California Obituaries, Los Angeles County Submitted by Sally Kaleta 17 Nov 2010 This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagha/index.htm These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter. All persons donating to this site retain the rights to their own work. The Downey Eagle Friday, October 1, 1999 Vol. 7 No. 32 Melba J. Miller mourned by friends and family DOWNEY-Services were held Sept. 29 at Rose Hills Memorial Park for Melba J. Miller, longtime resident of Downey and the wife of former Mayor Ken Miller. She was born in London, Arkansas on July 3, 1922, and died at her home Sept. 23. She was the first lady of Downey when her husband became mayor in 1979, and was involved with the Newcomers Club. Survivors include her loving husband, Kenneth; her son Michael; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many friends. Arrangements were by the Downey Zrelak Family Mortuary.