Diane Miller, 68, of Idyllwild, after a battle with cancer, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Chino Hills, on Saturday, Oct. 16.

She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, friend and spiritual guide. She loved living in the mountains and attended Queen of Angels Catholic Church. She and her husband, Frank Vrabel, were active in the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. Diane was a spiritual director and gave workshops in prayer journaling and dreams. She inspired many throughout her life with her positive outlook and faith in God.

She is survived by her mother, Elaine Gunningham of Oceanside, Calif.; her four children, Michael Miller of Westerly, R.I., Laurie Colton of Templeton, Calif., Mark Miller of Murrieta, Calif., and Kristine Quinn of Chino Hills, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Frank Vrabel. Services were held Oct. 23 at St. Margaret Mary Church in Chino, Calif.

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