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Obituary: Carmelita (Carmy) Miller, 85, Hood River

Obituary: Carmelita (Carmy) Miller, 85, Hood River

Carmelita (Carmy) Miller a longtime resident of Hood River and The Dalles passed away on October 19, 2023, in The Dalles, Oregon. Carmy was born April 17, 1938, in Hood River to Floyd and Jean Carter where she joined her brother Richard Carter in the family. 

Carmy Worked many years in the Fruit industry at Duckwall. Pooley. She was also a talented artist who painted many beautiful oil paintings. 

Carmy is survived by her daughter, Marti (Doyle) West of Parkdale, son Jeff Miller of Battleground, Brian (Meghan) West of Parkdale, grandson Shawn (Steffany) West of Parkdale, granddaughter Ashley Miller Green (Corey) of Battleground. Great grandson Elliot West and great-granddaughter Adalee West. Very special friend JoAnne Wilson and her son Ben of The Dalles. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, ex-husband Vern Miller, brother Richard Carter, special friend Steve Flynn and her beloved cat Chico. 

Services are pending a graveside committal will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery (2687 Van Horn Dr, Hood River, OR 97031) 

 Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

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