Bonnie Craig Miller
Feb. 9, 1928-Sept. 1, 2024
Palo Alto, California

Bonnie Craig Miller passed away on September 1st, 2024 with her family by her side. She truly loved her wonderful and special life of 96 years.

Born on February 9, 1928 and raised in Decatur, IL. Bonnie was the sixth of eight children of Otto and Goldie Craig. She married Donald Miller on May 14, 1949 and they spent almost 74 years together. Early in their married life Don and Bonnie lived in several locations until they ultimately came to the Bay Area. They fell in love with California, made Palo Alto their permanent home, and raised two daughters, Nancy and Susie.

Bonnie was a long-time member of the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. As well she was an active member for many years in the Palo Alto Women’s Golf Club at Baylands Golf Links (formerly Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course) and Shoreline Golf Links. Playing bridge in her women’s and couple’s groups with Don was a very enjoyable part of Bonnie’s active life. She loved her many friends and cherished time with her family. She was quite competitive in any and all games she played and was passionate about her Stanford women’s basketball and football teams, the 49ers and Giants. She was always eager to help with special events and celebrate all holidays and birthdays throughout the years.

Bonnie survived Don who passed away February 17, 2023. She is survived by daughters Nancy Blanchard (Scott) and Susan Mitchell (Thomas, dec.) of Palo Alto, her granddaughter Stephanie McMichael (Bryan) of Pacifica, and grandson Kyle Blanchard (Matt Miller) of San Francisco. She loved and was very proud of her two great grandsons Marcus and Andrew McMichael. She is dearly missed by all. Per her wish, no service will be held.