorado and carried the love of the Rocky Mountains with her no matter where she lived. She married Ellis Miller in 1937 and moved with their 3 boys to Ephrata in 1952 where they added 2 girls to the family which made Thelma very happy. After raising her family, Thelma became the owner of The Beehive, a craft business, in Ephrata. She loved all types of art and craft and enjoyed teaching others as well. She was a master at playing Pinochle which she also taught to her family and their many friends. Bridge playing was another passion. In her younger years she was a member of the VFW and Epsilon Sigma Alpha in Ephrata. Once she had the freedom to be on the move, she joined her family in western Washington for a while. Her love of the Rockies pulled her to move to Colorado to be with her daughter for a few years, and then she moved back to Washington where she finally stayed. She is survived by her 2 sisters, Dorothy Williams, age 96 and Gladys Tait, age 95 both of Denver, Colorado; her son Bob Miller of Chiloquin, Oregon; daughter Barbara Carlson of Auburn, Washington; daughter Cathy Hyden of Monument, Colorado; daughter-in-law Madalyn Miller of Ephrata, Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband Ellis, and her sons Danny Miller and Doug Miller. One of Thelma’s favorite sayings will stay with us always “It’s mind over matter”. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, WA.

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Thelma Katherine Miller

May 11, 1915 - February 22, 2014