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Esther Miller Obituary
On April 18, 2017 Esther Miller, age 110, passed away at the Ginger Cove Health Center. Esther was the wife of the late Rip Miller. Esther was a Trustee (Emeritus) with the USNA Foundation. She attended Purdue University and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Esther was a concert violinist with St. John's College; she was a winning golfer into her 90s, a staunch Navy football fan, a member of the Severn River Garden Club and the Pan-Hellenic Club. Esther was active in the Girl Scouts as a leader and in developing Camp Woodlands, near Annapolis. She was an avid bridge player. She is survived by her son Tom Miller and her daughters Pat (Robert) Seaney and Joan ( Jeff Welsh) Miller. Her grandchildren, Doug Miller, Bruce Miller, Mike Miller, Bill Schultz, Heidi Schultz, Andrew Harden, Casey Harden, and Maj John Dove, USMC; she is also survived by her 14 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the USNA Main Chapel on Wednesday April 26, 2017 at 10 AM, followed by inurnment at the USNA Columbarium. Donations may be made in her memory to the USNA Foundation 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401.
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Patricia Graffum
May 21, 2017
Joan, Jeff, and Family,
How amazing is your mother's life, she impacts so many people. I feel blessed to know the life and legacy of Esther and Rip through knowing you. I can see her light in your face Joan.
Celebrate lives well lived.
Trish
Pat and Budd Thalman
April 26, 2017
One of the grand ladies of Navy Football. She and Rip will be forever in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Ann Pergerson
April 26, 2017
I remember going it work with my mom and Mrs. Miller would make sure my mom would fix me breakfast. My mom worked for the Miller's for many of years. I'm sorry for your lost.
Debbie Farrell
April 26, 2017
Our family was sadden by the passing of Es. She was a wonderful and faithful friend to our mother, Mary Melvin. Her humor and stories always kept us entertained when ever she was around. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Debbie Farrell, Chip Melvin, Jennie Melvin, Elizabeth Melvin
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April 25, 2017
Dear Doug and Ann,
Our prayers are with you and your family. You always spoke so highly of your Grandmother, she was an amazing women.
Love
Michael, Michele, Brendan and Claire XO
jack an sandy lengyel
April 24, 2017
Es, was the Keeper of the Flame for Rip and the Naval Academy. Loved by all, she was the "Belle of the Ball"where ever she went. We will miss you Es and your wonderful sense of humor. jack and sandy lengyel
April 24, 2017
I had the pleasure of knowing both Es and Rip when my husband was on duty at the Naval Academy.....back in the late 60's.
It's been my fortune to be her neighbor at Ginger Cove for many years.
Heaven now has another angel!!
Shrley P
Bryn and Nancy Joyce
April 24, 2017
Farewell to the "Grande Dame" of the U.S. Naval Academy and Annapolis who was larger than life and a joy to know. We will always remember Esther's 100th birthday celebration when she shared one of her secrets to a long life: have a good belly laugh every day. We will miss you, Dear Es. Heaven has gained a high-spirited and sublime soul. Rest in peace.
April 23, 2017
Dear Bruce and family,
Our hearts are with you with the loss of your grandmother. She must have been a grand person.
Our blessings and Prayers,
Eileen and David Heistand
April 23, 2017
Dear Tom and sisters. Many Prayers for the whole Miller family on the passing of your wonderful mother Esther. I am Bettie Wheeler Wood now living in Rochester,Minnesota.
April 22, 2017
Some people you know you want to get to know better as soon as you meet them. This lady was one of those to me. It made me sad that I did not live closer to Annapolis. She has been a great inspiration to many of us in the A&S program. May she now rest with Rip I peace.
chuck spadafora
Ann Junkins
April 21, 2017
The entire Junkins family shares in your loss but is focusing on celebrating Miss Es who was larger than life. She will forever live on in her life experiences and stories that she passed on to us. Love to you all - Dave, Ann, Mary, Max, Gavin, Kate, Lilly & David Graham.
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