Doris Miller

Doris Arvada Miller was born in Spirit Lake, IA, on April 10, 1933, to Walter Henry Beck and Arvada Ruth (Dolly) Beck. Doris received her education and graduated in Milford, IA. Doris was united in marriage to Lawrence Chester Miller on June 25, 1952. To this union two children were born, Dianna and Donna. They built their home east of Arnolds Park near Pelican Ridge. She worked for Berkley & Company for 36 and half years. Doris will be remembered for loving one another and her helpfulness. She was the best mother and friend. In her free time, she enjoyed a variety of hobbies including playing Yahtzee, rolling dice in a cup and getting three Yahtzee’s in one game. Reading love stories, watching Hallmark on T.V., collecting chicken statues and decorations. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, ceramics, overseeing her cats, feeding birds, playing Kings on the Corner, and putting puzzles together. What Doris enjoyed most was spending time with her family, she always put them first. She also enjoyed helping Dianna baking, helping grandchildren and great grandchildren read and learn and play. She loved going out with family suppers on Fridays attending church with Dianna and Denny. She was the best grandmother, and very proud of her family which she showed every day. Doris passed away at home July 23, 2025, at the age of 92 surrounded by family. Left to cherish and honor her memory is her sister Bonnie Christensen of Marshalltown, IA; daughter Dianna and her husband Denny Heins of Spencer, IA; daughter Donna and her husband Russell Miller of Terril, IA; granddaughter Darcy and her husband Casey Teepe of Linn Grove, IA; grandson Lance Miller, great grandchildren Aspen and Sierra Miller, Saige Rinken-Smires and her husband Josh Smires of Royal, IA; Corbin Teepe, Baker Teepe, Ryzer Teepe, Journye Teepe, Cash Teepe of Lin Grove, IA; great-great grandchildren Jerzye and Kimberae Rinken-Smires of Royal, IA. She was preceded death by parents, Walter and Arvada Beck, husband L. Chester Miller, brother Walter Beck and his wife Marilyn Beck, and her brother-in-law Bob Christensen.

Doris Miller

April 10, 1933 - July 23, 2025