Eva Elizabeth (Ziegler) Miller, age 90 of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord, Monday, June 25, 2018. She was the loving wife of Norm for 64 years, loving mother of Maryann (Richard) Townley, Cheryl (John) Hunt, Tom (Jill) Miller, Kristin (Pat) Johannes; loving grandma of Kress (Debbie), Scott and Jacob Townley, Stephen, Rachel, Joel, Beth, and Jenna Hunt, Robert, Lauren and Michelle Miller, Sarah Beth and Michael Johannes; loving great-grandmother of Lincoln, Juniper and Bingham Townley; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norm; parents, Paul and Bertha Ziegler; sister, Emily Deeter; and brothers, Carl, Leland and Glenn Ziegler. Eva grew up in Maple Shade, PA. She was a graduate of Greenville College in Illinois and Clarion State Teachers College in Pennsylvania. Eva and Norm raised their family in Franklin, MI before retiring to Montague. Eva was a first grade teacher and very active in her church. Her Christian faith, family and friends were her highest priorities. A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 21 at 3:00 PM at Calvary Church, 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Visitation will be 1:30-2:45 PM prior to the service at the church.
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What a blessing it was to know her. May happy memories and strong faith sustain you during this difficult time.
Remembering all the family in prayers as you celebrate her life and grieve her loss. May the God of all comfort full you with His peace.
Our Ferndale Free Methodist Church family was saddened to hear of Eva’s death. She and Norm were such an important part of our ministry for over 40 years. We are grateful for her service, her heart for Jesus, and the lasting impact she made on our church. Our prayers are with the family, and in this time of loss, we celebrate the life she now lives in the presence of her Lord whom she loves so dearly.
What a beautiful , long life she lived. She leaves a legacy that will be enduring. Very sorry for your loss, but thankful to God for all the blessings of her long life for you and many others whom she touched with the light of Christ.
Love, Linda & Doug Sniesak