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Clare Miller Obituary

Clare S. Miller CHESAPEAKE - Clare Shamer Miller passed away Oct. 6, 2009, in the loving arms of her family from complications of a scuba diving accident in San Diego, Calif., where she had retired. Clare was born Feb. 12, 1944. She had been a teacher in the Chesapeake area for 30 years. She was a sister, mother, grandmother, counselor, equestrian and a feisty lover of life. In her spare time, she raised Arabian horses and earned two master's degrees. During her retirement, she captured all that life had to offer, including dancing, sports, painting, photography, bridge and travel. In honor of her true spirit of life, her family encourages everyone to sing, dance, play and enjoy the beauty of this world in every moment. All her family and friends will miss her fun-filled spirit. Her daughter, Marie; son Mark; his six children; sisters, Kay and Gayle; and former husband, Dan Miller of Alexandria, Va., survive Clare. Her parents, Sally and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Frank Shamer predeceased her. A memorial service in celebration of Clare's life was held Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 in San Diego. Donations in honor of Clare can go to Equi-Kids where her beloved horse Akwa is still in service for disabled kids at 2626 Heritage Park Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-6795; or phone (757) 721-7350; www.equikids.org.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 30, 2009.

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November 4, 2009

Marie...I met U many yrs. ago @ your Mom's house..also, think I met your dog, Drucilla? & saw her often. I know Clare told me U were a professional dancer, & had had some trouble w/your knees....she was Very proud of you. I also knew of Akwa's illness, & subsequent recovery... I always inquire about the dear ole fella as my niece helps volunteer 4 EquiKids & C's him often. (Actually knew Akwa & his mom, Bey, when they were @ Cashvans B-4 Clare & Danny bought him.
Do not want 2 pry, but I knew that she & Danny had done scuba diving many times B-4....what was the cause of the accident that later took her life? Hard 2 believe the mermaid is gone. I would love 2 have a pic of her, maybe 1 from when she was riding @ 1 of the horse shows we went to?
Judie Hall

November 4, 2009

We as a family will forever mourn the loss of this great spirit, I am her daughter and will do my best to honor her life and always make her proud. She loved life and in my heart I know she lives on. With her passing my innocence was lost, yet my strength, compassion and gratefulness for life has grown. Fly free beautiful Moma, be all that you are, I miss you always, love, your girl, Marie

Judith Hall

October 31, 2009

It is w/great sorrow that I read of Clare's passing. Clare was a long time riding student of mine on 2 of her horses, Trisket & Tilly, as well as sharing Akwa w/me 2 help wean my Arabian colt. We went 2 many dressage shows, & she also went trail riding every chance she got! One thing that always struck someone who knew Clare...whatever sport, or new endeavor she took on, she did it w/a Total Zest 4 life! When she retired, & bought a camper, & went on a "photo safari", I placed Akwa (her favorite & 1st Arabian) w/Equi-kids...he was about 26 or 27 yrs. old then , so now he is quite an old & loved gentleman w/the children who adore him & the people who make his golden years happy!
So sorry that this so "alive" person is gone. Judie Hall

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