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Charlene Miller Obituary
"Ol'Hon" Charlene Elizabeth (Comfort) Miller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her, passed away Sept. 18, 2007, in her home surrounded by her family.
Charlene was born Feb. 19, 1941, in Lamont, Mo. At the age of 15, she married the love of her life, Frank (Chuck) Miller. She enjoyed traveling, watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren playing many sports - she loved them all! She also loved and was very good at planning for the next family get-together.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Comfort; father, John Comfort; and a brother, George Comfort.
Charlene is survived by her husband, Chuck; mother-in-law, Estella Hyde; daughters Kathleen Cothrun, Sherri (Dan) Johnson, and Shelli (John) Cash; nine grandchildren: Frank Miller, Nichole (Matt) Simpkins, Anna Cothrun, Robert (Melissa) Cash, Richard Cothrun, Jason Cash, Rebecca (Anthony) Russell, and Emilie O'Lexey; and three great-grandsons: Kyler, Joseph and Aceyn John and was expecting a great-granddaughter any day.
Very special thanks to our aunt, Betty Miller, for all the help!
There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Make a Wish Foundation.
At her request, a private family service will be held at her home Thursday, Sept. 20.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charlene Miller
Kathy
October 3, 2008
Well it has been a year and it still seems like just yesturday..It is tough to not be able to just call and tell you every thing going on.. It is so very hard to know that I will not be able to hear you when I ask for your advise. I know they say it gets easier...I don't see how you were our ROCK...I miss and love you Mom..
elizabeth brown
July 8, 2008
Happy 4th of July Aunt Char elko just isnt the same without you here. I think about you all of the time and miss you very much. Love Elizabeth
Shelli Cash
March 18, 2008
Well it's been 6 months since my mama left me I guess you do not really know what you love and miss until it's gone.. Boy do I miss her. It may be 6 months, but it feels like it was just yesterday. It's hard when I call someone, everyday twice a day, and now when I want to pick up the phone to tell her something I can't. Telling her where I'm at or where I am going, I love you, or I miss you, or what her Great-Grandson came up with to say, or something funny he did.. of all the people she would have love to hear it. She sure loved all her Grandkids and Great-Grandkids, and mostly her Girls. And I don't know one person who didn't love her. I sure did-do-always will. And I miss her more everyday..I love you Mama.. Your Baby xoxox
Kathryn Barnes
February 19, 2008
I just wanted to wish Aunt Char a Happy Birthday!!!! Wish you could be with us!!! I love you very much!!!
February 19, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS
Love and miss you,
Clara & Dennis
Kathleen Cothrun
January 16, 2008
I guess it is my turn...Yesturday would have been Mom & Dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary.. as every year I was able to spend it with them and would not have changed it for the world.. but this year was just not the same..We miss Mom more than anything.. It seems as if we should be feelin comfortable with the loss as time has gone by...I never thought I would ever have to be with out her here to go to for an ear when I wanted advise..Or to pick up the phone and tell her a little bit of gossip..I love and miss my Mom I'm glad I was able to be there for her at her end.. her fighting for JUST ONE MORE DAY!!! as she often asked for.. She is greatly missed...
Elizabeth (Clara's Daughter) Brown
November 14, 2007
As the holidays are coming fast apun us i would like to send my love the our family. I'll never forget Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners at Aunt Char's house. Andrew has fond memories of putting the table cloth that my mom made back on the table after the meal. It's amazing how much the little memories can mean so much. I love you all and im here if you need to talk. Sure do love you Aunt Char..
Sherri Johnson
October 23, 2007
I just recently got my computer back up & running the first thing I did was to come in here & read what people had to say to my Mom & about my Mom, it gives me great pleasure to know that people like you took out the time as well as the consideration from their busy lives in order to share with others thoughts & feelings that you have or had towards my Mom, along with sending all of us your words of condolences during our time of sorrow I thank all of you for that & I thank all of you for caring, my Mom was a great woman with a big heart of gold & I will always miss her deeply, one of the things that I will always remember is how much she loved the poems i'd write & how she would always ask me to write a poem for different occasions to people she knew around her, knowing that i've written a poem just for her & i'd like to share it with all of you & again thank-you all for all the kindness & support you've given to my family & I during this time.
