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September 15, 1943
DIED
December 23, 2023
Eleanor Miller Obituary
Eleanor Miller of Powell River, BC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and kindness at 80 years of age.
Eleanor was born on September 15, 1943, in Winnipeg to Albert "Tom" Phillips and Isabel Joey "Tibbi" Phillips (nee Fordyce).
She spent her childhood years between the Northwest Territories and Ottawa as her stepfather, Mervyn Hardie, was the MP.
Eleanor married Donald Bowers Miller in Ottawa and had a daughter, Tara (Miller) Kingman.
In 1971, the family moved out to Southview Rd north of Powell River to build a home.
In 1978, Eleanor studied at UVIC to become a Library Technician. At this time, she also became interested in Women's Rights.
In 1980, she moved back to Powell River and worked for the School Board first at the Resource Centre, then Max Cameron and lastly at Brookes Secondary School.
During this time, she met the acclaimed writer Ann Cameron. They purchased a farm in Wildwood and sold their produce at the Farmers Market.
She was proud to be a member of the Powell River Labour Council.
Eleanor loved to travel and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, camelids, dogs, the colour purple and Chapmans Caramel Pecan Crunch frozen yogurt.
Eleanor was predeceased by her father Albert "Tom" Phillips, mother Isabel Joey Hardie (nee Fordyce), stepfather Mervyn Arthur Hardie and brother Mackenzie Hardie.
She is survived by daughter Tara Kingman (Paul) and brothers Murray Hardie and Mervyn "Pete"Hardie Jr.
No service will be held.
Donations may be made to PROWLS, the Pacific Salmon Foundation or the Salvation Army.
Eleanor was born on September 15, 1943, in Winnipeg to Albert "Tom" Phillips and Isabel Joey "Tibbi" Phillips (nee Fordyce).
She spent her childhood years between the Northwest Territories and Ottawa as her stepfather, Mervyn Hardie, was the MP.
Eleanor married Donald Bowers Miller in Ottawa and had a daughter, Tara (Miller) Kingman.
In 1971, the family moved out to Southview Rd north of Powell River to build a home.
In 1978, Eleanor studied at UVIC to become a Library Technician. At this time, she also became interested in Women's Rights.
In 1980, she moved back to Powell River and worked for the School Board first at the Resource Centre, then Max Cameron and lastly at Brookes Secondary School.
During this time, she met the acclaimed writer Ann Cameron. They purchased a farm in Wildwood and sold their produce at the Farmers Market.
She was proud to be a member of the Powell River Labour Council.
Eleanor loved to travel and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, camelids, dogs, the colour purple and Chapmans Caramel Pecan Crunch frozen yogurt.
Eleanor was predeceased by her father Albert "Tom" Phillips, mother Isabel Joey Hardie (nee Fordyce), stepfather Mervyn Arthur Hardie and brother Mackenzie Hardie.
She is survived by daughter Tara Kingman (Paul) and brothers Murray Hardie and Mervyn "Pete"Hardie Jr.
No service will be held.
Donations may be made to PROWLS, the Pacific Salmon Foundation or the Salvation Army.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Powell River Peak from Jan. 10 to Feb. 9, 2024.
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