Val & Helga Milliner Obituary (1940 - 2006)

Val Darrell Milliner and Helga Franziska Proebstl Milliner North Ogden - Val and Helga Milliner passed away in an automobile accident outside Cedar City, UT on December 15, 2006, when another vehicle veered into their lane. They were on their way home from Arizona, where they wintered, to spend time with family for the holidays. Val graduated from South Summit High school with an All State Football scholarship. Val's dream was to be a soldier. He love and wanted to serve his Country. He served two terms in Vietnam. While in the Army he served in Munich, Germany where he met the love of his life, his wife Helga of 46 years. Helga was born March 6, 1943 in Munich, Germany, the daughter of August and Franziska Hoelzl Proebstl. The couple was married on June 2, 1961. Val retired from the Armed Forces in 1978. They made their home in Riverdale, Utah, where Val went back to work for a second career at Morton Thiokol in Promontory and retired after 20 years of service. He then joined his wife Helga in the real estate industry with Century 21. Helga made numerous friends, which she always talked about and loved. Helga was recognized with many, many awards for top sales, and together they distinguished themselves as a very successful sales-team. Helga retired after 25 years of service. They finally decided to retire. Together they became snowbirds in the winter, and then off to Star Valley, Wyo in the summer. Val and Helga had two beautiful children: Frances Lorna Milliner Dufour (Dan), and Robert Val Milliner (Nannette) both of Riverdale. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Jason and Jeffrey Dufour, Krystal, Kaylee and Michael Milliner. Val is also survived by one sister and one brother, Colleen (Hymas)(Jim) Groscost, Reed (Bernice) Milliner and many nieces and nephews. Helga is survived by three brothers, Jim Proebstl, Sieg Proebstl and Manfred Proebstl. Val and Helga had two surrogate children (their Yorkies) Heidi and Shatzi. They also perished in the accident. Val and Helga enjoyed their retirement. Val loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart. He never missed one soccer, football or baseball game. Val was an avid golfer and member of the Riverside Men's Assoc. where he made many friends for thirty years. Helga loved shopping anywhere, but especially with her daughters and grandchildren. Grandma Milliner always pulled her family together for breakfast on Sundays so she could see our faces and be a part of our lives. She also loved caring for her beloved puppies. The happiest moments for them both were spent with their children and grandchildren. Mom and Dad we love you and we will miss you. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 December 20, 2006 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 December 21, 2006 1:00 PM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 December 21, 2006