Agnes Miller

Agnes B. Miller, 94, Cando, ND died Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Towner County Living Center, Cando.

Agnes Bernice Vesterso was born on May 21, 1915 at Egeland, ND to Knud and Bertina Vesterso. Agnes was born and raised in Egeland. Agnes was united in marriage on June 12, 1935 to Rollie Miller at Egeland. They lived at Devils Lake, ND for two years and then moved to a farm east of Cando where they farmed. The couple moved to a farm east of Maza, ND in 1944 and lived there until Rollie passed away in 1956. Agnes moved into Cando and in June 2007 moved to Prairieview Apartments and lived there until August 2008 when she entered the Towner County Living Center.

Agnes was a member of Cando Lutheran Church. Agnes was always active. She loved to knit and crochet. She made afghans, until age 92, for each of her grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed bowling and raising flowers. She made really good lefse and klub. Every day she had to drive her car uptown to run errands and visit with friends. When they got together they had to play cards and bonko.

Agnes is survived by her children: Dennis (Marlene) Miller, of Cando, Carolee Westlind, of Burnsville, MN, Darell (Janice) Miller, of Cando and Norris Miller and his partner Randy Simon, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.; 10 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law: Betty Vesterso, of Cando and Alice Knutson, of Harlow, ND and a brother-in-law: Howard Lockhart, of Spearfish, SD. Besides her husband, Rollie, Agnes was preceded in death by two granddaughters: Trudy Naas and Lynette Miller; her parents; step-mother Kristine Vesterso, siblings: Peter Vesterso, Selma Martz, Melvin Vesterso, Myrtle Lockhart, Palmer Vesterso and Bernie Knutson.

Funeral Service: Friday, November 13, 2009 11:00 AM Cando Lutheran Church, Cando.

Visitation: Thursday, November 12, 2009 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home, Cando and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Interment: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Cando

Dear Dennis & Marlene, Darell & Janis, Carolee, and Norris, I just got the Cando paper in the mail and was so saddened to hear of Agnes's death. She will always hold a special place in my heart. What a wonderful, sweet, lady! I have so many great memories, especially her sharing many Sunday dinners with us. (When I was younger I remember calling her Angus!!)Your folks and mine were such close friends. She certainly led a full life and has left such a wonderful legacy of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.I am so thankful that Joan and I stopped to visit with her this summer when we were home for the all school reunion. She seemed to remember who we were.Please let me know of an address where I can send a card and memorial. My sincere sympathy to all of you. Sincerely, Nancy (Houtcooper) Strong and family

Dear Miller Family, I send my deepest sympathy to you all at Agnes's death. I am so glad we stopped and visited with her this past summer during the reunion. You all were so part of our lives growing up. I have so many fond memories of the Miller family and our get togethers. Agnes and Rollie raised a wonderful family. Their legace will live on in those family members. Do you have a memorial set up? Love Joan Houtcooper Nelson.

Deepest sympathy to you. My Mom would always talk about Agnes and what a special person she was. They are probably chit-chatting right now and having a good time. Again, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.