Barbara Jean Miller

Barbara Jean Miller - much loved daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, friend and neighbor passed into eternal life December 23, 2014 following a sudden and brief illness. Born September 21, 1956 in Denver. Wheat Ridge High School graduate class of 1974. She earned a B.A. in Elementary Education and Special Education from UNC in 1978 and a M.A. in Special Education from UNC in 1988. Barbara taught Elementary Special Education through Jefferson County Schools from 1978 until her recent retirement. Teaching was her passion. She was an active volunteer in many endeavors including the Democratic National Committee, multiple children's community programs and others too numerous to list. She was active in the Junior League of Denver for many years and served a term as president. Barbara is survived by her parents Ben and Jean Miller of Evergreen, her siblings (Deborah Miller, Nancy (Alfred) Wellnitz, Bill Miller, Bethann (Jeff) Sigman, and Amy Miller), by her nephew Willy Miller and by nieces Bailey Miller, Abbie Sigman and Becky Sigman. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jeffry Scott Miller and by her grandparents, Helen and Harry Miller of Billings Montana and Vidette and Sidney Webster of Baltimore Maryland. Barbara is also remembered by her many friends, neighbors, co-workers, and former students. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (4500 Wadsworth in Wheat Ridge) on January 31, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Instead of sending flowers Barb requested that you take a friend to lunch or dinner and tell him or her the things we often think of only after someone is gone. If desired, donations may be made to one of Barbara's favorite charities.