Janet Marie Miller passed away on May 22, 2018 in Hermiston at the age of 70.
She was born on June 6, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to John and Catherine Lloyd Miller.
Janet lived in Silver Spring, Md. for many years of her adult life. She moved west to Pendleton in the early 1980s and had lived in the Hermiston area for the past 10 years.
Janet married Gary Petranek in St. Mary’s County, Md. in 1969. From this union a daughter, Diane and a son, Michael were born. The couple later divorced.
Janet was a special lady who loved animals, was a delightful person who brought sunshine and a positive force in the room, and she deeply cared about other people. She attended Desert Rose Ministries Church and enjoyed exercising and other activities at Lifeways. She loved her two children and family dearly.
She is survived by her daughter, Diane Nelson; son, Michael Petranek; sister, Diane Wilroy; eight grandchildren; and her beloved partner, Cassius Winchester.
A gathering of family and friends was held at the Porter house.
Memorial donations in Janet’s memory can be made to Desert Rose Ministries, 512 E. Main St., Hermiston, Ore., 97838.
To leave an online condolence for the family, go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
