Polly O. Miller obituary: Polly O. Miller's Obituary, Denver
In Memory Of
Polly O. Miller
1929 - 2016
In Memory Of
Polly O. Miller
1929 - 2016
Polly O. Miller, 87, of Littleton, Colorado peacefully passed away in her sleep on Aug 19, 2016. Polly was born April 16, 1929 to Noah and Elsie Mills in Lubbock, Texas. She was the youngest of three children and shared many warm memories of growing up in a simpler time. After graduating from Lubbock High School, she went to work for the Telephone Company as an operator and was very proud that she was able to buy her first car on her own. She was washing that car when Charles Miller stopped with a cold Coke to introduce himself. They married on Sept 17, 1953, honeymooned in Estes Park, Colorado, and started their great adventure.
After a short period living in Joseph City, Arizona where they made a living selling native rugs at the famous Jack Rabbit Curio Store, they moved to Scottsdale, Arizona and bought their first home. It was there that they adopted their 2 children, Sandra Kay and Douglas Whitman. Although they loved Arizona, they had promised themselves on their honeymoon that they would someday live in Colorado and were able to move to Denver in 1968.
Polly was a dedicated mother, and was known for hosting the best birthday parties in the school. She created themed birthday parties before they were trendy, showcasing her creativity. It wasn’t unusual to find Polly out in the front yard playing yard games with the children or working in her yard. She was known in the neighborhood for her beautiful flower gardens and prized roses.
They say that behind every great man is a woman, which was definitely the case in their marriage. Polly acted as Charlie’s administrative assistant while he was traveling as the Western District Rep for Melroe Bobcats. Since his office was located at home in a time when cell phones and PC’s weren’t available, she managed the schedule, phone calls, and multiple inquiries that came in for sales calls for the Bobcat line.
As the children grew up and Polly had more time on her hands, she found her passion in the outdoors. She was always anxious to try something new. First starting with tennis, and then joining a hiking group which would become a mainstay of her life for many years to come. She hiked 17 fourteeners during her life, and also help build the Colorado Trail. She cross country skied many of the Colorado mountains. She also found her love for biking which she pulled Charlie into, and later they biked the Danube in Europe. They traveled extensively over the world, including 17 trips with Elderhostel/RoadScholar. Two of her favorite trips were to New Zealand and the Kentucky Horse Farms. It wasn’t unusual for them to meet lifelong friends on these adventures. They also visited the Holy Lands as part of a trip hosted by their church. Polly walked 10 Bolder Boulders, winning several medals in her age group. She finishing her last one at the age of 80. She also participated in the Senior Olympics winning many medals at the Colorado level.
Polly is survived by her children, Sandy (Sean) Hicks and Doug (Beth) Miller; Grandchildren, Stephanie Hicks, Christopher Miller, and Michael Miller; Sister, Loy Peterson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Charlie Miller; Her Parents; a Grandson, Alan Hicks; and Brother, Amos Mills.
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After a short period living in Joseph City, Arizona where they made a living selling native rugs at the famous Jack Rabbit Curio Store, they moved to Scottsdale, Arizona and bought their first home. It was there that they adopted their 2 children, Sandra Kay and Douglas Whitman. Although they loved Arizona, they had promised themselves on their honeymoon that they would someday live in Colorado and were able to move to Denver in 1968.
Polly was a dedicated mother, and was known for hosting the best birthday parties in the school. She created themed birthday parties before they were trendy, showcasing her creativity. It wasn’t unusual to find Polly out in the front yard playing yard games with the children or working in her yard. She was known in the neighborhood for her beautiful flower gardens and prized roses.
They say that behind every great man is a woman, which was definitely the case in their marriage. Polly acted as Charlie’s administrative assistant while he was traveling as the Western District Rep for Melroe Bobcats. Since his office was located at home in a time when cell phones and PC’s weren’t available, she managed the schedule, phone calls, and multiple inquiries that came in for sales calls for the Bobcat line.
As the children grew up and Polly had more time on her hands, she found her passion in the outdoors. She was always anxious to try something new. First starting with tennis, and then joining a hiking group which would become a mainstay of her life for many years to come. She hiked 17 fourteeners during her life, and also help build the Colorado Trail. She cross country skied many of the Colorado mountains. She also found her love for biking which she pulled Charlie into, and later they biked the Danube in Europe. They traveled extensively over the world, including 17 trips with Elderhostel/RoadScholar. Two of her favorite trips were to New Zealand and the Kentucky Horse Farms. It wasn’t unusual for them to meet lifelong friends on these adventures. They also visited the Holy Lands as part of a trip hosted by their church. Polly walked 10 Bolder Boulders, winning several medals in her age group. She finishing her last one at the age of 80. She also participated in the Senior Olympics winning many medals at the Colorado level.
Polly is survived by her children, Sandy (Sean) Hicks and Doug (Beth) Miller; Grandchildren, Stephanie Hicks, Christopher Miller, and Michael Miller; Sister, Loy Peterson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Charlie Miller; Her Parents; a Grandson, Alan Hicks; and Brother, Amos Mills.
