ANN MILLER

Condolences & Memories (3 entries)

• Dear Miller Family, I remember when Ann first came to Winnipeg, so our friendship has spanned over sixty years, she was the first person I knew who really LOVED coffee. After we were both married, and lived in different provinces, we knew what was happening in each other’s lives, because Ann and John kept in touch with my parents the MacLeod’s, and often visited them at their home in Norwood. My Mom baked their wedding cake and had it professionally iced, then the challenge was to pack it up for safe travel to Peterborough. During those early years in Winnipeg, Ann always seemed to enjoy a new adventure, like her first visit to a Prairie farm, the home of my Aunt and Uncle near Letellier. From what I was told the love of new adventures must have remained, because she bought and rode a motorcycle, not satisfied with just a driver’s license, she got a truck drivers license as well. (At least that is what she told me, and I believed her). Then, when John’s physical challenges increased, we admired her determination to provide for her family, by training for a new career, and then being willing to work the night shift. During her last visit to me in Toronto, she was delighted to find that the local Christian book store, had a good number of recently published used books. She carefully studied what was available, and what would be suitable for her Church library. This time, the packing and shipping were her challenge. She was very knowledgeable about the best postal rates and she packed the books into two cartons. Although neither of us were very strong, we managed to transfer the boxes to make their way to the church in Winnipeg. I treasure the memories of that last visit, and more recent visits on the phone. Now I look forward to our next meeting, and the chorus of a children’s hymn comes to mind: “Joyful, Joyful will our meeting be, when from sin our hearts are pure and free, and we shall gather Saviour with Thee in our Eternal Home.” Our Blessed Hope. Love, Catherine Tarr - Posted by: Catherine Tarr (Long time friend) on: Feb 14, 2012

• Ann you will be missed but NEVER forgotten. I have been your friend since my mom moved to Deer Lodge and I will forever keep you in my heart. I will never forget you taking pics on my wedding day of John and I or me always doing your nails some diff color or style and always going to bingo together and having a good laugh and I will never forget the card games you taught me. You were and still and always will be very special to me. Thanks for asking my mom about my leg and how I was doing after my accident and when I saw you that smile always came on your face. I will miss you dearly. - Posted by: Jayme-Lyn (Friend ) on: Feb 11, 2012

• To the family of Ann Miller: It is with sadness that I received news of your mother's death. Although, I did not know your Mother I was quite honoured to read that she served the church as a Deaconess since I chose that profession as well. I am sure words do not convey the impact that she had on many lives in the work of serving the church that she chose. I am assuming that your Mom could no longer serve as a Diaconal Minister (as we are now titled) when she married your father. Many things have changed since that day and I will convey your message and we will celebrate her life and contributions to the church in our service and prayers on Sunday. Our deepest sympathy to your families and those you love. Most Sincerely; Beth McLean ebethmcl@mymts.net - Posted by: Beth McLean, Diaconal Minister (Minister - Winnipeg Beach United Church) on: Feb 11, 2012