MY GREATEST GIFT
I STILL MISS YOU MY MOM WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY
IT'S BEEN OVER A MONTH
SINCE GOD TOOK YOU AWAY
I STILL REACH FOR THE PHONE
JUST TO HEAR YOUR SWEET VOICE
THEN I REMEMBER YOUR GONE NOW
BUT NOT BY OUR CHOICE
I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU HAD TO DIE
I GUESS GOD HAD HIS REASONS
ALL I KNOW IS YOUR GONE FROM US NOW
AND RIGHT AT THE WORST OF ALL SEASONS
OCTOBER IS CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
SO I HAVE TO HEAR ABOUT IT EVERYWHERE
I CRY ALL DAY AND TO SLEEP AT NIGHT
BECAUSE DUE TO THE CANCER YOU WON'T BE THERE
YOU WON'T BE THERE IN NOVEMBER ON THANKSGIVING DAY
WHEN WE SIT DOWN FOR DINNER AND GIVE THANKS WHEN WE PRAY
CHRISTMAS IN DECEMBER WON'T BE AS GREAT AS IT SHOULD
SINCE GOD HAS TAKEN MY GREATEST GIFT MY MOM'S LOVE GONE NOW FOR GOOD
YOU WON'T BE THERE IN JANUARY TO CELEBRATE AN ANNIVERSARY OF FIFTY YEARS
OUR DAD IS LEFT ALONE NOW HE'LL SHED HIS OWN SPECIAL TEARS
SINCE YOU WON'T BE THERE IN FEBUARY WHEN YOU TURN SIXTY-SEVEN
WE'LL HAVE TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU WHEN WE PRAY THAT NIGHT TO HEAVEN
YOU WON'T BE THERE IN MARCH, APRIL, MAY, JUNE OR JULY
NOT EVEN THE MONTH OF AUGUST BUT YOU'LL STILL BE MISSED AND THIS IS WHY
THROUGH ALL THE FOUR SEASONS EACH MONTH, EACH WEEK EACH DAY
YOU WERE THE BEST OF EVERYTHING BY YOUR WARM,LOVING AND UNFORGETTABLE WAY
Ann Russell
October 19, 2007
We have lost a sister and a very special friend. Char you were always there when we needed anything or just to talk. I will remember you always and always. You were there when anyone of us needed help. We love you and will miss you, but we know that you are with Mom, Dad and George.
Ann and Buddy Russell
Rachel Younce
October 17, 2007
To my dear Sister Charlene and Aunt Char, we have always enjoyed your visits and appreciated all the help you and Chuck have given to all of us back here. We miss you and will always love you.
Rachel, Carolyn, Larry and Charles
Ernest Comfort
October 17, 2007
Dear Sis, you will be missed by me and my kids. We have always enjoyed your visits and will miss them. Love you very much.
Ernest and family
Margaret Hall
October 17, 2007
To my dear Sister and Aunt, we will miss you. We know that you are out of pain and are with Mom, Dad, George and Mary. Love you very much.
Margaret, Frank and Norman
Dale Comfort
October 17, 2007
Aunt Char, Kay and I have had a month to sign your guest book. All we can say is that we will miss you very much. We will really miss the off the wall stories that you used to tell. We will always love you.
Kay and Dale Comfort
Chris & Ann Ellis
October 17, 2007
Aunt Char, you were such a great Aunt. I remember when I was small all the things you done for me. I always remember the times we shared when you came to missouri and the secrets we told to each other. I will always love you.
J.O. AND kATHY YOUNCE
October 17, 2007
To a special aunt, We have alot of great memories of you.The laughing crying and hugging.All the time we spent together we were always waiting for you to come back to LaMonte for a visit. We think of you everyday we love and miss you.
