Helen Voll Miller, Class of 1947
Helen Elenore Miller, age 99, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born in Ohio to Andrew and Elenore Voll, Helen grew up active in Dayton's Corinth Presbyterian Church. She attended Muskingum College, then moved to California, graduating from UCLA with a degree in Fashion Design, having studied under famed Hollywood designer, Edith Head. In 1949, Helen married Charles Miller, Jr. in Dayton, and they built a family that included two children, James and Carole (Langan). After teaching elementary school for 18 years, she and her family moved to Littleton, Colorado, where she taught at Sawyer Business College. Upon retirement, Charles and Helen moved to Evergreen, Colorado, where she enjoyed hobbies of sewing, painting, travel, and writing, having a short story published. When her husband passed away, Helen moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, to be near her daughter's family. There she became active in First Presbyterian Church, Friendship Force, the Brush and Palette Club, and a book club. Her smiling enthusiasm helped her make many friends over the years, and she will be remembered for that warm enthusiasm. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.