Barbara Miller

January 15, 1973 ~ March 12, 2016 Barbara Miller of Canby passed away March 12, 2016 after a short but fierce battle with cancer. She was born January 15, 1937 to Raymond and Sara Mae Elbon in Portland, Oregon. Barbara married Kenneth Miller on January 26, 1957. Barbara spent her life taking care of others, starting with her 5 children and many of their friends. The last 15 years of her life she had many loving caretakers. She is already missed by her family and friends. Barbara is survived by her children, Elaine & Phillip Helland; Leanne & Matthew Madison; Eugene Miller; Debbie McKenney; and Dale Miller. She left behind 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grand children; as well as numerous other friends that called her mom and Grammie B, she made a difference in many lives. She is also survived by two bothers: Robert (Rose) and Lowell (Neila). She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, three brothers; James, Richard, and Verne; as well as her parents. A Celebration of Life service will be on Friday, April 1st at 2:00 at New Life Foursquare Church, 2350 SE Territorial Road, Canby.