LAVINA BEDELL ( COMFORT )
October 15, 2007
DEAR SIS, I AM GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH I HAVE NEVER LAUGHED SO HARD, I CRIED AS MANY TIMES AS MUCH AS WHEN WE GREW UP IN LAMONTE. BUT WE ALWAYS SEEMED TO MAKE THINGS WORK WITH WHAT WE HAD. YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED SO MUCH BY THE BIG GROUP OF BOTH FAMILY AND THE MANY FRIENDS YOU HAVE GAINED OVER A LIFETIME. I KNOW IN MY HEART YOUR NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE AND ARE LOOKING DOWN UPON US AS WE SRUGGLE TO CARRY ON WITHOUT YOUR SMILE TO KEEP EVERYONE GOING. CHUCK, KATHY, SHELLI, SHERRI I LOVE YOU ALL AND HOPE YOUR DOING OK. I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH AND I AM HERE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. LOVE LAVINA , AND RHONDA BEDELL
Laura and Mike Smith
October 10, 2007
Dear Miller Family:
So sad to read about Charlene. The Smith family sends our deepest condolences. We've shared and enjoyed many family get-togethers and firefighter events. May peace be with you all.
Scott See
October 6, 2007
When I was just a boy I remember right before I would go to sleep my mom would come and tuck me in and I would say...
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the lord my soul to keep, If I should die before I wake, I pray the lord my soul to take. God bless Mom, Dad and Sis, Aunt Char Uncle Chuck and the girls, grandma and grandpa. AMEN
I have nothing but great memories of growing up with my Aunt Char and whether its a prayer that i said every night or a trip to Lamoille Canyon with everyone or just going to the park to play and eat, these memories will never leave and I am so fortunate to have the love, care, compassion and knowledge of my Aunt and the rest of the family. She will be missed greatly and I know she is looking over all who she loved and cared for.
"A memory is a keepsake of time that lives forever in the heart. May your treasured memories bring solace during this time of loss.
With all the love I can give from such a far distance.... Scooter
Betsy Jueschke
October 4, 2007
Charlene Miller: I drove by your home a couple weeks ago and thought something was missing, now I know. And yesterday I saw her van coming out of the pharmacy and wondered why she wasn't driving. Now I know. I have just seen this, in searching for another friend who recently passed away. I worked with Rich at the phone co., and you all know me, I have been around for years. Last worked at the hospital, on the switchboard. Next time I see you, Chuck, I will make a point to hug you. I am the hugger of the town! If you need a jar of fresh jam, please reply, I have plenty. A pie for the holidays could be in order too. My best and love to all of you and your families. She will be missed, the license plate Ol Hon worn well. Betsy
Rebecca Russell
October 1, 2007
Grandma, I miss you so much! You are the best grandma any of us grandkids could ever ask for! Its hard to know your gone, im sorry i didnt call more. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH i think about you and the family everyday your in my prayers i miss you dearly and love you so so so much!!
Antonia Roman
September 24, 2007
Dear Miller family
I will never remember my childhood without remembering how dear you were to my family. Chuck & Char were right there for everyone when my grandma passed & I will always love you for that. I am so sorry to hear that such a great person has passed but I know she is in heaven having coffee w/ Grandma Lilly and watching over us all. We love you all so much.
Love Antonia & Giovanni Roman
Yolanda Duran
September 24, 2007
Not an Aunt, or a Grandma, SADLY, not even related by blood. BUT BY THE HEART.
Chuck, Kathy, Sherry, Shelli and precious Anna how blessed you have been (and us as well) for having such a wonderful, loving person in our lives. I know she and my mom are enjoying their coffee and cigarettes with St. Peter right now and catching up on the latest on all of our families, and friends. HUGE LOSS-BIG HEART-TONS OF LOVE
Yolanda, Antonia and Isaac
Teryl Kimball
September 24, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Charlene. We were not the closest of friends, but did have coffee with her and Chuck and Vicki and Gene a few times.I am Vicki's sister Teryl and we are sending our condolences.
Bob and Teryl Kimball
Karen & Blaine Mowrey
September 23, 2007
Dear Char,
We will miss you so much. Your patio was a place of friendship, love, good conversation and just a comfortable place to be. We really can't remember life without you. You always had such good advice and friendship when the kids were little and times were hard on a firefighter's wages. Your welcoming smile, even when you were so sick was still there! Take care Charlene we love you and we'll miss you so much! Charlie, Shelli, Kathy, Sherri and my friend Anna, we are so saddened by your loss. God bless and keep you!
