Jean Miller Obituary

Miller, Jean Godwin
61, of Mesa, Arizona, beloved wife, mother, sister, and educator, passed away on October 21, 2012. Jean was born in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Fredrick and Frances Godwin. She is survived by her husband Douglas Miller, daughter Lauren (Brian) Salas, son Reid Miller, and brothers Rick, Bob, and Marc Godwin. Jean lived a life full of caring and service that touched many. Jean attended Clarendon Elementary School and West High, in Phoenix, Arizona and Arizona State University where she earned a Master of Arts in Education. She taught 5th grade Language Arts at Crane School District in Yuma and afterward served as the Media Specialist and Librarian of Eisenhower Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona for 32 years, retiring in 2010. She was active in the Mesa Education Association serving as Building Representative, MEA Secretary, and also served on district committees. Jean was a proud Arizona native and loved the outdoors. She was active in the Girl Scouts of America as a scout, counselor, and leader. She was a volunteer supporter of the Mesa High Jackrabbit marching band and member of the Melon Sisters Book Club. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Church of the Beatitudes, 555 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the library at Eisenhower Elementary School, 848 South Mesa Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201 (ECA forms available at the memorial) and Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Steve Ramos

November 5, 2012

I have been blessed to have shared a small piece of this wonderful woman's life. Jean was a light in the darkness for so many children in her years of service as a teacher and librarian. She was my teaching colleague in the Mesa District and a dedicated member and activist in my union the Mesa Education Association. I was also fortunate to know Jean's lovely family. I had both of her amazing children as students in my class and got to know her husband as we both contributed our time to help with the activities of our children at Mesa High. Her years on this earth were well spent in service to others. She will be celebrated and dearly missed.

Carrie Hill

November 3, 2012

Jean was a neighbor of mine for over 28 year. I could not have asked for a better next door neighbor.She was a amazingly positive upbeat woman who will truly be missed and was loved !!!

Richard Finlinson

October 29, 2012

Words are inadequate to be able to honor this great associate and friend that I had the privilege of working with for 12 1/2 years as principal of Eisenhower School in Mesa. As Media Center Director, there was nothing too difficult for her to arrange in order to accommodate the needs of those she served. She had many talents and abilities to be able to chose those she worked with to accomplish the impossible and make good things happen.
Father in Heaven will provide a place for her to continue to serve and bring about her love for others the fruits of her hearts desires throughout eternity

Susan Brenden

October 28, 2012

I knew Jean through the MEA. We retired the same year--2010. She was a very smart, deidcated and special lady.

Rita Dickinson

October 28, 2012

Jean and I were friends at NAU. She had such a great sense of humor and kind spirit. It was fun keeping in touch with her through Fred and Fran at Beatitudes. A shining light gone too soon.

October 28, 2012

Jean was a neighbor and friend and one of the most special people I know with a delightful, positive personality combined with also being highly intelligent. It is an honor to know her. Barb Morandi

Jeffrey Street

October 26, 2012

I loved working with Jean. She was a wonderful caring person and friend. God Bless

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