Jan Miller was dedicated volunteer

DOWNEY - Jeanette Frances Miller, known as "Jan" to family and friends, passed away May 24 at age 79.She was born in Minot, ND on March 12, 1930 to William and Frances Laskowski. Described by family as a "zealous woman and devout Catholic," Miller donated thousands of hours volunteering to the Downey City Library, the Living Help Center, and the OLPH Sandwich Program. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Mike; son, Scott; daughter, Tami; son-in-law, Dave Morrison; grandchildren, Aibreann, Eireann and Aldan; sister, Mary Terry; and niece, Kathy Carr. Vigil services were held May 28 at Downey Zrelak Family Mortuary followed by a funeral Mass May 29 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Internment took place at Resurrection Cemetery in Montebello. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory to the American Cancer Society.

********** Published: June 12, 2009 - Volume 8 - Issue 8