Janet Miller Obituary

With too many holidays, weekends at the cabin, political campaigns and hugs left undone, Janet Miller left us Friday, March 23. Janet led a life of service to her family, her neighborhood, her state and the democratic process. She was born Janet Lorraine Jenkins on August 9, 1937, to Preston A. and Donna L. Jenkins in Salt Lake City. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from the University of Utah and moved to Boise in 1966 with husband Don Miller to raise their young family. In 1973, she began getting involved in Republican politics and civic volunteerism because I wanted to right my corner of the world. Janet and Don raised a daughter and three sons in their home on Randolph Drive, where she lived for 41 years. Don was an accountant and Janet ran Employment Security Inc. They purchased land at Clear Creek south of Cascade in 1975, built a cabin there and began many memorable family vacations. Janet was active in the state and county Republican parties, volunteering on the campaigns of James McClure, Steve Symms, both Bush presidents, Ronald Reagan, Larry Craig and many legislative races. She volunteered thousands of hours to make phone calls, walk door-to-door and hand out literature, while others enjoyed the limelight. Her satisfaction was a job well done. Janet helped make history, serving as a delegate to the National Republican Conventions in 2000, 1992, 1988, 1984 and 1980. During her life, she served as Voters Registrar, Chairman of Ada County Republican Party, an Idaho Republican National Committeewoman, Republican state convention chair, precinct committeeman and president of the Idaho Federation of Republican Women. Her fondest political memory is having lunch with President Reagan in the White House. Janet was very active in charitable organizations as well, devoting over 20 years to Idaho Working Partners and groups such as the Idaho Arthritis Foundation, Borah Neighborhood Association, Idaho Historical Museum Auxiliary, St. Alphonsus Hospital Auxiliary and many other causes.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Mar. 26, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Janet Miller

13 Entries

Kelly Patterson

March 30, 2007

Soft and gentle loving kindness I send to you all. I loved your parents, I was always welcomed with they're loving kindness.
They will be missed, for now. We will all be together again before long...

"On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine— the best of meats and the finest of wines."
Isaiah 25:6

"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:1-8

Peace and Love,
Kelly Patterson

MaryTherese MacConnell

March 27, 2007

My sincere sympathies for the loss of your mom/grandmother. And my own sadness at the loss of a fine statesman. I worked as a lobbyist with Janet and always appreciated her positive outlook, her desire to learn about an issue, her sincerity and honesty - in short, I enjoyed working with her. I am sorry I was out of town for her wake and wanted you to know I was there in spirit. MaryTherese MacConnell, past advocate for the American Heart Association.

Bob and Darla Kemp

March 26, 2007

To the Miller family, Please accept our sincere condolances. Your Mom was such a lovely person. She was such an inspiration to me. She was always so positive and never let her RA get in her way. I hope that I face my RA with the same courage and determination as she did. I will miss visiting with her at the cabin. You are in our prayers.

Geri Behrens

March 26, 2007

Barbie, Brad and family
My sincere and deepest sympathies to all of you and your families. Your Mom was a pillar of strength, a stickler for detail as well as a great lady and politician! I'll never forget her stories from the dental office. She always had a beautiful smile that warmed the hardest heart. She will be greatly remembered for her service in the legislature and to all who had the honor of meeting her.
May your cherished and treasured memories of you Mom help you laugh a little, guide you through this path of tears, moving forward to an unconditional peace that passes all human understanding. Your Mom will be sadly missed by all. Thank you for sharing her with me.

Linda Jacobs

March 26, 2007

Dear Miller Family:
Please accept my sincere condolances at the passing of your Mother. I knew her as a teenager in Panguitch and have come to know a little of Barbara and her beautiful family through emails. I wish I had been able to become better acquainted with you all. I'm your cousin from Canada so if you are ever up this way please call in. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and please know your Mom and Dad are in a "better place" right now. Sincerely Linda and Broyce Jacobs...daughter of Uncle Ray Tebbs.

Becky Bell

March 26, 2007

Dear Family:
I have meant Barb and I have heard all the wonderful things about this wonderful family as if I did know you all. I want you all to know that I am so glad that I got to spend all those times with Janet and I have been missing her and I will always miss her, she was very honest about things and I so appricated her thoughts and ideas that helped me thorough my life. I loved her as a mother. She will be missed and I will never forget her. My condulences are with you all.
Becky Bell her hair dresser.

Ann and Bill Collins

March 26, 2007

Your Mother and Father made our Visits in Cascade and Boise with Brother Ben Collins and Carolyn more enjoyable.We considered them to be great friends.Janet was one of the bravest ladies we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. We will miss her.

Carolyn Valentine

March 26, 2007

I was first referred to Don Miller who prepared my income taxes at least two decades ago and was my loyal accountant every year until his passing. Janet was very brave and continued her call in government as well as assuming the duties and responsibilities of handling the family rental properties. I became very fond of them both and supported Janet by displaying her signs for election in my front yard. She was supportive of not only her Republican party, but also of Elliott Werk from the Democratic party, representing the 17th district as she believed that both parties would contribute to the good of the community. She always smiled and fondly embraced strangers who would immediately respond to her in kind.

She has joined her husband, Don, in Heaven, where he has built the best cabin that they will both enjoy for eternity.

Keep a guest room available for my family, please.

Respectfully,

Carolyn Valentine

Dede Shelton

March 26, 2007

I only met your Mom a few times, but she was very supportive of the job I am doing here for the 4th District Court in the attempt to protect vulnerable populations living under guardianship. She was very interested and supportive and I appreciated that greatly. What a wonderful lady who will be missed by ALL . Dede Shelton

Kirk SULLIVAN

March 26, 2007

Janet, I know you will get this message. Thank you is a small two word phrase, but it says it all. You dedicated so much of your life to assisting others. We will miss your many contributions to the Republican Party.

Jim Johnstone

March 26, 2007

Brad, Curtis, Barbara, Scott and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I have many wonderfull memories over the last 31 years. Your Mom and Dad were good friends and neighbors. I will surely miss them.
Love, Jim

Elaine Walters

March 26, 2007

Curtis, Brad, Barbara, Scott and families:

The loss of a family member is such a difficult time for all. Take comfort in knowing you all have a tremendous support system in each other and in friends.

I have so many memories of time spent in the home on Randolph Drive during high school and beyond. Your mom and dad always made me feel like part of the family. Even though time goes by, I think of you all often and smile.

I hope we can get together soon and keep in touch. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Larry & Edith Hawley

March 25, 2007

Curtis, Brad, Barbara, Scott and families. The loss of a parent is difficult. We extend sincere condolences and share your grief.

We have so many wonderful memories of your mother and your family and they are all very special. We had many good times with both Janet & Don at our cabin and theirs in Cascade.
Janet was very devoted not only to her family but also to her friends, colleagues and country. She battled many health problems with never a complaint. She was one of a kind, a true friend for over 30 years, we both feel very fortunate to have had her in our lives.

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