Lynnette Ann Miller, 50

Lifelong Coeur d'Alene resident, Lynnette Miller peacefully passed away after a long fight with cancer on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, with her family by her side.

Lynnette was born Jan. 10, 1961, to Norman and Marilyn Miller. After a wonderful childhood, Lynnette graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School and began working at TESH, where she was happily employed for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Coeur d'Alene Eagles, active in the Special Olympics and bowled with the Lunch Time Special Bowling League. She enjoyed making crafts for others and spending time with friends, family and her beloved dog, KiKi.

Lynnette's contagious smile will be greatly missed but will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Lynnette was preceded in death by her father, Norman Miller.

She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Miller; Walt Zimmerman; sister Dawn Miller Forest; brother Bill Miller; sister-in-law Bobbie Miller; nephews Michael Forest and Nigel Red Bear; niece Devin Miller; great-nieces and nephews; and many other countless friends.

A celebration of life potluck will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in the basement of the Coeur d'Alene Eagles, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene.

Any memorial donations will be accepted at the celebration or can be mailed to North Idaho Hospice.