Bernice Miller

Bernice Miller, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, of Overland Park, KS, passed away from cancer on Saturday, September 23, 2006 in Dallas, TX. Mrs. Miller was born September 27, 1919 to Edna and Ben Garelick of Omaha, NE. Mrs. Miller came to Kansas City in 1941, when she married Daniel Miller. They were married for 44 years, until his death in 1986, during which time he operated Miller Tire Service on Truman Road. Mrs. Miller was a member of Kehilath Israel Synagogue, its Sisterhood board, Hadassah and the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary. She was a sales associate with The Jones Store at Metcalf South shopping center for 12 years after her husbands death. Mrs. Miller had a son, Marshall Miller who died in childhood in 1953. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Jake Garelick, of Los Angeles, CA. Mrs. Miller is survived by her sons: Kenneth Miller, New Haven, CT; Gordon Miller, Washington, D.C. and her daughter and son-in-law: Michelle and Ricky Rickoff, Plano, TX. In addition, she is survived by her sister and brother-in-law: Etta and Harold Epstein, Omaha, NE and her four grandsons: Adam Miller, Benjamin Miller, Zachary Rickoff and Neil Rickoff. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 26, at The Louis Memorial Chapel. 6830 Troost Avenue, followed by burial at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. The family suggests that contributions may be made to Kehilath Israel Synagogue or a charity of one’s choice.