Carol Ewing Miller's Obituary
Carol Ewing Miller
December 12, 1943 - February 7, 2016
Carol Ann was born in Portland, OR to Robert and Elizabeth Ewing. A graduate of Wilson High School in 1961 she attended Willamette University and Oregon State University (65) with a degree in English and Secondary Education. Carol was a member and president of Gamma Phi Beta. Many of her sorority sisters remained life-long friends.
Carol met Herbert Miller while at Willamette and they were married in Portland on July 31, 1965. They had three children and as a family enjoyed skiing and hiking and visiting Hawaii. They were active members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lake Oswego, OR. The fellowship of this community followed them through many life transitions.
In 1987 the family moved to El Dorado Hills, CA, where Carol resumed her teaching career and completed her Master's Degree. In 2004 Herb and Carol semi-retired to Bend, OR, where they enjoyed the Hi Desert activities. Carol gardened and hosted vibrant gatherings for book group and church activities. Winter months were often spent in Arizona and in 2014 they returned to the Portland area.
Carol is survived by her husband, Herbert; daughter Kristin Krueger and husband Robert; daughter Julie Jackson and husband Russell, son Ryan Miller; cherished grandsons Paul Krueger, Andrew Krueger and Luke Jackson and her sister Kathryn Libby. Her parents and granddaughter, Anna Jackson, greeted Carol into heaven on a beautiful sunny day.
We are grateful for Carol's life and will miss her warm smile and generous heart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lutheran World Relief or your favorite charity.
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