Alta Larsen Miller

Her 91 years were blessed. Alta was born July 4, 1925. She graduated from Fort Jones High School and married her high school sweet heart Bill Miller in 1943. They were married 72 years. Partners for life, we cannot think of one without the other. Bill passed last year. Both were born and raised in Fort Jones. Bill was sent to the Western Pacific shortly after Alta and he were married. Alta lived with her parents and sister Frances until Bill returned from the War. Alta honored him with a son while he was stationed on Okinawa. After the war Alta and Bill bought and operated the Fort Jones Drug Store for seven years. They then moved to Redding and worked in ranch real estate brokerage until retiring back to Fort Jones in 1989. Until passing Alta and Bill lived in a home they had built for Bill’s brother Jim in the 1960’s. Alta was one of two children of Scott Valley’s Fannie Leila Larsen and Anders Martin Larsen. Alta’s sister Frances lives in Redding, California. Alta had one son, Bill (Ellie); three grandchildren: Todd (Shelley), Tim (Sarah), Tracey (Raymond). Alta leaves seven great grandchildren: Lauren, Brady, Anders, Caitlin, William, Chad and Justin. Alta and Bill also had an adopted grandson Erin (Stacey and son Cody). Alta and Bill were proud parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. Alta loved little children. She volunteered for the grammar school’s reading program for years. She often manned the Fort Jones Museum. She was an active member of the Methodist Church. However, most of all she was a life partner for her mate. She could be found in a duck blind, on a deer hunting stand, flying, snow skiing, water skiing, fishing, and camping; almost always enthusiastically. Alta absolutely loved her Canyon Creek Camp. It was originally developed by her father Martin; a good way to get away from the hustle and bustle of Fort Jones. She held her 91’st Birthday at Canyon Creek. Alta wished us all well; we will miss her. Graveside services will be held at the Fort Jones Cemetery at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Afterwards, a celebration of life will continue at Alta and Bill’s home in Fort Jones, across from the city hall. Beverage and hors d’oeuvres included.

Alta Larsen Miller

July 4, 1925 - August 23, 2016