In Memory
Marilyn Pearl Miller passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2018 at the age of 75.
Marilyn was born on May 21st, 1942 to Elsie Marie Stoll Sax and George Simon Sax at the Victory Hospital in Napa. She was a third generation descendant of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stoll, who first settled in Napa in the year 1907 owning and operating the California Bakery at the corner of First and Coombs streets for many years.
Marilyn resided the entirety of her life in Napa, attending local schools including Intermediate, Ridgeview Junior High, Napa Senior High class of 1960 and Napa College.
In 1960 Marilyn was installed as Honored Queen of the International Order of Job's Daughters. She worked for the Pacific Telephone Company and local businesses. She is remembered by locals for her friendly, welcoming manner at Butter Cream Bakery.
Throughout her life, Marilyn enjoyed her home and lovely garden, her dachshunds Heidi, Hope and Myrtle and driving her 1974 yellow Toyota Celica.
Marilyn is survived by her sister Virginia Tygart, nephews Christopher and Jason Tygart as well as great-nephews and niece Kyle, Cody and Summer Tygart.
Marilyn will be laid to rest alongside her parents at a private graveside ceremony at Tulocay Cemetery. Please send and share your condolences at www.tulocaycemetery.org on Marilyn's Obituary Tribute Wall.
Richard Howard
Dang, unfortunately another nail in life's coffin..... Went to Ridgeview with Marilyn in a far distant era and then of to our great Napa High. I also consument probably far MANY donuts from my favorite Butter Cream Bakery.
I just hope Marilyn enjoyed our all tooooo short lifetime and made the best of every day.......
Richard (Dick) Howard
Robin Messengale (Truffa)
Marilyn sat next to me in typing class, at Ridgeview. She was so cute with her long ponytail, and she was a pom-pom girl as well. Her personality was infectious. Everyone liked being around her.
Bonnie McHale (Barron)
I also went to school with Marilyn at Ridgeview and Napa Jr. High. She was so cute and petite. She will be missed around Napa. Condolences to her family and friends. Bonnie Barron (McHale) Class of 1960.