Beth Laurine Miller

Beth Laurine Miller, 92, passed away October 8, 2019 at Taylor House. Services will be held Saturday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 28th and Ashworth in West Des Moines. Family will greet friends prior to and after the service.

Beth was born August 14, 1927 in Williamsburg, IA to Ethel Nellie (Roberts) and Irwin Joseph Jones. She was an educator for District 41 in Glen Ellyn, IL for over 30-years until her retirement in 1993. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, the Elks Club of Texas, Delta Kappa Gamma of Illinois, and a volunteer at Lutheran Hospital. Beth loved teaching and music.

She is survived by her children, Raquel Graham of Columbus, OH, Kristie Miller of Darien, IL, Lori Brown of Cumming, IA, Kerri Miller of Denver, CO, and Julie Saladino of Naperville, IL; grandchildren, Emily (Adam) Sisko, Morgan and Jordan Saladino; new great-grandson, Kaden Sisko; in-laws, Marcus Lamoreux, Deronda Clock and Joanne Jones; her cherished nieces and nephews; and many other beloved family members. Beth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gordon Elmore Miller; and her siblings, Jeanette, Josephine, Kenneth and Irwin.

Memorials may be directed to Covenant Presbyterian Church or to the family for distribution to Beth’s favorite charities. Condolences at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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