Patsy Miller

Full name: Patsy Ruth Haws MillerbrbrResidence at time of death: Clovis, New MexicobrbrDate of Death: November 10, 2005brbrLocation of Death: Her home in ClovisbrbrDate of birth: May 4, 1930 Age: 75brbrPlace of birth: Clay Center, Kansas to Merna and Virgil HawsbrbrPreceded in death by: Her parents; and 1 Son Steven Miller of Ashland, VirginiabrbrSurvived by: Her husband of 58 years - Bob Miller of the home; 2 Sons Robert Miller Jr. and his wife Lynn of Lodi, California, and David Miller and his wife Patti of Saugus, California; 1 Daughter-in-law Marie Miller of Ashland, Virginia; 2brGranddaughters Stephanie Toro of Richmond, Virginia, and Michelle Miller of Saugus,brCalifornia; 1 Grandson - Bob Miller and his wife Skye of Stockton, California; 2 Great-grandsons Weslee and Greyson Toro of Richmond, Virginia; 1 Sister Elizabeth Kent and her husband Don of Spanaway, Washington; 2 Nephews Scott Kent and Ron Kent and his wife Debbie of Tacoma, Washington; and a number of cousins and many dear friends around the countrybrbrService information: Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 14, 2005 at the Steed-Todd Chapel. Dr. Ran Loy will officiate.brbrBurial will be at: Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in ClovisbrbrPallbearers: Mike Anthony, Nathan Goodall, James Goodell, Frank Grabowski, Larry D.brSmith, and Richard WragebrbrHonorary Pallbearers: Don Farmer, Earl Hudspeth, Donald Kent, Donald Killough, Lavarne Williams, Robert WoodbrbrMemorial Contributions: in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to thebrAmerican Cancer SocietybrbrSteed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101br575-763-5541brbrAdditional information: Pat graduated from Clay County Community High School withbrthe class of 1948 in Clay Center, Kansas. She married Robert D. Miller Bob who was in the military, and she spent 30 years as a military wife living in Indiana, Germany, California, Alaska, and New Mexico. Pat retired from Air Force civil service at Cannon Air Force Base with 26 years of service. After retirement she worked at Queens and Teens dress store and for Dr. Raymond Ortiz in Clovis. Pat was a member of First United Methodist Church of Clovis.brbrAs a military wife, Pat bravely and alone took their three sons at ages 1, 2, and 3 years old, to Germany, along with other military wives, on the first voyage of the USS United States ship, which was nicknamed The Diaper Run. Pat loved her beautiful home and garden and spent many hours tending her flowers and decorating their lovely home. Pat and Bob both loved to travel and made many trips around the country visiting family and friends. Pat passed to her rest after a difficult and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. brbrThe family extends heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the many friends and neighbors who so generously assisted in her care and visited Pat during her illness. Sincere thanks and appreciation is also extended to the dedicated and caring care-givers from Plains Regional Medical Center PRMC Hospice for the wonderful support and assistance during this difficult time.brbr