Malinda E. Miller

Malinda E. Miller Malinda E. Miller, age 81, of Northville, passed away peacefully March 15, 2015. She was born in Havillah, Washington on July 2, 1933; daughter of Walter and Louise (nee Batterman) Duchow. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Miller on September 12, 1953; they spent over 59 loving years together until his death in 2013. She lived most of her life in Farmington Hills; following her husband's retirement she lived in Gladwin for 25 years moving to Northville in 2013. Malinda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was always involved with her children and their activities and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her main hobby was crocheting; she was very talented and creative. Volunteering was another interest of Malinda's; she volunteered through the Grass Lake Association and within the community. Malinda is survived by her daughter Tresa (Tom) Harrington; her siblings, Wayne (Charlotte) Duchow, Louis Duchow, Wallace (Sally) Duchow, and Frank (LeAnn) Duchow; her grandchildren, Ben, Andy, Corin, and Don Harrington; her sister-in-law Shirley Miller and her brother-in-law Douglas MacArthur. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son Dennis Miller, and her sister Vera Fitzthum. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her daughter's home. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Silver Club Memory Program at the University of Michigan, 3003 South Street, Suite 9000, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109.