Marie Mary Miller
November 15, 1946 - December 24, 2019
Marie M. Miller (73) of Wapato passed away on December 24, 2019 at her home. Marie was born in LaGrande, OR on November 15, 1946 to Wilson and Helen (Jim) Sam. She was raised and educated in the lower valley and graduated from YVC, CWU and earned her master’s degree at Heritage College. She was a program manager for AAOA for the Yakama Nation before retiring in July in 2019. She enjoyed playing solitaire, volunteered at Noah’s Ark, traveling. She was a board member and Sunday school teacher at the All Tribes Christian Life Center. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Miller Sr; 3 sons Harris, Joseph Jr., Samuel Miller; 2 granddaughters she raised, Lakota and Sheila, 8 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Richard and Thomas Sam; and 1 sister, Pauline Sam Echohawk; she was preceded in death by her parents and 1 son, Corby Miller. Dressing services will be at Heggie’s Colonial Funeral Home on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 1PM with overnight services following at the All Tribes Christian Life Center. Burial will be Saturday at 8 AM at the Union Gap cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marie M. Miller (73) of Wapato passed away on December 24, 2019 at her home. Marie was born in LaGrande, OR on November 15, 1946 to Wilson and Helen (Jim) Sam. She was raised and educated in the lower valley and graduated from YVC, CWU and... View Obituary & Service Information