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Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM (Mountain).

United Church
Philip, South Dakota

A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.



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In memory of

Theresa Miller

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 61

Theresa Lee Bowen was born February 5, 1955, in Quinn, South Dakota, the daughter of Dale and Juanita (Elvert) Bowen. She attended school in Philip and graduated from Philip High School in 1973.

Theresa was united in marriage to Roy Miller on May 9, 1985, in Philip.

She worked at various jobs in both Philip and Kadoka including Scotchman’s, Corky’s Super Valu, the meat locker, and Jigger’s Restaurant to name a few.

Theresa was the happiest when she was around her grandkids. She especially liked to go fishing and loved going to every event and sporting activity that her kids and grandkids were in. She also would go hunting but refused to shoot any animals.

Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Roy Miller of Philip; sons, Jeremy of Oak Harbor, Washington, Ryan (Shawna) of Hitchcock, South Dakota, and Tim of Dubuque, Iowa; brother, Charles (Linda) Bowen of Rapid City; sisters, Dorothy (Philip) Park of Tonapah, Arizona, Vickie (Randy) White of Alvin, Texas, Brenda Bowen of Decatur, Iowa, Connie (Clyde) Schlim of Philip, and Marla (Randy) Boyd of Philip; many grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert “Bob” Bowen.

A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the United Church in Philip with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.


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VISITATION
Friday, April 22 - 4-7 p.m.
Rush Funeral Home
Philip, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, April 23 - 11:00 a.m.
United Church
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Kathy Chesney
MUSIC
Marilyn Millage - Pianist
Barb Bowen - Vocalist
“Amazing Grace”
“I Was There To Hear Your Bourning Cry”
PALLBEARERS
Henry Hanson - Cory Boyd
Randy Boyd - Clyde Schlim
Eric Neville - Todd Radway
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

  • Marla & Family; Sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories. ~ Janice Ellis White River, SD (4/30/2016)
  • Sorry for your loss, your in my prayers ~ Mark Kightlinger Sioux Falls (4/27/2016)
  • Roy, Ryan, Tim, and Jeremy, We want to express our sympathy in the passing of Theresa. She was most proud of her boys and grandkids. Will miss not seeing her and visiting with her when our paths cross. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during these coming days. ~ Joe & Kathy Gittings Philip, SD (4/21/2016)
  • Roy and Family! I am so sorry to hear of Theresa's passing! My prayers and support are with you all! ~ Joe Millage Philip, S.D. (4/21/2016)
  • I'm very sorry to hear about Theresa. My thoughts and prayers to the family. ~ Melissa Reckling Rapid City, SD (4/20/2016)
  • We are thinking of you folks during this difficult time. Hold onto all the wonderful memories. ~ Les and Joann Pearson Philip, SD (4/20/2016)
  • So sorry to read of Theresa's passing. She was a very hard working and kind individual. May the love of family and friends help comfort you all at this time. RIP Theresa. ~ Dave & Karen Webb Rapid City, SD (4/20/2016)
  • We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Ray,Leah,Danielle,Cody Wright Hitchcock SD (4/20/2016)
  • Praying for peace and comfort for your family Theresa............ ~ Nikki Leverton - Cousin McConnell IL (4/20/2016)
  • We are thinking of you and pray for peace. ~ Roxy and Ray Formanek Rapid City SD (4/20/2016)
  • Roy and family so sorry for your loss. I know that Theresa was so proud of your boys and grandkids she will be dearly missed. Stay strong as you know Theresa was. Remember all the best times
    My prayers and thoughts are with you all.     ~ Amelia and Mike Belvidere (4/20/2016)
  • Bowen Family, Grew up with Theresa and always admired her strength. She had a fun sense of humor and a strong worker. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St. Sturgis,S.D. (4/19/2016)
  • Dear Bowen Family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. We ran into Theresa at a Chinese Restaurant here in Rapid a few years ago, it was great to reconnect with her. Her friendly, cheerful attitude was welcome and refreshing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.     ~ Lynn Seifert Rapid City, SD (4/19/2016)
  • You have been in our thoughts & prayers. So sorry for your loss! ~ Nick & Hallie Konst Philip, SD (4/19/2016)
  • We got to know Theresa and Roy thru her job at Jiggers, we love to visit and be around them ,have to say she was our favorite waitress. May the Lord look down on her Family and help them thru these trying times Amen ~ Bruce and Bonnie Madsen Kadoka S.D. (4/19/2016)
  • Sending our deepest sympathy to the entire family; I have admired Theresa's Strength her whole life; may You all find the strength that You will need from the Lord and may Theresa, have Total Peace in Heaven. ~ Jerry & Kathy S. Noteboom Yuma, Az (4/19/2016)
  • Theresa's family,
    Theresa was a dear to my family. She was such a helping cheerful person. I loved to visit with her. Hold the fond memories close to your heart. May she RIP.     ~ Stacy Dole Black Hawk (4/19/2016)
  • I grew up around the Bowen family and have alot of fond memories of The Bowen Girls!! So sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. ~ Tootie Formanek-Neville Philip,SD (4/19/2016)
  • Sincere sympathy to your family. We got to know Theresa when she worked at Jigger's, she always had a smile. Cherish all of the good times and the times she spent with grandkids will be memories forever. ~ Joe and Betty Lou Stratton Kadoka, SD (4/19/2016)
  • Our sympathy to the family. May you find comfort from your many happy memories. ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (4/19/2016)
  • I worked with Theresa at both Scotchman Industries and Philip health services and she had one of the best work ethics I ever encountered. She was honest, generous and kind!! I am thankful to have known her. May God give you peace knowing she is no longer in pain. ~ Carmen Fees Philip (4/19/2016)
  • We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Larry and Julie McLaughlin Midland, SD (4/19/2016)
  • So sorry for your loss ~ Tom Struble Vermillion SD (4/18/2016)
  • Raymondville,Tx 78580 ~ Gloria Fonseca Anderson 783 E. Charles (4/18/2016)
  • Marla, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister. ~ christina fonseca-graddy 18420 Guildberrty Drive, #103 Gaithersburg, MD (4/18/2016)