Rosemary Cota Miles

Rosemary Miles died on September 10, 2010 in Portland at the age of 50. Rosemary was born on May 3, 1960 in Cottonwood, Arizona to Frank and Mary Helen (Quijada) Cota. She was raised in Southern California, lived for a few years in Everett, Washington and had resided in Southeast Portland for the last 16 years.

Rosemary graduated from Artesia High School in Lakewood, California in 1978. She married Steve Miles in Portland, Oregon on January 13, 1996.

Rosemary was a Christian Pastor. Her family was the most important part of her life. She liked scrapbooking.

Rosemary is survived by her husband Steve Miles of Portland, OR., parents, Mary Helen Cota, of Everett, WA., father, Frank Cota of Glendale, Arizona, four sons, Richard and his wife Heather Grow of Gresham, OR., Joe and his wife Shelly Grow of Gresham, OR., Danyle Miles of Sherwood, OR., Nathan Miles of Sherwood, OR., daughter, Amanda and her husband Paul Aldrich of Arlington, WA., two brothers, Frank Cota of Marysville, WA., Robby Cota of Arlington, WA., 1 grandchild, Cameron Grow, two nieces, Tricia Cota, of Marysville, WA., and Amber Fry of Marysville, WA., and nephew, Franklin Cota of Marysville, WA.

Donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Rosary Service will be on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. followed by the 1:00 p.m. Memorial Service both at Lynchwood Christian Church located at 3815 SE 174th Ave. in Portland.