Karen and Blaine
Shawn, Melissa, Kyle ( Miller ) , Taylor( Miller ), Tyler, Caitlyn Bedell
September 23, 2007
To The Miller Family,
I was so sorry to hear that Aunt Char had passed away a lot of my childhood i couldnt wait for you and your family to come home to Lamonte. I looked Forward to playing frisbee with you Uncle Chuck and to visit with Aunt Char late nights during the summer. I know she is not suffering anymore and is in a much better and saffer place. I do have to start watching what im doing a little closer as i have no doubt she will be watching over us all very close.
vicki williams
September 23, 2007
I will miss our coffee talks when we came to Elko. You were one in a million!
Kellie Drake
September 22, 2007
Mr. Miller, Kathy, Sherri and Shelli,
I will always have the memories growing up with all of you. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She will be deeply missed.
Dad
September 22, 2007
Sure love da Momma
Kimberly Bundy (Moor)
September 21, 2007
Aunt Char, you always were my favorite aunt. And I will miss you very much!!! I know you will be happy with God by your side, and I know you both are watching over all of us here. You were always such a caring and loving person. You will be missed very much. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!! Uncle Chuck, as aunt Char was my favorite Aunt, you are my favorite Uncle and I hope you are doing ok. You are in my prayers daily! Remember, Aunt Char is ok now and she will always be with you!! I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!! Stay strong....
Kathryn and Family
September 21, 2007
I will miss you so very much Aunt Char! I am so glad that me and my family got to see her one last time. I love you so much Uncle Chuck! I hope you are doing ok. I wish I could be there with you right now! LOVE YOU ALL! And I LOVE YOU AUNT CHAR!
Fawn, Mike and Hadleigh Bailey
September 21, 2007
Our thoughts are with all of the Miller family after the loss of a very special woman, Char. She will always be remembered and missed. How blessed were we to have known her during her short time here on Earth. All Our Love is enclosed in this message to the family..
Lori Cook Immenschuh
September 21, 2007
Chuck and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember Charlene from when I was a young child.
Diane Finch (Findlay)
September 21, 2007
Chuck,
So Sorry to hear about Charlene. I pray that God will give you peace & comfort through your memories of a life time together.
God Be With You,
Terry & Diane Finch
Cathi
September 20, 2007
Dear Char,
If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.
I will always remember our time as friends. My thoughts are with your family.
Shauni Miley (McDade)
September 20, 2007
Kathy, Sherry & Shelli:
My thoughts & Prayers are with U all...
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Michelle Croney (Butts)
September 20, 2007
I am writing to express to you my greatest sympathy as you cope with the passing of your beloved Charlene (Char).
Our hearts and prayers go out to your family during what must be the most trying of times.
May you take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us.
Clara & Dennis Moor
September 20, 2007
Dennis and I will miss our sister very much. Wish we could have been there to share your grief. But you all know how much we care for each and every one of you. Love you. Please keep in touch.
Bud Dodson
September 20, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.I contacted my sister, Noela as soon as I read the e-mail and will forward your notice.As we grow older, time seems to pass so quickly and we fail to keep in touch as well as we should. We do think of of our family members more than one might know, that is not always enough. Bless your family.
Tracy Bedell
September 20, 2007
To my uncle Chuck and family. Some of my fondest memories growing up was getting together when my aunt Char and uncle Chuck came to Missouri. Not often enough are two people made for each other, and enjyed each others company more than my Aunt Char and uncle Chuck. She will be missed by many !!
Chuck & Carol Sanders
September 19, 2007
Our deepest sympathies, We thought there would be more time. She was a terrific lady and very brave. If there is anything we can do....
We will be thinking of you, and will see you when we get back to Elko.
The other one
September 19, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Elizabeth Brown
September 19, 2007
My aunt was a very special person. An friend to most and angel to others. She helped so many people that its a known fact she has reserved a spot in heaven. Thou she has past her spirit and love for life will live on in all of us. We all just gained another guardian angel and heaven just got alittle brighter. Me and Drew will miss you with all of our hearts but you will still be in our thoughts. We love you. Our love goes out to the rest of our family too we love you all.. and will be talking to you soon.
mistretta Family
September 19, 2007
I don't think Char ever met a stranger,from the first time I met her she told me to call her Aunt Char. Godspeed Char. You will be missed. If you guys need anything please remember I am here!
Love
Russell, Karla and Emily Mistretta
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