Obituary of Ruth Marie Miller

Ruth Miller, age 88, passed away on March 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was a retired rancher from Hot Springs, South Dakota, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.Ruth Marie Finch was born on February 24, 1930 in Red River County, Texas to the late Roy M. and Ruby G. (Burchinal) Finch. She grew up near Mosley, Texas and attended school and church there.She found work as a telephone operator in Hot Springs, South Dakota, where she met and married John "Dean" Miller on March 17, 1951 in Custer, South Dakota. They were ranchers west of Hot Springs, where they ran the Miller Ranch and raised their family.Ruth enjoyed hard work, farming, gardening, cooking, baking, sewing, and her life on the ranch. She was a devout Christian and very active with the Assembly of God Church in Hot Springs, South Dakota. She will be best remembered for her love of people and the wonderful care that she provided for her family.She is survived by her son, Robert (Maggie) Miller of La Junta, Colorado; her daughter, Debbie Miller-Swartzentruber (Nate) of Falcon, Colorado; her grandson, Jonathan Mitchell, also of Falcon, Colorado; her sister, Lou Chumbley of Blossom, Texas; her sister, Nell Thompson of Blossom, Texas; her brother, James (Phillis) Finch of Tyler, Texas; along with numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dean Miller in 2005, along with her parents, two brothers, and two sisters.Visitation, 2:00PM-4:00PM, Friday, March 16, 2018 at Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home, 401 North Garden Street, Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747.Private Family Graveside, Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Minnekahta Valley Cemetery in Hot Springs, South Dakota.Memorials in Ruth's name may be made to the Minnekahta Valley Fire Department. Events Visitation Friday, March 16, 2018 2:00PM - 4:00PM Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home - Hot Springs 401 North Garden Street Hot Springs, SD 57747 Phone: (605) 745-5172