Jacquelin Jean Miller Obituary (1928

Jackie was born on August 23rd 1928 in Sedgwick, Kansas. A small-town northwest of Wichita. She left this life on April 1st 2023 in University Place, WA. A small town southwest of Tacoma. She moved to the Northwest while in grade school and lived the rest of her life in Oregon and Washington State. She was the oldest child of Watz Earl Johnson and Alice Berdinia Elliott. Her parents and siblings all passed before her. She lost her lifelong companion John (Jack) Miller after 63 years of marriage in June of 2010. They were married on November 7th 1947 in Portland, Oregon. Jackie went to elementary school in Vancouver, WA and then attended Washington High School in Portland, Oregon. She worked in a factory while in High School earning money to buy school clothes. After graduation Jackie followed in her mother's footsteps and went to beauty school and became a beautician. Jackie took great pride in raising and loving her children. In addition to being a mother she held various jobs...Hairdresser, Retail Clerk, Motel Manager, and Office Manager. At age 23, in 1953 Jackie became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a devout member and active participant in their many programs for the rest of her life. Jackie enjoyed Family History and became an avid Genealogist. Jackie was really creative, she enjoyed writing and directing "Road Shows" more than any calling, perhaps because her children starred in most of her productions. Jackie often referred to herself as an orphan as she was preceded in death by her parents, her 3 sisters, Wilma Wright, Alice McFall and Marza McCarthy, and her spouse Jack Miller. She is survived by her sons: John W. Miller & Karen (Wallace) Miller; Daniel Martin Miller & Susan (Burnett) Miller. Her Daughters: Elaine L. Gunter & Douglas Gunter; Anne E. Green & James Green; Carla M. Palmer & Stan B. Palmer Sr.; Shannon D. Hull & Robert Hull and Marza J. Miller. Jacquelin was the proud grandmother of 31 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren and added a 5th generation with 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held April 22, 2023 at Stone Chapel Poulsbo Mortuary. A viewing will be held at 1:00 pm with a graveside service following at 2:30 pm. Flowers and cards may be sent to: Stone Chapel Poulsbo Mortuary 22272 Foss Rd NE Poulsbo, WA 98370