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Marilyn R Miller

May 24, 1942 - Jan. 8, 2024

Date of Service: Jan. 17, 2024

BURLEY – Marilyn R Miller, an 81-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center in Burley.

She was born May 24, 1942, in Paul, Idaho, the daughter of James Wayne and Ruthilda Robertson Miller. Her parents were the owners/operators of Miller Drug in Burley. Marilyn graduated from Burley High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

Marilyn was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served from 1964 to 1966 in the Southern Far East Mission; her mission responsibilities and service were in Hong Kong and the Philippines. Additionally, she served in the Relief Society and Primary organizations, and was an ordinance worker in the Twin Falls Idaho Temple.

She was a lifelong artist and was a renowned oil painter. Her beautiful paintings adorn homes and businesses throughout the Mini-Cassia area and beyond. She also was an expert in quilting, weaving, and making Christmas cards from the paper she made. Both her art work and quilts were often a beloved attraction at the Cassia County Fair. The community will remember the gorgeous flowers she grew in her flower garden. Oftentimes tours were given during the summer months for the community to enjoy her garden and the fine music played from local musicians throughout the area. Many of the musicians were students of Jolene Hobson.

Marilyn is survived by her sisters, Nola Ann Hess of Emmett, and Judith Marie Reep of West Valley City, Utah; her nieces and nephews, Jim (Karla) Hess, Royce Allen (Kathy) Hess, Laura (Jim) Ferch, Phillip (DeLite) Hess, David (Carmen) Reep, Richard (Meggan) Reep, Aaron (Sherry Ann) Reep, Mary (Tyler) Fuller, and Amy (Dave) Phillips; a special aunt, Glenna Whitaker of Burley; and her friends in the community and the members of the Burley 5th Ward.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother-in-law, Lloyd Hess.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Burley Idaho West Stake Center, located at 2420 Parke Avenue in Burley, where family and friends will be received from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow at Paul Cemetery.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/9_nIm8v44jk.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

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From Deanna Ziegler:

I’m sad to hear of her passing. She was a dear friend to my parents Dennis and Carol Moses and to our family. They were very happy recipients of many of her paintings and cards. She had a wonderful spirit and awed all who were in contact with her.

From Virginia Bell :

I'm sorry for your loss.

From Heather Jones:

What a wonderful woman!

From Cindy Tuckett:

Great Friend and Artist. I have one of her water color paintings hanging in my home. She will be missed.

From Jan Manning:

I loved Marilyn even though I've only seen her once since moving. I have a number of her pai tings in my home, including one of Dr. Suttons baby grand piano which I later bought. She was always a dear friend to Dennis and I and our children.

From DeVere Burton:

Marilyn could see and capture beauty in everything she experienced. Her life has been a wonderful example of Christ-like love and service to others.

From Wendy Foster Leigh:

She was a friend, a teacher, an artist. I am pleased to say that I am surrounded by her work throughout my home. Her work will live on.

From Karen Christenson:

I have loved Marilyn for many years. She saw beauty in everything around her, and was always eager to create that loveliness in her art. We will miss her greatly.

From Pat Greenman:

Our dear friend who blessed our family and so many others with her loving heart, generosity, and talents. We will miss her.
Terry & Pat Greenman

From Dave Tracy:

I met her in the Philippines and after when I moved to Burley. My parents were friends of her parents.

From Dalynn:

To a loving soft spoken woman that I adored as a child and growing up. She is home with Jesus, AMEN

From Helen Hoffman :

I only know her through her sister Judy. I know she will be missed. She will also be remembered for her talents.

From Kathleen Hawkins :

My lovely friend. I will miss her…

From Colleen loughmiller :

Missing my friend. Saw her Saturday before she passed. Served in the temple together.

From Sheila B. Adams:

Touring her garden and studio were truly a treat. So kind and talented

From Linda Petersen:

She was a lovely woman with generous talent.

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