Elsie Lorraine (Bowker) Miller, 83, passed away on February 4th, 2023, in
Paris, TX. Elsie was born March 19, 1939, in Stratton, CO to Klein P.
Bowker and Lucille Willy Bowker. Elsie was raised on a farm in Stratton
in her earlier years and then the family moved to Burlington, CO. Elsie
was the oldest of 12 children. She graduated from Burlington High
School in 1957.
Elsie was living in Goodland, KS when she met Robert J Miller. They were
married on July 1st, 1960. They raised 3 children Edwin Ray, Kimberly
Kay and Lori Ann.
Elsie dedicated her life to her children as they grew. Attending all
school events, sporting events and countless swim meets. She was always
their biggest fan and carried that enthusiasm thru to her grandchildren
and great grandchildren. If anyone of them was competing she did her
best to be in the front row cheering them on. In her spare time she was
an avid bowler and golfer. Elsie cherished her friendships she gained
thru both activities. After the children were grown she worked for
Finley Motors and then Goodland Motor Company. She moved to Paris, TX in
2007 to be closer to family.
Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob Miller, her
son, Edwin Ray Miller and her daughter, Kimberly Kay Knox. 3 sisters,
Alta Mae House, Kay Stephens and Janice Young. 2 brothers, Jim Bowker
and Bill Bowker.
Survivors include: Daughter, Lori (Tony) Cox. Grandchildren: Steve
(Shasta) Smith, Bob (Vanessa) Miller, Dusty (Courtney) Knox, Jamie Knox,
Sean (Bethany) Cox, Cody (Brittany) Cox and Kaitlyn Cox. Brother: Bruce
Bowker. Sisters: Carol Tracy, Nancy Michael, Phyllis Dering, Beverly
Bowker and Jackie (Cip) Sandoval. Brother-in-law: Ken Stephens.
Sister-in-Law: Sharon Bowker. 11 Cherished Great Grandchildren and many
nieces and nephews.
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