NILL, Miranda Berdine - means an admirable and extraordinary person. She was all of that and more. Miranda was born in Hanna on March 23, 1978 on a beautiful, warm, sunny spring day. She passed away in Drumheller on Oct. 8, 2015 at the age of 37 on a beautiful, warm, sunny autumn day. Warmth and beauty were her spirit.
Sundre area became her home over the past 15 years and she was her happiest there. Although Miranda's life was cut short she lived her life to the fullest doing what she loved to do, riding and training horses. Miranda truly had a gift with forming a connection to horses.
Miranda started her schooling in Red Deer, then Spruce View and graduated from Delia High School. She worked at numerous jobs but found her niche running heavy equipment. Throughout her formative years she belonged to the Delia 4H club and to Alberta High School Rodeo Association; excelling in both and winning many awards along the way. As an adult Miranda's passion was training barrel horses and competing in many varied competitions. She and Derby were a force to be reckoned with at many barrel races. They won many prizes and dollars which kept Miranda competing and striving to be even better.
Miranda faced her last battle with bravery, optimism and her usual sense of humor. Sadly she lost that battle and leaves her family with a huge hole in their hearts. Left here to carry her torch are her Mom, Sheila (Don), Sister Celeste (Lane) Montpellier and Brothers Justin (Candace) Newman, Milan Howard, Kalon (Alisha) Howard. Also 3 nephews Dillon and Carson Montpellier and Kolten Howard. 1 Niece Evalynn Miranda Howard.
She also leaves behind her Dad Duane Nill, numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. As well as many friends - too numerous to name.
Miranda was a much loved young lady and will be missed by all whose lives she touched. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Camp Kindle - a summer camp program for kids with cancer, 29479 Range Road 6.1A, Water Valley, Alberta, T0M 2E0.
A Celebration of Miranda's life will be held at the Cowboy Church, Old James River Road, 8 miles north of Sundre, AB (go north at only set of lights in Sundre) at the James River Community Hall. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 1:00 pm.
