Joan T Miller
May 21, 1922 - April 25, 2016
Obituary
PITTSBURG, KANSAS/MADISON—Joan Trevallon Miller, age 93, of Pittsburg, Kan., and a resident for many years, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Oakwood Meadows East. She was born on May 21, 1922, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, to F.J.T. and Gwendoline Whilomena (Sparks) Barnes. Joan moved to England with her family as a young girl. She met her husband, Dr. Earl E. Miller in England during World War II. Joan traveled to the United States in March of 1946, and was married in Olathe Kansas on March 15, 1946. Two years ago, she moved to Oakwood Meadows where she was loved and cared for. Joan was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Crawford County Medical Auxiliary, P.E.O. Chapter A.Q., Mt. Carmel Pink Ladies, the Board of Meals-on-Wheels, Wesley House and Western Study Club. Joan is survived by her daughter, Judith Anne Metz of Madison; three grandsons; one great-grandson; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl in 1998; son, Michael Douglas in 1991; grandson, Christian Metz; step-daughter, Marcia Rost; three sisters, Pauline Barnes, Mary McConville and Zoe Preston; and brother, Roy Barnes. A memorial service will be held at OAKWOOD PRAIRIE RIDGE MEADOWS ASSISTED LIVING, 5565 Tancho Dr., Madison, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016, and at ST PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Pittsburg, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Special thank you to Oakwood Meadows East and Agrace HospiceCare for their support and friendship provided to Joan. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Memorial Gathering
Sat May 21, 2016 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge, Tree of Life Chapel • 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Service
Thu Jun 2, 2016 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Pittsburg, KS) • 306 W. Euclid St., Pittsburg, KS 66762
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Carolyn Moffitt
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Joan Miller was a kind loving person who spent her life helping others. As a couple, she and her husband Earl were close to my parents, Vernon and Suzanne Berkey. Our family called them Aunt Joan and Uncle Earl. I have very fond memories at their house on the Lane in Pittsburg, Kansas. Joan was a great cook and liked to entertain at home. We had great times together riding up to Lawrence and back for the KU football games and tailgate lunches. Dad, Earl and my brother hunted quail together. Many good times at the Club... I love you Aunt Joan.
Carolyn Berkey Moffitt
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Jude Rhodes
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Judith, sad to hear your Mother had passed, she was one real lady. Jim and I thought the world of your Mother and Dr. Earl. Miss all the wonderful little dinner parties around the pool. I don't know if you know but Jim passed away Aug 21 2015...now your Mom can fix him some of that great tomato juice she make (she finally gave me the recipe). I got to have a good visit with her about a week before she left Pittsburg. Please know my thoughts are with you and your family. Love , Jude Holley Rhodes
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Richard G Miller
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Judith,
Please accept the Miller family's deepest sympathy with the passing of Joan. She was an elegant lady and such a good friend of our mother Dotty. We always enjoyed having her in the football suite at Carnie Smith Stadium. She was a joy to be around. You and the extended family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard Miller
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Amy Tolle Weisbrod
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My condolences to you and your family Judith. Joan was a very special and very interesting lady. I loved to hear her stories about England and how she met your dad, Earl. She was a dynamic person who shared her joy of life with everyone and a great cook. She holds a special place in many peoples lives. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Tolle Weisbrod
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Ken Terlip
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It is with such sadness to learn Joan has passed away. She was a wonderful person. We met in 1969 when she and Doctor Miller would visit Michael in Lawrence & attend KU football games. We were in touch for 45 years with cards and visits on College Terrace when I was visited Pittsburg over the years. My sincere condolences to the family. Ken Terlip
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Suzanne Marshall
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Judy, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I was sad to hear of your mother's passing but it is good to think of her being in a better place. Whenever I think of her I think of the pleasant smile on her face and always a kind word. . She was a wonderful lady. I also think of the good times we had together and the slumber party she let you have at your house on Langdon Lane.