Diana Lynn Miller

Diana Lynn Miller passed away on December 23, 2022, after a lifelong battle of illnesses. She was 68 years old. She spent her last weeks with family close by her side. To know Diana, was to know love. Diana was born on November 17, 1954, in Flint, Michigan. Her formative years were spent in Felch, Michigan. She then married the love of her life, Ed Miller, right after high school graduation. They just celebrated their 50 year wedding anniversary this past summer, which included an intimate gathering with her treasured family, which she leaves behind in her husband, Ed; children, John (and Charlotte) Miller, and Christin (and Joe) Mlsna; and her "babies" (aka grandchildren), including Marie, Sophie, and Claire Miller, and Autumn and Garrett Mlsna. While she was able, she worked numerous jobs as a waitress, office worker, and call center specialist, and later found great passion in being a freelance writer for the local newspaper. Diana was also a gifted poet, often providing poetry to people in need of healing, reflection, or remembrance - she seemed to always know the right time to engage, and the right words to help people out. As a poet, she also enjoyed reading other's poetry, and enjoyed this poem from Maya Angelou... "People will forget what you did in life. People will forget what you said in life. But people will never forget how you made them feel." And with that...Diana's legacy is clear. She loved. Her love was guided by her faith, instilled in her family, and given to her friends and coworkers. When she worked, she always seemed to be in a role around people - where she could engage and interact. We all know she loved to talk, so this shouldn't be a surprise! Diana could famously turn a "Do you have 2 minutes?" conversation into a couple hours. As a friend, she was someone who was always there in times of need. She immersed herself into people's lives because of her genuine care and love for them. When people were hurting, she was likely among the first to call or do something for them. When people were celebrating, she was likely there to give her recognition or bake a special treat. But whatever that case, she was there to give her love. And to her family, that love was obvious. She has great love for her siblings Doug (Emmy) Harder, Derald (Sharon) Harder, and Dawn (Buddy) Peacock. She reflected a lot on their childhood together in her last few weeks and had so much love for each of them and all they've meant to her during her life. She also had a special relationship with her goddaughter, Cassandra Rittenhouse, and was also close with many of her nieces and nephews. As for the family she built, she couldn't have been prouder. She married her best friend in Ed, adored him, and was so immensely proud to be his wife. And Ed would also say, "I couldn't have asked for a better wife.” Having children became an incredible blessing and both John and Christin couldn't have asked for a better mom. She was a caretaker, a teacher, a shoulder to cry on, and a guide in faith- she was everything you could hope for in a mom. She gave that same love to John's wife Charlotte and Christin's husband Joe. She was so thankful for them to be a part of the family and the gifts and blessings they each brought. And as a grandmother - well, that was probably her greatest source of happiness. She loved the uniqueness of each of her grandchildren and loved passing down some of her passions to them, from baking, to sewing, to her faith, to painting, to her writing. She loved the big hugs, the big moments, the little moments, the holidays, and other celebrations. Her life simply felt full and complete with the family she built with Ed, and her family adored her. Her faith was a part of every aspect of her life - she was guided by it, and guided others in their faith journeys. She's been a long-time member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and raised her family as strong Christians. Her talent as a writer and poet made her a regular writer for the devotional books of her church. She believed in Heaven and was in her own way looking forward to her entrance into God's kingdom. In her last few weeks, she reflected a lot on some of her family and friends who left before her, including her parents, Jack and Peg Harder; her grandparents, Neoma and Walter Jensen; and her dear friend, Kathy Michaud. In some ways, we suspect she was thinking about the people she would see again, and we find comfort knowing she sits beside them today and in good health. Diana was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, family member, and friend. She was centered in faith and leaves within us her legacy. Diana Lynn Miller - a Legacy of Love Visitation will be at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1210 S. Kimberly Ave., from 10:00 a.m. to Noon on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, with Rev. Steve Cowen officiating the funeral service at noon. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Diana Lynn Miller online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Diana Lynn Miller

November 17, 1954 - December 23, 2022