Madeline Denise Miller
June 8, 1944 - October 8, 2008
Madeline D. Miller
“Dennie”
Dennie passed away on October 9th, 2008 after a courageous struggle with breast cancer. Dennie was born June 8th, 1944 to Joseph and Ruth Forster and raised in Tujunga, California.
Dennie received her Masters of Fine Arts in Theater Design from the California State University of Northridge; where she was also a part time professor. Upon her retirement, she moved to Santa Fe New Mexico where she became a Master Gardner, and enjoyed volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. She was also involved with the design and painting of numerous sets for Theater Works.
She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years Michael; her three children Erin (Tom) Bonk of Salt Lake City, Utah, Daniel (Richelle) of Tempe, Arizona, and Ryan of Alexandria, Virginia; her two grandchildren Colin and Nora Bonk, and her four brothers Michael, Patrick, Daniel and Peter Forster.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 14th at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Inurnment to follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Ave. and “T “ Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in her name can be made to the University of New Mexico Cancer Center.
In Loving Memory
Dear family and friends of Dennie, We at Theaterwork were devastated at reading in the newspaper of Dennie's passing. She was such a wonderful person--many of us when talking about her yesterday and today, remarked that she was so positive, kind, generous, and never complained about other people like most of us tend to do at times. She was extremely talented and contributed immensely to Theaterwork's productions with her designs and her set paintings. We loved having her around as she was an inspiration and just plain fun to be with. In the picture in the paper she was smiling and you could almost hear her laughter. We want to express our sorrowful condolences--we feel a real loss and so can't imagine how you all are feeling. Jack Sherman is going to look for some photos of the productions she worked on and send them to our audience via email. We will also send a donation in her name to the University of New Mexico Cancer Center as you requested. Mike, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing Dennie with us these past years. Paula Olson and all the members of Theaterwork
Paula M Olson
Santa Fe, NN
We were very sad to read of Dennie's passing in the New Mexican. She was an exceptionally nice person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you. John and Mary Egle
John and Mary Egle
Santa Fe, NM
Mike and family, Dennie will be greatly missed as she was such a wonderful person. Keeping all in my prayers, God Bless, Larry & Maureen Capra
Maureen & Larry Capra
Northridge, Ca