Naomi Estella Miller
September 15, 1918 - July 1, 2013
Obituary
Naomi L. Miller
Born in Lansingburgh, New York, on September 15, 1918, to Rev. John Lavender and Myrtle Smith Lavender. Went to her Savior on July 1, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents and four older brothers. Beloved wife of 72 years to Dr. Jay W. Miller. Mother of Virginia Day (husband Tom Clayton), John Warren Miller (wife Laura Macpherson) and Susan Miller Baskett. Naomi was grandmother to eight and great grandmother to seven.
Naomi was a dedicated nurse and active in her church and community. She lived a life of service to others, and whether family, friend or stranger, near or far, jailed or free, wealthy or poor, Naomi’s door was always open. Above all, she had great faith and love for her Lord.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at Bayview Manor, 11 W. Aloha Street, Seattle, WA 98119.
It was an honor to know Naomi through Trinity United Methodist church. I loved watching her and Jay come into church, dressed so beautifully and always so gracious and kind. If ever there was a saint heading on the express train to heaven, it would be Naomi. She will be greatly missed.
Spent so much time at your Mother’s house. I really enjoyed her company. Diana and I will be there Tuesday. Hope the family is doing okay.
Sincerely,
Eric Gubens
Mom. I know you’re up there shining down & watching over us from your star. Your spirit is everlasting.
Mom-
You are indeed shining down on us from your star.
Also checking up on us- helping us mind our manners, and most of all reminding us, as you did the last time you “held court” on Mother’s day to “never forget that the most important thing is love”.
You gave that to all of us in overflowing measure, and we are so rich for it.
Missing you,
Virginia xoxoxxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxxoxoxoxxo
I feel so blessed to have had my GREAT Grandma around for the 25 I’ve been on this Earth. Very few people are able to say they’ve had that. Although physically gone, her presence is still felt by me and I’m sure by many others whose lives were touched by her in some way or another. We love you Great Grandma! I know your soul is just continuing on its never ending journey!
Jay, I hardly knew Naomi, but I think that the two of you were made for each other. RejoIce in your grandchildren..Take a hike.
Thank you for sending me a notice of Naomi’s passing. By our conversations, I could tell that she was a very gracious person. I remain in your debt for your many acts of kindness and support. My prayer is that someday all of our activities will be paid in full, if not by our own works which will continue over our whatever remains of our own lives, then by the gift of God which is steadfast.
Our joy to have shared so many wonderful times with Naomi and so we have wonderful memories. We send blessings to Jay and Naomi’s family and thank you all for sharing such a dear one with us. Helen and Gale Wergeland
I keep thinking of the wonderful months I spent with you in Seattle. I would have liked to visit more often, but it is a long way from Belgium. However, I do think of all of you a lot and offer my sincere condolences at the loss of Naomi who was such a dear person to all who knew her. I was so sorry I could not be there to share your 70th anniversary but I was hoping maybe she would reach 100 years and I would have made sure I came to celebrate. Sadly, it was a wishful dream and now, it will stay that way. Love, Nancy