Karen Miller, age 72, of Butte Montana passed away in the comfort of her own home with her family at her side Tuesday afternoon March 3, 2021.
Karen was born December 6, 1948 in Butte, Montana to Matthew and Shirley (Harris) Leppanen. She received her education in graduating from Butte High. Karen was an incredible loving individual. She met James “Jim” T. Miller at a young age. Jim and Karen were married 1967 in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. Jim was a single and family man with five children at the time of their marriage. She and Jim had one child together from their marriage, a son, Carl J. Miller who preceded her in death in 1988. Karen was a mother and homemaker raising their children for a part of the life together. Karen also worked a short time in housekeeping for St. James Health Care.
Karen had a selfless heart when it came to her children and grandchildren. She was known to be feisty, a little battler, a person who stand strong for her children and grandchildren. She cherished the many hours watching them grow up.
In addition to her son Carl, she was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Patricia Tiedemann. Karen is survived by her husband, Jim of Butte; her children, Jim (Colleen) Miller of Butte, Garrett (Cathy) Miller of Butte, Tina (Gordon) Mellott of Spokane, WA, Jody Tiedemann and Shelly Tiedemann, both of Idaho; brothers, Willard Miller and Jack Leppanen, both of Butte; sisters, Darlene Corrigan of Michigan, Vicki Cook of Kellogg, Idaho, Sharon Ann Pettersen and Sandy Cook, both of Butte, and Prudence Cooper of Oregon. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Karen’s Life will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Rocky Mountain Martial Arts building, 3233 Kennedy Ave., in Butte, MT, 59701.
Interment of her cremated remains will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery In Butte come spring.
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Karen.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Karen and her family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
10:30 am
Saturday March 6, 2021
Rocky Mountain Martial Arts
3233 Kennedy Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
10:30 am
Saturday March 6, 2021
Rocky Mountain Martial Arts
3233 Kennedy Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
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Ray and Kathy Pascoe says
Jim and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. She was a very nice person and I am sure she will be missed. Our thoughts also go out to her brothers.
Ray, Kathy and Will Pascoe
Barb Salminen Rogers says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family
Jessica Borchert says
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts.
Karla Kotka says
So sorry Jim and Colleen for your loss. My sympathy is with you and your family.
Kimberlee Henderson says
Sending prayers for you and the family. ❤️ I have many wonderful memories that will remain in my heart
Kimberlee Henderson says
Sending prayers for you and the family. ❤️ Sorry for your loss
Janet Ahlquist-Niemi says
I’m very sorry for your loss. I remember well her kind smile and heart. And her terrific humor. My sympathy is with you and your whole family.
Skip and Diane Snyder says
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife, mom, gramma , great gramma, sister and friend. Peace be with you all.
Julie says
She will forever be in our thoughts and greatly missed. Love always, Julie Ellsworth and family
prudence cooper says
I well Dearly miss my sis. She has been a great sister..She will always be near me. loved her lots.
Debbie Patterson Kellogg says
Thank you Tina and Thank you Garrett for sharing this on facebook and for the calls to let me know of her passing. I cannot help but think of the sweet reunion going on in Heaven right now. Sending my condolences and prayers of peace and comfort to the entire family.
Families are eternal and we all will meet again in Heaven.