Miriam moved to Arizona in 1960 with her husband Don and 3 children, Donna, Gail and Sara.
She worked at Mountain Bell Phone and later retired from AT&T. After her retirement she worked at various part time jobs.
She was also married to Joseph McDowell until his passing in 2011. Daughter Donna Wakefield preceded her in death in 2014. She is survived by daughters Gail Mowen and Sara Knowlton, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.