Portrait of Rebecca

Obituary for Rebecca "Becca" Miller

1979 – 2018
Age 38
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For 38 years, Rebecca touched the lives of those around them.

"They are not gone who live in the hearts they leave behind."
— Tuscarora proverb
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Rebecca "Becca" Miller, 38,, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved her dearly.

What you read below is one part of a life lived with quiet purpose.

Born in 1979, Rebecca began a life that would touch many along the way.

The grief of an unfinished life is its own particular kind of grief.

Rebecca "Becca" Miller, 38, of Beresford, passed away on August 10, 2018. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, August 17, 2018 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home in Viborg. Visitation will start at 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers or gifts, a memorial fund, for Adrian and Dexton, has been established at First National Bank, in Mitchell, SD. Monetary gifts can be mailed to, or deposited at: Becca Miller Memorial Fund, First National Bank, 210 N. Lawler, P.O. Box 1366, Mitchell, SD 57301 Becca (Rebecca) Lee Miller, was born on November 12, 1979, to Brenda (Olesen) and Mark Miller, at Sacred Heart Hospital, in Yankton, SD. Becca passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018. Becca spent her childhood between Viborg, and Mitchell, SD, where she attended school. During her school years, Becca enjoyed playing softball and volleyball, and spending time with friends and family. Becca was known for her infectious laughter, outgoing personality, and ability to always make people laugh. Becca was also admired as a leader, with a take-charge attitude, and a persistent strength throughout her life. Becca graduated in May, of 1998, from Viborg High School. It was there, Becca formed a friendship and love for her future husband, Erik Fredricks. Becca and Erik were blessed with the birth of their son, Adrian Xavier Fredricks, on November 6, 1999. Becca and Erik lived and worked in the Sioux Falls area, and were married in the spring of 2001. Following their divorce, Becca continued to live and work in the Sioux Falls area, including various management positions. Becca welcomed her second greatest love, Dexton Joseph Miller, into the world, on August 2, 2009. Becca's most joy-filled moments were those spent with her beloved sons. It was evident in her smile and affections, that Adrian and Dexton were her most treasured loves, in all the world. Becca will continue to be loved and cherished by countless family members, friends, acquaintances, co-workers, and strangers whose path she crossed and shared a smile or laugh. Becca is survived by her two sons Dexton Miller, and Adrian Fredricks (Mitchell), mother Brenda Olesen (Dan Hauser; Mitchell), father Mark Miller (Viborg), siblings Randal Miller (Jenny; Viborg), Rachael (Jon Anderson; Woonsocket), Jess (John Mulhair; Sioux Falls), Chelsea Suhr (Mitchell), Reece Miller (Centerville), 7 nieces, 5 nephews, grandparents Barb and Sonny Miller (Viborg), grandmother Phyllis Olesen (Yankton), and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Life in Years

1979Born1998Becca graduated in May, of, from Viborg High School2001Becca and Erik lived and workedin the Sioux Falls area, and2009Becca welcomed her secondgreatest love, Dexton Joseph Mille2018Passed away

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