Lorna Whitaker Miller

Lorna Whitaker Miller, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home at 96 years old on June 4, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Born on April 15, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Allen and Eva Whitaker, Lorna lived a life marked by quiet strength, service to others, and a deep love for her savior, Jesus Christ. Lorna grew up on a farm in Farmington, Utah. Her childhood was filled with delivering milk from their families cows, stomping silage, and being a steadfast example to her four younger siblings. Lorna attended Davis High School and was a member of the drill team. She was married to Charles Glen Miller on November, 7, 1952 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They had 4 beautiful children, Cynthia (John), Patricia (Clair), Charlene (Darrell), and Glen. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and held many callings which she fulfilled to the fullest extent.

Lorna was a trailblazer in her profession. In 1951 she graduated from Brigham Young University in Medical Technology, one of the only women in her class and among the few in her field during that era at LDS hospital, and Boise Hospital. Her career was marked by dedication, professionalism, and a quiet determination that opened doors for generations of women to follow. Outside of her professional life, Lorna’s hands were never idle. She had a passion for gardening, tending to a delicious vegetable patch and fruit trees. She found joy and purpose in digging in the dirt. Each summer, the family gathered together to can or bottle her crop and to make homemade peach ice cream from the fruit of her own trees, a tradition cherished by many.

Service was at the heart of Lorna’s life. Whether caring for her family, helping a neighbor, community engagement, or offering a kind word to someone in need. Her favorite act of service was sending cards full of uplifting messages. Lorna gave freely and with grace. Her door was always open. 

She was preceded in death by her dear parents and her cherished husband, with whom she shared a rare and beautiful journey, meeting in childhood and growing up together not only as sweethearts but also as lifelong best friends. She is survived by her devoted siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, all of whom carry forward her legacy of love, kindness, and resilience. Her family will remember her as the steady presence in their lives, hands in the garden, and the generous spirit who showed them what it means to live a life of purpose, joy, and love for her savior. Lorna is greatly missed by her friends and family; however, the family knows that her love lives on and is with them every day.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 13th, 2025 at the Farmington Rock Chapel, 272 No. Main St., Farmington, Utah, where a viewing will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services.

The family encourages you to plant something in her memory, a tree, a flower, or a vegetable, and tend it with love, just as she would have.

Lorna’s was a life well-lived, rooted in love and blooming with service. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Services will be streamed live on Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and this obituary page.