Geri Lynn (Doyle) Miller passed away November 29, 2017, in Laramie. She was born May 2, 1962, to James and Margaret (Slipke) Doyle. With her passing, the Miller and Doyle families lost one of their finest and one of their favorites.
Geri Lynn was one of the “little girls” when she lived in North Platte, Nebraska, where she was born, graduated from St. Patrick’s High School and attended Mid-Plains Community College, which her father was instrumental in establishing.
A few short years after graduating from college, the “best thing” that ever happened began with her marriage to Steve Miller. The “best thing” extended for 25 years before her passing, and the love of that “best thing” produced Benjamin Miller, now an excelling honor student at the University of Wyoming.
Geri Lynn was an exceptional employee wherever she worked. She received many commendations and much recognition for her diligence, attention to detail, and unceasing dedication to excellence. She was employee of the year for one of the nation’s largest post-secondary education programs. Most importantly, she was the “soul mate” and promoter of her co-workers and supervisors at WyoTech.
Caring for and raising Boxers were among Geri Lynn’s many talents. She rescued many Boxers, each of which became her “shadow.”
Geri Lynn was especially proud of her husband and best friend, Steve, and their son, Benjamin. In recent years, Steve and Geri Lynn began traveling and mountain biking all over the United States,
Geri Lynn’s mother and her father and Steve’s mother and father all passed away before her. In addition to Steve and Benjamin, Geri’s life is celebrated by her brothers-in-law Terry and Donella Miller and Doug and Laura Miller, and sisters Karen and Tim O’Conner, Julie Ann and Mike Sullivan, Kathleen O and Scott McConnell, the brother they call Jimmie and Patricia Doyle, many nieces and nephews, and her beloved Aunt Jean and Uncle Clem Matter, Aunt Donna Slipke, Aunt Gloria Jean Slipke, and many very close and loved cousins.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017 at the First Christian Church of Laramie. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the church.
Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Central Time Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte, Nebraska
Memorials are suggested to Laramie Animal Welfare Society and Fisher House Foundation, a veterans support foundation.
21 Comments To "Geri Lynn Miller"
#1 Comment By Marcy Schneider On December 1, 2017 @ 5:10 pm
My heartfelt sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Geri Lynn. May God ease your sorrows and grant you strength. My prayers are with you. I love you Karen, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
#2 Comment By Holly Young Plaisted On December 2, 2017 @ 6:04 am
To Steve and his family,
I felt an instant rapport when I first met Geri Lynn. Kind, caring, and always concerned for the wellfare of others. My prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Holly Young
#3 Comment By Doug Edlund On December 2, 2017 @ 8:00 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. Geri Lynn was such a special person. May God grant you comfort in this most trying of times. Your family is in our prayers and has our deepest condolences.
#4 Comment By Jeremiah Vardiman and family On December 2, 2017 @ 9:56 am
Dear Steve and family, our deepest sympothy for your loss.
#5 Comment By Christine Deatrich On December 2, 2017 @ 10:50 am
My deepest condolences to the Geri Doyle Miller family. We want to Saint Paris Jr Sr High school together, and she always had a smile on her face. I remember watching the volleyball and basketball games, and she was awesome. God has now another angel amongst him in heaven. She will be missed. —Christine Deatrich, Cheyenne WY.
#6 Comment By Anonymous On December 3, 2017 @ 6:53 am
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To Steve and family, working with Geri at Wyo Tech was a great pleasure. It was always the highlight of my day to see and talk to Geri. I’m so sorry for your loss.
#7 Comment By Doug and Crystie Max On December 3, 2017 @ 8:01 am
Sorry for your loss. Your family is definitely in our prayers
#8 Comment By Anonymous On December 3, 2017 @ 8:55 am
To the Miller family,
I am sorry for your loss; you are in my thoughts and prayers.
#9 Comment By Robert and Leslie Waggener On December 3, 2017 @ 11:19 am
Dear Steve and Benjamin: Our hearts go out to you and your families. Robert was able to visit with Geri Lynn on a number of occasions in Sheridan and during walks at Undine Park in Laramie where she enjoyed talking about her family, her work, and the devotion to the boxer dogs your family rescued. Geri Lynn was a very kind and caring person. She will be missed by many.
#10 Comment By Anonymous On December 3, 2017 @ 4:30 pm
To Steve and the Miller family, I will miss seeing Geri Lynn Sunday mornings at Church. It was a joy to greet the both of you. My prayers are with you. With my deepest Sympathy, Nancy Kern
#11 Comment By Raelene and Joe Waltemath On December 3, 2017 @ 5:31 pm
Raelene and i are so sorry for you loss of Geri Lynn. our thoughts and prayers will be with your families during this difficult time. Joe Waltemath
#12 Comment By Scott Cotton On December 3, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
Steve, Ben and family lease accept our prayers and condolences. Scott and Ann Cotton. Let us know if you need anything.
#13 Comment By Dennis Thomas On December 3, 2017 @ 7:05 pm
Steve, may you find some comfort, for this is such a sad time in your life and i feel your loss. if there is anything i can do, please ask!
Your Kentucky Brother….
#14 Comment By Tammy Williams On December 3, 2017 @ 8:33 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Geri was always so happy and loving those huskers. She will be missed by many.
#15 Comment By Rex Lockman On December 4, 2017 @ 7:14 am
Steve i am so sorry for you loss. You are in my prayers.
#16 Comment By Brad Beckman On December 4, 2017 @ 8:56 am
Steve – Very sorry to learn this and for your family’s loss. All the best in the days ahead.
#17 Comment By Janet Rodekohr On December 4, 2017 @ 10:26 am
Steve and family, such a heart-breaking loss. My prayers are with you.
#18 Comment By Cole and Mariah Ehmke On December 4, 2017 @ 4:00 pm
Mariah and I are very saddened at Geri’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope the many fine memories of life together with her will be a support. Our sympathy goes out to you and your family, and God’s peace. Cole and Mariah Ehmke
#19 Comment By Karlene On December 5, 2017 @ 10:13 pm
Steven and Benjamin….. Your wife and your mother….was MY BEST FRIEND. As you already know….she touched SO MANY LIVES. My thoughts And Prayers are with you. SO glad Steven you made it happen… Swimming w dolphins. I know that was a dream come true! She spoke SO proudly of you Both! …. I am so hurting along with you. She was THEE BEST!
#20 Comment By Anonymous On December 9, 2017 @ 10:57 am
My condolences to the Miller family. I worked with Geri at Wyotech and just loved her so much. She is a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all. May god keep you in the palm of his hands during this difficult time. May comfort always be with you.
#21 Comment By Carolyn Moore On December 10, 2017 @ 7:15 pm
Steve,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Would like to hear from you. Ask my sister, Alice, for my contact info.
Your cousin,
Carolyn Moore
Lebanon, Oregon