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Marilyn Faye Miller

Marilyn Faye Miller

Female 1934 - 2006  (71 years)

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  • Name Marilyn Faye Miller 
    Born 23 Oct 1934  Of, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Marilyn Faye Trapp 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-37021 
    Died 5 Mar 2006  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I37021  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Charles D. Miller,   b. 1904, Of, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Sep 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 50 years) 
    Mother Mareta Elva Bricker,   b. 27 Dec 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Nov 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Family ID F40948  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Gordon M. Trapp 
    Children 
     1. Michael Dean Trapp,   b. 28 Nov 1961, Of, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Jul 1995  (Age 33 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F40949  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Marilyn Faye Miller
    Marilyn Faye Miller
    from Marion Roes 2010

  • Notes 
    • Trapp, Marilyn (Mrs. Gordon) - Peacefully, on Sunday, March 5, 2006, at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Marilyn (Miller) Trapp in her 72 year, of Elmira. Beloved wife of Gordon Trapp. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Helen of Elmira. Special grandma to Ashley. Loving sister of Richard Miller of Kitchener and sister-in-law of Carol and Wayne Weiberg of Waterloo and Jean Trapp of RR 21, Elmira. Marilyn will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Charles and Marieta (Bricker) Miller; her son, Michael (1995) and her brother, David Miller. At Marilyn's request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira for a memorial visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at Trinity United Church, Elmira on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Jagger officiating. In her memory donations to Mike Trapp Scholarship Fund for Big Brothers or Trinity United Church would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to the Doctors and Nurses on 8th Floor Oncology Department of Grand River Hospital who cared for her so well.

      The Record, March 6, 2006

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      Marilyn Faye Trapp, October 23, 1934 - March 5, 2006

      In 1934 a beautiful baby girl was born to Charles and Marieta Miller. They named her Marilyn Faye and her journey began. Although Marilyn seemed to be a normal little girl, it became apparent as she grew that something was unusual. At first, people didn't notice much, since Marilyn seldom stole the spotlight. She seemed to prefer to stay in the background while looking after all the little things that made everything else run smoothly. Marilyn developed an uncanny ability to befriend anyone she came across. This feat allowed her to blend into any crowd no matter how disparate. This would serve her well later in life as she became involved in many different organizations and activities. When Marilyn got a little older she met a handsome young man named Gordon. She married him and had two baby boys they named Richard and Michael. She loved them all very much and endeavoured to become the best wife and mother she could possibly be. She succeeded. Amazingly, Marilyn still had more to give. She set about volunteering for many different causes. Her love of her earlier teaching career led her to the Sunday School program at church and also the Junior Choir. She spent time as a hockey mother when her sons were young. Volunteer work at the Maple Syrup Festival [Elmira] was added to the list. Each contribution was marked by an energy and commitment that few could match. People began to talk. They thought Marilyn was not normal. They marvelled at her kindness, always finding something good in everyone she met. How could she go through life with never a bad word about anyone? They were amazed at how many people she touched and they all seemed to be better people for having met her. When her journey was over, those who knew her best knew the truth. Marilyn had an abnormal heart. In fact, it was bigger than just about any heart in the world. Fortunately, for all of us, she knew exactly how to use it and because of that we have all been very blessed to have her in our lives. The world she left is a much better place today because she was here. With all our love, Gord and Rick.

      From Marilyn's funeral bulletin:

  • Sources 
    1. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Marilyn Miller Trapp - March 6, 2006.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 23 Oct 1934 - Of, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 5 Mar 2006 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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