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Polly O. Miller, 87, of Littleton, Colorado peacefully passed away in her sleep on Aug 19, 2016. Polly was born April 16, 1929 to Noah and Elsie Mills in Lubbock, Texas. She was the youngest of three children and shared many warm memories of growing up in a simpler time. After graduating from Lubbock High School, she went to work for the Telephone Company as an operator and was very proud that she was able to buy her first car on her own. She was washing that car when Charles Miller stopped with a cold Coke to introduce himself. They married on Sept 17, 1953, honeymooned in Estes Park, Colorado, and started their great adventure.
After a short period living in Joseph City, Arizona where they made a living selling native rugs at the famous Jack Rabbit Curio Store, they moved to Scottsdale, Arizona and bought their first home. It was there that they adopted their 2 children, Sandra Kay and Douglas Whitman. Although they loved Arizona, they had promised themselves on their honeymoon that they would someday live in Colorado and were able to move to Denver in 1968.
Polly was a dedicated mother, and was known for hosting the best birthday parties in the school. She created themed birthday parties before they were trendy, showcasing her creativity. It wasn’t unusual to find Polly out in the front yard playing yard games with the children or working in her yard. She was known in the neighborhood for her beautiful flower gardens and prized roses.
They say that behind every great man is a woman, which was definitely the case in their marriage. Polly acted as Charlie’s administrative assistant while he was traveling as the Western District Rep for Melroe Bobcats. Since his office was located at home in a time when cell phones and PC’s weren’t available, she managed the schedule, phone calls, and multiple inquiries that came in for sales calls for the Bobcat line.
As the children grew up and Polly had more time on her hands, she found her passion in the outdoors. She was always anxious to try something new. First starting with tennis, and then joining a hiking group which would become a mainstay of her life for many years to come. She hiked 17 fourteeners during her life, and also help build the Colorado Trail. She cross country skied many of the Colorado mountains. She also found her love for biking which she pulled Charlie into, and later they biked the Danube in Europe. They traveled extensively over the world, including 17 trips with Elderhostel/RoadScholar. Two of her favorite trips were to New Zealand and the Kentucky Horse Farms. It wasn’t unusual for them to meet lifelong friends on these adventures. They also visited the Holy Lands as part of a trip hosted by their church. Polly walked 10 Bolder Boulders, winning several medals in her age group. She finishing her last one at the age of 80. She also participated in the Senior Olympics winning many medals at the Colorado level.
Polly is survived by her children, Sandy (Sean) Hicks and Doug (Beth) Miller; Grandchildren, Stephanie Hicks, Christopher Miller, and Michael Miller; Sister, Loy Peterson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Charlie Miller; Her Parents; a Grandson, Alan Hicks; and Brother, Amos Mills.
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After a short period living in Joseph City, Arizona where they made a living selling native rugs at the famous Jack Rabbit Curio Store, they moved to Scottsdale, Arizona and bought their first home. It was there that they adopted their 2 children, Sandra Kay and Douglas Whitman. Although they loved Arizona, they had promised themselves on their honeymoon that they would someday live in Colorado and were able to move to Denver in 1968.
Polly was a dedicated mother, and was known for hosting the best birthday parties in the school. She created themed birthday parties before they were trendy, showcasing her creativity. It wasn’t unusual to find Polly out in the front yard playing yard games with the children or working in her yard. She was known in the neighborhood for her beautiful flower gardens and prized roses.
They say that behind every great man is a woman, which was definitely the case in their marriage. Polly acted as Charlie’s administrative assistant while he was traveling as the Western District Rep for Melroe Bobcats. Since his office was located at home in a time when cell phones and PC’s weren’t available, she managed the schedule, phone calls, and multiple inquiries that came in for sales calls for the Bobcat line.
As the children grew up and Polly had more time on her hands, she found her passion in the outdoors. She was always anxious to try something new. First starting with tennis, and then joining a hiking group which would become a mainstay of her life for many years to come. She hiked 17 fourteeners during her life, and also help build the Colorado Trail. She cross country skied many of the Colorado mountains. She also found her love for biking which she pulled Charlie into, and later they biked the Danube in Europe. They traveled extensively over the world, including 17 trips with Elderhostel/RoadScholar. Two of her favorite trips were to New Zealand and the Kentucky Horse Farms. It wasn’t unusual for them to meet lifelong friends on these adventures. They also visited the Holy Lands as part of a trip hosted by their church. Polly walked 10 Bolder Boulders, winning several medals in her age group. She finishing her last one at the age of 80. She also participated in the Senior Olympics winning many medals at the Colorado level.
Polly is survived by her children, Sandy (Sean) Hicks and Doug (Beth) Miller; Grandchildren, Stephanie Hicks, Christopher Miller, and Michael Miller; Sister, Loy Peterson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Charlie Miller; Her Parents; a Grandson, Alan Hicks; and Brother, Amos Mills.
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Services & Gatherings
Service
Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis Street, Golden, CO
Interment
Fort Logan National Cemetery
Denver, Colorado
West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family
West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family