Our beloved and amazing mother was born Lorraine Giraud on November 24, 1929, and joined her husband, family and friends in heaven on February 3, 2023. She was born in San Francisco to Ersilia and Maggiorino Giraud and grew up in the Sunset District, graduating from Lincoln High in 1947.

She worked for her father at Superior Building Company until she married Elmer Miller on August 7, 1954, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. Twin daughters were born in 1955 and her life changed forever! The family relocated to rural property in Santa Rosa in 1963 and she took care of the family, property, garden, and farm animals while her husband worked, along with participating in the twins’ elementary school activities. Later she became a 4-H leader, where she taught cooking and sewing. She was a wonderful seamstress making many of our school clothes and later beautiful quilts.

In the mid-1970s Mom and Dad relocated to their dream property in Fort Jones. There she continued to enjoy her hobbies as well as working with Dad at Interstate Battery of the Siskiyous. They made many friends and loved Scott Valley until they came west due to Dad’s illness to be closer to us in Eureka.

Mom took care of Dad for almost 10 years as he suffered from dementia and passed away in 2006. Travels with her daughters served as respite during that time. There were many trips to Scottsdale and San Francisco for Giants Baseball. After Dad passed there were trips to Hawaii, Canada, and Europe where she especially enjoyed river cruises.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, parents, uncle Frank Giraud, sister-in-law Beth Giraud, and lifelong friends Gloria and Sayoko.

She is survived by her daughters Karen Miller and Marie Liscom and her husband Glen. She is also survived by her beloved brother Richard Giraud and his children Julie, Rich and Tony, their spouses, and children. Her loyal dog Penny was at her side when she passed.

The family wishes to thank Beth Abels and her staff Karen and Jericho for their amazing ongoing care. Many thanks also to Providence Home Health and Hospice of Humboldt who helped guide us in her illness and final days. Thanks also to Betty Jean for her recent care and guidance.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Humboldt, 3327 Timber Fall Ct, Eureka 95503; or Sequoia Humane Society, 6073 Loma Ave, Eureka 95503.

A memorial service will be held at Sacred Heart Church on February 17, at 11 a.m., Father Bernard D’Sa officiating.

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