Dawn Miller

February 20, 1949 – May 28, 2026

Dawn Hellene Miller (nee Ruddick), of West Vancouver via Gibsons, Prince George, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, passed away May 28, 2026, at Lions Gate Hospital, with her husband and children at her side.

From Dawn’s early days growing up in South Vancouver, she was committed to mentorship and community development. Her mission was to inspire people to enrich their lives through broadened experiences, lifelong learning, and the creation of a life they love. Not only did Dawn provide leadership, but she was also a model of attentiveness, thoughtfulness, and genuine commitment to upholding her personal, professional, and community values. Dawn received many awards of excellence in communication, leadership, and mentorship, including Businesswoman of the Year, Mentor of the Year by the Minerva Foundation, and for Outstanding Achievement as a Community

Builder. In 2020, Dawn was recognized for her role in leading the development of the Women’s

Enterprise Society of BC, BC Regional Science & Technology Network, Northern Interior Science

Council, and the Innovation Resource Centre. Dawn also served on the B.C. Science Council. She was an active volunteer and past chair with the Sunshine Coast Community Futures Association and a health coach with the Self-Management Health Program at the University of Victoria. Dawn was a long-time champion within the Toastmasters community and was recognized by Toastmasters International for her leadership.  Nothing made Dawn happier than bringing out the best in others.

Dawn is survived by her husband Bob, sons Julian and Rob, daughter-in-law Alicia, and two grandsons, Flynn and Azlan, her brother Dennis Ruddick, and sisters-in-law Joyce, Marie, Margaret, and Shirley. Dawn was predeceased by her parents Henry and Hilda Ruddick, her stepmother Bernice Davis; and her stepbrother, Art Pierce.

A celebration of life was held June 23, 2026, at Amica West Vancouver, 865 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver, V7T 1C8.