Eileen Mary McMillan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eileen Mary McMillan, 93, was born July 19, 1925 to Mary Griffin Eve and Edgar Eve, immigrants from Dublin, Ireland and London, England, respectively. They settled in Ville LaSalle, a small French borough of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, bordering the Saint Lawrence River. Eileen passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018, with her son and daughter by her side. Eileen grew up during the great depression and attended a one-room schoolhouse. Even from a young age Eileen had a tenacious and determined spirit. When her older sister Dorothy was gifted the doll carriage that she wanted, Eileen took a running leap and broke through the bottom of the carriage. She then had to give her gift to Dorothy and proudly pushed the broken carriage everywhere. At the age of 13 Eileen stole her sister's work permit to get a job at a munitions factory inspecting bombs. At the age of 18 she joined the Royal Canadian Navy, and is a veteran of WWII. When not at work she worked on her dance moves becoming a champion jitterbugger. After the war Eileen spent her weekends at local dances where she met her husband of 68 years, Allan K. McMillan. They were married in the High Anglican church and moved into a one-bedroom cold water flat in the borough of Verdun. Allan graduated one year later from McGill University, earning his degree in chemical engineering. They were blessed with two children: Sharon and David. Their young family later immigrated to the United States and settled in Pensacola, Florida. Here Eileen developed her love of golf and was awarded club champion two years in a row. It was in Pensacola that Eileen and the family were introduced to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Eileen was impressed with the youth programs and wanted her children to experience that good influence. She loved serving in Chapel Hill, NC., especially with the youth. Eileen loved Christmas and decorating. It was a match made in heaven. Friends and neighbors who received a gift of her famous Scotch Shortbread cookies considered themselves especially blessed. Allan and Eileen travelled extensively during their retirement years. They were able to visit and enjoy many places in the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Eileen loved her trip to the British Isles where she was able to experience the culture and charm of her parents' heritage. In their 90's Eileen and Allan moved to Provo, Utah to be near their children. Eileen's greatest legacy to her posterity is her beautiful love and caring for the underdog and those who suffered or were forgotten. She was truly their champion and performed many acts of charity and kindness in their behalf. Eileen is survived by her husband Allan, children Sharon Rane (Rob) and David (Lisa), her brothers Edgar Eve, Dennis Eve and sister Loretta Horwood. She is preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Vokey and grandson David. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren who will continue to tell and retell her larger-than-life stories. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Oak Hills 9th Ward Chapel, 1960 North 1500 East, Provo, Utah. Interment, Eastlawn Memorial Hills. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.

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Eileen Mary McMillan

July 19, 1925 - October 26, 2018