Barbara

Miller

Barbara Loop Miller

Barbara Loop Miller was gently led by angels to the loving arms of the Father on November 8, 2026. She was born in Medford, Oregon on August 18,1955 and as a child moved with her family to California, where she grew up as the oldest daughter of Norm and Jo An Loop and big sister to Catherine, Karen, Sandy, and Teresa.

The five sisters were quite the squad, and Barbara loved sharing stories of the mischief, laughter, and adventures they experienced together. A household of five beautiful, blonde-haired, blue-eyed girls was certainly hard to miss! Their days were filled with playing softball, water skiing, roller skating, and, of course, dating boys. One of Barbara’s fondest memories was being part of the Song Girl team at Peterson High School, an experience she often remembered with pride. She graduated in 1973.

Barbara married Steve Haro of Auburn in 1976, and together they welcomed three children: Jeff, Diana, and Elise. As a family, they enjoyed playing tennis, camping trips, and the simple tradition of Friday night pizza and TGIF. After their separation, Barbara moved to Danville, where she raised her children and watched them grow up and leave the nest. She married Mike Miller in 2002.

Barbara loved people and being surrounded by friends and family. She enjoyed family vacations to Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico and any opportunity to celebrate life with the people she loved. Her happy place was always the beach. She discovered a natural talent for art while taking classes at Diablo Valley College. Although she never fully pursued that talent, her creativity and artistic spirit were always part of who she was. She especially loved seeing live music and dancing. She spent her final years being well taken care of at Auburn Ravine Terrace where she was often seen dancing in the halls.

A romantic and a dreamer, Barbara had a sunny disposition and a smile that could brighten the darkest room. Above all, she was her children's biggest cheerleader. Nothing made her prouder than their accomplishments, and she never missed an opportunity to let them know how impressed she was by each of them. She adored the people in her life and made those around her feel special, appreciated, and loved.

Barbara leaves behind her three children: Jeff, Diana and Brody of CA, Elise and Juan of AR, 14 grandchildren: Sage, Jerome, Anna-Lyn, Ella-Jean, Reed, Cole, Juniper, Sawyer, Miles, Elliot, Rosalie, Ember, Ray, and Elias; and one great-grandson, Sevyn. She is also survived by her mother, Jo An Loop Hostler and her husband, Bob of Auburn, CA; her sisters and brothers-in-law: Catherine and Randall Alesci, Karen Palladino, Sandy Pinon, and Teresa and Bob Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her father, Norm Loop, and her brothers-in-law, Tony Palladino and Dan Pinon.

There will be a Celebration of Barbara’s Life in December. Detailed information will be posted on Facebook.

In Barbara’s memory, we encourage you to do something she loved: go out and enjoy live music, gather with the people who make you happy, or simply take a moment to tell someone how impressive they are. Make them feel celebrated. Barbara certainly did.