Obituary of Linda Elfreida Miller

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Linda Miller on September 26, 2009 at the age of 58. Linda leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband Bob Miller of Shellbrook, SK; her children: Cheryl (Grant) Archibald of Cold Lake, AB and their children Cody and Dane; Ryan (Lindsay) Miller of Calgary, AB; Stefanie (Mike) Lawton of Saskatoon, SK; Marliese (Tyson) Kasner of Shellbrook, SK; her brother Lloyd (Debbie) Helm of Holbein, SK; her mother-in-law Marjorie Miller of Shellbrook, SK; brother-in-law Glen (Bev) Miller of Shellbrook, SK; brother-in-law Lorne (Patty) Miller of Shellbrook, SK; and several nieces, aunts and uncles. Linda was predeceased by an infant daughter Cora, her parents Bruno and Edith Helm, her grandparents Ludwig and Matilda Helm and Emilie and Adolf Hoehn, her father-in-law Bob Miller Sr., her grandfather and grandmother-in-law Wilfred and Ruby Vincent, and her uncle Ervin Helm. Linda was born January 29, 1951 in Prince Albert, SK. She was raised on a farm in the Holbein area with her twin brother, Lloyd. Linda married the love of her life, Bob Miller, in 1969 and moved to a farm in the Rozilee area 7 miles North East of Shellbrook where she lived for 39 years. Her life was devoted to her family, the farm, her friends and curling. Linda worked at the Credit Union in the 1970's and before she resigned to raise her family, she had worked her way up to assistant manager. Linda was very active in the community of Shellbrook: she was the President of the Shellbrook Curling Club and served on the executive board for a number of years, she organized and coached the junior curling program in Shellbrook for over 15 years. She was also an active member of the St. John's Lutheran Church. Linda's greatest love was her family and she kept everyone active by going to church, participating in sports, and vacationing at Waskesiu Lake. She loved gardening, sewing, reading, listening to music, golfing, and curling. She was a very loving and compassionate woman and will be missed by all who were touched by her. The Funeral Service for Linda took place on Thurs. Oct.1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Elk's Community Hall in Shellbrook, Pastor Doug Schmirler was officiant, Nicole Philip was the Pianist, special music was sang by Debbie Helm, Kim Zawislak, and Pam Boettcher. Eulogists were Stefanie Lawton and Ryan Miller; pallbearers were Vern Helm, Ron Helm, David Helm, Jerry Sommerfeld, Ernie Sommerfeld and Dennis Sommerfeld. Interment took place in the Shellbrook Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the Shellbrook & Districts Health Services Renovation Project.