Cris Vander Meeden

Cris Vander Meeden obituary

Cris Vander Meeden

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Parker, ID 83438

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Cris Vander Meeden Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 2, 2025.
Cristeen Miller Vander Meeden, 76 of Teton City, Idaho passed away September 27, 2025 at her home of natural causes.

Cris was born June 7, 1949 to Val DeLynn and Vada Mason Miller and raised in Parker, Idaho.

She married Jay Vander Meeden. She was employed at Artco in Rexburg until she retired.

Cristeen spent many hours and years of service throughout her life caring for her husband, mother, and sister. She will always be remembered for her compassion and kindness towards other people.

She leaves behind her husband Jay Vander Meeden; sister, Faye Powell (Kerry); brother, Terry Miller (Toni); and brother-in-law, Thomas Howell.
Cris is preceded in death by her parents Val DeLynn Miller and Vada Mason Miller and her sister Karla Miller Howell.

There will be a graveside service October 11, 2025 at 11:00 at the Parker Cemetery for family and friends. Interment will be at the Parker Cemetery in Parker, Idaho.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bert Flamm Mortuary.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

11

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Parker Cemetery

Parker, ID 83438

Send Flowers