Mona Miller
Mona Miller, 90, of Polson, MT, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2010 while on an extended stay at the home of her daughter in Chiloquin, OR.
Mona will be remembered for her open arms and caring ways to all.
Born on April 8, 1920 in Arizona, Mona had lived several places until settling in Polson where she had resided for the past 60 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband who passed away in 1968 and a son, Lamar O’Brien who passed away in 1974.
Survivors include her children, LaRhae (Bob) Vert of Polson, Linda Emerick of Chiloquin, OR, Cody Miller of Polson, Mona (Larry) Smith of Polson, and Craig (Dana) Miller also of Polson; a brother, Sherman (Barbara) Strate of Bigfork, MT; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 3 great great-grandchildren; a special niece, Sharon Wilkerson of Missoula and numerous other relatives and friends dear to her heart.
She will be greatly missed by all.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Memorial contributions are encouraged to the Polson Community Church, 1814 1st St. E., Polson, MT 59860, Klamath Hospice, 4745 S. 6th St., Klamath Falls, OR 97603, or the charity of one’s choice.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home, Polson is assisting locally with arrangements.
Mona and family, So sorry to hear about your mom; she was a great lady and I know there will be an empty place in your world. May all your memories be a comfort for you in the days and weeks to come.
Hugs,
Donna & Lynn
For Mona’s children & grandchildren,
I did not know Mona, but grew up in her house! I know her children Mona and Cody and granddaughter Darcy, but my most sincere sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with all of you. I know you will miss her, but know you all have cherished memories to keep her close to you.
Love to you all,
Paulette
Dear Mona, Larry, Cody and all of your family. Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. It has been nearly 11 years since we lost my Mom and never a day passes that you don’t miss them terribly. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My prayer go out to your family. Mona will be greatly missed. She was such a
wonderful “Old gal”, she would have said. My mom, Alice Johnson and I got to
take her yard sailing a few times and what a joy she was. It is never easy
when you lose a Mom; it seem we always need then in one way or another.
May family and friends be a comfort during this time. God bless.
Rose Johnson Morrow
Our thoughts and prayers to you and yours. We too mourn the passing of our Aunt Mona, a charmer, a sweetheart, one of a kind love. The passing of our parents is a difficult thing, nothing is ever the same, nor should it be, but they are at rest and deserve that peace. Many of us walk on the path they have left us, and we are all the better for it. I have taken the obituary over to the Ravalli County Museum and will enter it into the Strate family obituaries in the card file and the permanent records, so she will be with the Strates of the Bitterroot. Bless.
Sincere sympathy to your family. Your happy memories will help you get through the tough times.
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing
Bill & Dianne Schultz
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mona’s family. We know how much you will miss her. She has been a friend for many years.
Wendell and Marilyn Burrowes
Dave and Linda Weaver
Mona was such a special lady and we will miss her visits and the wonderful stories of her childhood that made us laugh. She will always have a special place in our hearts.
Roger and Val Strate
Aunt Mona was the youngest of the brothers and sisters of my father. We will miss her and her witty sense of humor and loving ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
That wonderful sense of humor, the contagious laugh and her “all is quite right with the world” attitude will be missed. Although we did not see her often, when we did we loved having her presence in the room. We’re thinking of all of you.
It was with sadness we heard the news of Ant Mona’s passing. Always a childhood favorite relative to visit. Please accept our sympathy on this sad occasion.
Cody and family,
I was saddend to hear of your mother’s passing. Please accept my sympathy and cherish all the memories.
I enjoyed taking care of Mona at the Dr. office , she will always have a special place in my heart. You are all in my prayers, Connie
What a lovely picture of your special Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear about your Mother. my thoughts and prayers to all of you.
I am so sorry to learn about your loss. Please know that you are not alone. God will be with you to comfort and strengthen you. Keep his promises close to your heart. His Word assures us that our loved ones will truly be remembered and soon they will be brought back to life. (John 5:28,29) Please accept my deepest sympathies and my prayer for peace for you and your entire family.
Just wanted to let you know how sad I was to hear of Mona’s passing… I have so many great memories of her with my mom, she was a wonderful friend to her.
So great to read all of the condolences regarding Mona. She was a great girl and so fun to be around. Chuck reminded me of some great stories about her!