Barbara Jean Miller

Barbara Jean Miller, known by all as Bobbie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. She was 79.

Born in Mankato, Minnesota on April 8, 1947, Bobbie was the eldest daughter of Curt and Bettie Capps. She made nursing her life's work, spending 25 years as Director of Nursing at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester before her retirement. Through her career and her faith, she was devoted to serving others and glorifying God.

Bobbie found joy in the people and things she loved: her children and family, her dogs, a cold Pepsi, worship music, a good book, and the beauty of Lake Superior's North Shore. She was a faithful member of Salem Road Covenant Church and later of Rochester Assembly, and she supported the work of Minnesota Teen & Adult Challenge.

She is survived by her children, Christa Miller and her husband Brad Glynn of Eyota, Minnesota, and Jeremy Miller and his wife Tonya of Rochester, Minnesota; her sister, Mary Ann Capps of Rochester; her sister-in-law, Lynda Capps of Rochester; her nephew Josh Capps of Grand Marais, Minnesota; her niece Cheyenne Capps of Rochester; and numerous other extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Curt and Bettie Capps, and her brother, David Capps.

A celebration of life will be held at Maxon Family Cremation and Life Celebrations, 1624 37th Street Northwest, Rochester, Minnesota 55901, on Friday, October 9th. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m., with the service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family encourages donations in Bobbie's name to Minnesota Teen & Adult Challenge at mntc.org.