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Constance Alice Miknis
10/12/1921 — 10/30/2012
From West, Richland, WA, US | Born in Aliceville, IN
Constance Alice Miknis
Constance A. Miknis
Constance A. Miknis Connie died peacefully at home on October 30, 2012. She was 91.
A long-time California resident, Connie moved to West Richland in 2008 to live closer to two of her daughters.
Connie began her career as a professional secretary in 1939, working for the US Army Air Corps Base Operation Headquarters at Selfridge Field near Mount Clemens, MI. She held her position there until the end of WWII. Before her retirement in the mid-1980's, Connie was secretary to the Regional Inspector of the IRS in San Francisco, CA.
Connie married Alfonse Al Miknis in 1948, and together they raised five loving children. Her husband preceded her in death in 2002.
Connie will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, as well as a woman of great faith. She savored life, especially times spent with her family. She was also an accomplished pastel artist, and loved the color pink. Connie was happy, free-spirited, good-natured, generous, and grateful for the kindnesses of others, especially when chocolate or ice cream was involved.
Connie is survived by her son Don Miknis of Americus, GA; her daughters: Gerry & Patrick Tribble of Nevada City, CA; Laurie & John Montero of West Richland, WA; Mary & John Brandon of Petaluma, CA; Robin & Mike Stanco of West Richland, WA; and former daughter-in-law Kim Fiore Miknis of Americus, GA. Grandchildren Julie & Levi Hunt, Jesse Montero, Katie & Jorge Pereira, Jacob Montero, Alan Miknis, Jared Montero, Mikey Stanco, Paige Stanco; and great grandson Gabriel W. Montero.
Visitation will be at Einan's Funeral Home at 915 Bypass Highway, Richland, WA on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 10:00 to 11:00 am, followed by a Memorial Funeral Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church in Richland at 2:00 pm.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider The Chaplaincy Hospice in Richland, WA or The American Cancer Society.
Happy Mother’s Day Momma! I miss your smile, your laugh and your whistle. I’m getting closer to reuniting with you. Save me dessert! I love you. Your loving daughter, Laurie.
I’m missing my mom coming up on the one year anniversary of her passing. The trees were all in fall colors of red and orange.
Still missing you Mom . . . it’s not the same without you here. I miss your laugh, little cutie!
Sorry about the loss of your mother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jill and Kevin
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult period.
Rick and Brenda Herrington
Rest in Peace sweet Connie. Thank you for sharing your beautiful smile and laughter with us, God has an amazing Angel with him now.
With Love,
Kristin
We’ll miss you grandma. You lived a great long life and we are all here now because of you. I enjoyed our time in September sitting on the back porch sharing a beer and memories.
Love you,
Jake
Connie’s most endearing and lasting legacy is her children, their spouses, and her grandchildren, each one a treasure. She and her smile will be missed.
My dear cutie Mom! We have shared some really fun times together – laughing, smiling and just being together. You were absolutely a great mom. I love you!
“I’m your baby. You’re my baby.”
Robin
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. This is such a hard time – but know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care,
Joy & Dave Thielsen
Aunt Connie became my favorite aunt/bride/princess when as a 4 yr old, I was the flower girl in her wedding.She was my ideal and with her beautiful smile and personality, she never let me down.I will love her forever.
I feel so blessed that we got to know such a wonderful sweet person who is responsible for bringing more amazing people that we love into this world. I am so glad that Gabriel got the chance to know and spend time with his great and i do mean great! Grandma. My favorite memory will always be all of us dancing and singing with her during christmas time. We are very lucky and blessed to have such a beautiful angel in heaven looking over us now. We miss you already, but we’ll see you again someday!
Mom loved her family, had great compassion for others, and never complained. She could never leave the store without buying magazines that claimed to promise ‘how to look years younger’. She loved carrying 7 shades of lipstick in her purse so she always had the right color. She always had chocolate available and never passed on dessert. If you gave her a choice for dinner, she’d choose pancakes and sausage. I am so happy that God selected me to be one of her 5 children. “I’ll keep your love and memories in my heart forever, Mom. Until we meet again…” Love, Laurie
Connie was a true delight and I fondly remember her for her bright smile, sparkling eyes, and ADORABLY sweet disposition. The love of her family was very evident, giving testimony to the wonderful person she clearly was. It truly was an honor to know such a sweet lady that could instantly light up a room.
I extend my sincere condolences in your loss, but rejoice with you that you will see her again.
Dearest My Momma Too Connie:
Wherever you are, I send my love and light for your journey placing you in God’s hands. You graced my life with acceptance of me into the family and being who you are. I have over 20 years knowing you, Al and the family. There are many pictures in my heart of all the good times we have had. You have many gifts that you brought into the world and I still get to experience those everyday! Blessings and what a great wake/mass/party send off you had. You would have loved it! Love, one of your favorite sons in law.
Happy Mother’s Day Mom!
Missing you more than you know. I love you so much!
Love from your #1 daughter,
Gerry
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