Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Jean Miller of Carrington, N.D.
Jean Annetta Miller, 74, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020.
Funeral service was held Monday, August 23 at Kvernes Lutheran Church, rural Carrington. Burial took place at Kvernes Lutheran Cemetery. Pastor Rick Loewen officiated the service. Special music was provided by Rev. Rick Loewen and Emma Miller. Casket Bearers: Marcus Miller, Kayla Miller, Kaleb Ott, Jason Gahner, Jonathan Edwards, Loren Anderson and Mike Krosch. Honorary Bearers included former students of Kvernes summer Sunday school, former students from Carrington, New Rockford and surrounding areas, former 4-H members of Eddy and Foster Counties
Jean (Jeanie) was born on July 10, 1946. The daughter of Emil and Marion (Anderson) Anderson, she grew up in rural Eddy County. As a young girl, Jean attended school in New Rockford, N.D. After graduation, Jean attended Valley City State College, graduating in 1965 with a two-year teaching degree.
She wed Howard Douglas Miller on July 10, 1966 at Grace Lutheran Church, Sheyenne, N.D. They were blessed with three children. Together, they raised their family while farming in Nordmore Township, Foster County.
Throughout her days, Jean lived a true life as God's servant. She taught PreK and early childhood education in the Carrington area. After raising her family, she was a substitute teacher in Carrington, New Rockford, Kensal, and surrounding communities. Jean also worked for 10+ years at Stop-N-Go, Carrington and 5 years at Dan's Super-Valu North, Bismarck. Jean led Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at Kvernes Lutheran Church, Luther League Group, and was a 4-H club leader. Conducting Christmas programs at Kvernes was a highlight for her. Jean was a giving person, volunteering many hours as an organist, pianist, and vocalist for community events in the Eddy and Foster County area. She also participated in Nordmore Homemakers group.
Jean is survived by her children, Mark Miller, Matt (Emma) Miller all of Carrington and Angela (Jason) Ott of Dickinson; three grandchildren, Marcus Miller, Kayla Miller, and Kaleb Ott; a brother, Lawrence Anderson, New Rockford; sister, Stella (Gene) Edwards, Edgeley; many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Marion Anderson; her husband of almost 29 years, Howard Miller (June 1995); and sister-in-law Linda Anderson.
