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Sandra Miller Obituary

SANDRA MILLER
March 24, 1940 ~ January 24, 2011

Sandra Ann Godsil Miller, 70, of Ammon, ID, passed away January 24, 2011 at Mountain Valley Assisted Living after a year-long battle with ovarian cancer. She was born March 24, 1940, in Galesburg, IL to Louis Henry Godsil and Aileen Anna Wiess Godsil. She attended schools in Galesburg. She graduated from high school in Klickitat, WA.
Sandra received an Associate Degree from the University of Illinois and obtained a Bachelor's of Science Degree from the University of California, San Bernadino.
She worked as a Registered Nurse from 1975 until 2004, caring for critically ill patients.
On May 2, 1959, she married James Lawrence Miller in Bandcroft, West Virginia. A strong woman, Sandra prepared the family for each move, following James in his military service. They lived in France, Germany, Spain, England, Japan, California, Washington, Illinois, Montana, Florida, North Carolina and Idaho.
She was an active member of Christ the King Catholic Church, where she served as an eucharistic minister.
Sandra enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family.
Sandra is survived by her sons, James Lawrence (Christie) Miller Jr. of Burlington, NC and Mark L. (Nikki) Miller of Idaho Falls, ID; daughters, Theresa Ann (Chad Vollman) Miller of Ammon, ID and Mary Francis (Cliff) Boyd of Burlington, NC; brothers, Bill (Elenore) Godsil of Bluffs, IL, Paul (Janet) Godsil of Vancouver, WA, Dennis (Kathy) Godsil of Vancouver, WA, and Kevin (Sandy) Godsil of Vancouver, WA; sisters, Marsha (James) LeMaster of Ferndale, WA and Alana (Terry) Nevenner of Vancouver, WA; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, James, on December 3, 2004.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2011 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church on the corner of 9th and Lee in Idaho Falls, ID, with Father Jairo officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Rd. The Rosary will follow the visitation. Sandra will be interred next to James in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org in honor of Sandra Miller.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com or www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jan. 27, 2011.
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Mary, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. Time does heal the hurt and sorrow you feel now but the memories will all be good.

Deborah Privett

January 27, 2011

Sandra was a lovely and friendly person. It was very interesting and easy to speak with her. We will always remember her and the beautiful quilts and blankets that she made for Rachel. God bless her family in this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

William and Maureen Godsey

January 26, 2011

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