Velda Fern Miller

Velda Fern Miller, 83, of Goshen, went to be with her Lord, Saturday, November 29, 2014 at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. She had been in declining health over the past year. Mrs. Miller was born in Goshen on February 11, 1931 to Joseph and Lydia Ann (Miller) Slabach. In November of 1952 she married Menno Beachy Jr., they divorced in 1977. On May 18, 1997 she married Lloyd A. Miller. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Linda D. (Craig) Miller, of Amboy; four sons, Wayne E. (Emma) Beachy, of Goshen, Keith R. Beachy, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, Karol D. (Patricia) Beachy, of Nappanee, Kenneth L. (Anna) Beachy, of Wakarusa; two step-daughters, Joanna (Bob) Becker, of Houston, Texas, Julia (Robin) Lee, of San Jose, California; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna E. (Vernon) Schmucker, of Goshen, Annabelle (Joni) Mast, of Goshen; and two brothers, Floyd D. (Jane) Slabach, of Fort Wayne, and Jospeh D. Slabach, of Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters, Mary Miller, Pauline Weirich, Ruby Gingerich, Ida Mast, Josephine Mast, Arlowene Borkholder; and two brothers, Robert and Freeman Slabach. A very active woman, Velda held jobs in local factories and at Wieland Design where she worked as an upholsterer. Her hobbies and interests included flower gardening, watching birds, and baking. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought much joy into her life. A member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Velda had a deep faith in her Lord and Savior. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, 63846 County Road 35, Goshen, and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m., funeral service on Wednesday December 3, 2014. Pastors Terry Diener and Matt Yoder will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Benton Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Clinton Frame Mennonite Church.