Dolores "Jean" Miller, 89, of Oregon,Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee. She was born on February 8, 1932 in Grand Rapids,Ohio to Jesse and Geneva (Carlile) Jennings.
Jean's family eventually moved to Toledo where she attended McKinley Elementary and Devilbiss High School. After graduation while working at the Lion Store as a sales associate, she took evening classes to further her career. She began her employment at Page Dairy Company in 1961 starting as a PBX/Switchboard operator progressing 15 years later to managing their Accounts Receivable Department.
Upon retirement in 1971, Jean moved to Ahwatukee, Arizona where her love for ceramics and painting blossomed. Perfecting her craft, she taught classes at the community Senior Center and displayed and sold many of her pieces in several gift shops in the area. She later returned to Toledo to be closer to her family and grandchildren where family holidays and celebrations were her joy in life. Besides teaching ceramic classes, Jean continued her volunteer work by serving on the Board of her condominium association and eventually became President for two 3 year terms.
While Jean was at times " a force to be reckoned with" she had a big heart and her compassion for taking care of others was unmatched to the point that she willingly traveled across the country to be with family and close friends in their time of need. Jean was dearly loved and will be missed by those who were lucky enough to be in her presence.
Left to cherish her memories are her children Sandy (Jim) Stange, Tracy (Beverly) Arnold and her sister Cheryl Bliss Nowak. She was blessed with 5 grandchildren Dawn, David, Michael, Christopher (Tae) and Lesley and 7 great-grandchildren Joey, Jamie, Justin, Caleb, Everett, Ella and Asher. She is also survived by many treasured nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, son Robert Ostrander, siblings Katherine Baze and John Jennings.
As per her wishes, there will be no visitation and a Celebration of Life will take place in a private family graveside service at a later date. If desired, the family suggests remembrances may be made to your favorite charity of choice.
"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck