Obituary of Lynn Magdalena Miller

LYNN MAGDALENA MILLER Lynn passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 94 years of age. She was born September 10, 1918 near Steelman, SK to Catherine and John Ehry. Lynn grew up on the family farm, one of ten children. In November of 1947 she married Arthur Miller and moved to Yorkton, where they raised three daughters. She was very active in sports and enjoyed playing ball, bowling, shuffleboard and golf. Lynn also loved to dance and play cards but bingo was her first love. She was a founding member of the first Anavet’s Ladies Auxiliary in Yorkton where she was elected as its first president. Lynn was active in the Regina Auxiliary as well. She attended church regularly and volunteered for numerous activities including Meals on Wheels. Lynn was a great cook and loved to entertain friends and have large family gatherings. She worked in the hospitality industry in Yorkton. The family moved to Regina in 1965 where she worked at the ANAF Vets Club until her retirement. Lynn was predeceased by her parents; eight brothers and sisters; grandson Bryan Woloschuk of Yorkton, SK; son-in-law Melvin Melnechenko of Yorkton, SK; and grandson-in-law Darren Schmidt of Weyburn. She leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her life, one sister, Margaret of Summerland, BC; daughters: Carol Melnechenko of Yorkton and children Barb and Brenda; Marilyn Clarke (Randy) of Regina and children Brent (Brandi), Krista Brown (Shawn) and Andrew (Jody); Sharon Vella (Stephen) of Pilot Butte and children Jesse (Alana) and Sean (Sarah); as well as ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The honorary pallbearers are Randy Clarke, Brent Clarke, Andrew Clarke, Stephen Vella, Jesse Vella and Sean Vella. Memorial Service will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 190 Massey Road, Regina, SK on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Tank officiating. Friends so wishing may make a donation, in memory of Lynn, to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 1231 8th Street East, Saskatoon, SK, S7H 0S5. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com