Martha M. Miller

Martha M. Miller obituary

Martha M. Miller

Martha Miller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Angels Memorial Chapel on Feb. 13, 2026.
It is with great sorrow that the family of Martha Mary Miller announces her passing from this earth on February 11, 2026. Martha was born in Santa Barbara, California on March 2, 1929 to Chester and Helen Miller. She was the youngest of 3 girls.
Her love for the mountains started when her parents worked in Yosemite Valley running the boys camp. She had worked over 70 years in Yosemite, retiring at the age of 91. She worked in Yosemite's high country in summer and the Ahwahnee Hotel in the winter.
Later in life she went on to own race horses and compete with a group called the Magic Mini's with her mini horse, Rambo. Needless to say, she was an adventurer, traveling all over the world.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Chet and Helen, her sisters Nina Ann, and Joyce, nephew Jamie Nigh and niece Dana Hanson. She is survived by her niece's Mary (Glenn) and Stephanie and nephew Peter (Sandy), and cousin Marg Graf (Allen), and many grand nieces and nephews.
There will be a memorial at Angels Camp Mortuary on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a Celebration of Life in the Spring at Yosemite.
Donations can be made to the Yosemite Conservancy, Le Conte Society in Martha's memory. Contact Lindsay Dahlgren at (415)523-4768.
Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Angels Memorial Chapel, 1071 S Main Street PO Box 944 Angels Camp, CA 95222, (209) 736-4552.

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February 28, 2026

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February 20, 2026

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February 13, 2026

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Katherine Bliss

February 28, 2026

Martha Miller was a true Yosemite legend - a polished and deeply respected leader who mentored generations of us across Tuolumne, Badger, and the Ahwahnee through her high standards, tireless work ethic, and complete lack of ego. While her leadership was exceptional, I believe it was her deep, quiet well of love for her people that made her presence - and her hospitality - unforgettable.

My favorite memories are our early morning phone calls during Tuolumne Meadows Lodge setups this past summer, when she shared stories, guidance, and the gentle reminder that the success of Tuolumne - and Yosemite as a whole - depends entirely on giving staff the time and space to fall in love with the park itself.

She will forever be the heart and soul of Tuolumne Meadows Lodge - our "Iconic Manager," as the plaque in her photo read, which she was always too humble to let us hang.

WWMMD.
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rachel achuff

February 20, 2026

Our very much loved mentor. She made us all feel like Champions.

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