Paula Berkman Miller died Aug. 7, 2016, in Foster City, California. She was born March 8, 1939, in Norwich, Connecticut, to Itch and Elsie Berkman.
Older sister to Phyllis, Helen and David, Paula attended Simmons College and met her husband Spike Miller on a blind date. Spike went from math tutor to beloved spouse and friend, and Paula became mother to Carrie, Lisa, Rick and Jamie. From Palos Verdes to Davis, and then San Mateo, California, following Spike’s passing, Paula continued to love and support her children and grandchildren.
Her love of marine life led to volunteer work at Año Nuevo State Park, while a passion for “all things bird” made her an avian aficionado. From cross county campaigning for Obama to taking full advantage of her “Seniors Ski for Free” status, Paula fully lived life. Some of her greatest joys came from spending time with her grandchildren, Sophia and Nate Kajani, and Claire Macy Miller.
Memorial service is 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Peninsula Temple Beth El, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, California.
Donations in Paula’s honor: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeastern California and Northern Nevada, 2800 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835. necannv.wish.org (916) 437-0206.
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