Goldie M. Miller

She was born December 8th, 1935, in Elco, Il. Her parents died when she was 2 and she and her younger brother Jack, were raised by their uncle Frank.

She married the love of her life, Gordon Miller, on August 8, 1953. They had a baby boy, Jackie, born in 1955 who died just a short year later. They quickly decided to move to start a new adventure, and after trying a few locations, landed in Colorado Springs in 1956. In 1969, they adopted their baby girl, Stacy. Goldie was a very caring and devoted wife and mother. Gordon was sick much of his adult life, and Goldie cared for him until he passed in 1998.

Goldie was a beautician and had a beauty shop in her home for many years. She and Gordon also owned a miniature golf course, Putt-A-Round. Goldie retired from cosmetology when she became allergic to the permanent solution. She worked for School District 11 where she enjoyed working in the catering department. Goldie and her husband were youth group leaders at the churches they attended. Her faith in God was always an important part of her life.

Goldie never met anyone she didn’t like and was a friend to all. She loved to cook, play dominos and card games, go to garage sales, laugh, smile and read. Her family and friends will remember her kindness, her laugh and her sassiness, as she loved to tease people.

She is survived by her daughter and her son-in-law, Stacy and John Strobel. She is also survived by Colleen, her sister-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews and friends that all loved her so much.

Goldie is preceded in death by her husband and brother.

A special thank you to everyone at Pikes Peak Care Center for taking such good care of Goldie.

Services will be at the Chapel of Memories on May 2nd at 2 pm with burial to follow immediately at Evergreen Cemetery. An ice cream celebration of life will follow at Rizutto’s.

In lieu of flowers, make a memorial donation to your favorite church or animal rescue would be appreciated.