Bernice "Bea" Miller-Becker

Bernice Muriel Miller-Becker (nee Street) passed away August 13, 2018 at 1:48 am surrounded by family. Bernice (Bea) was born October 5, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri to Golvin S. Street (1900-1993) of Indiana and Ruby Delta Guilliams (1909-1992) of Missouri. She grew up closely with her sister Jacqueline M. Allen and brother Richard A. Street.

She married Bobby N. Miller in 1947 before moving with her family to Southern California. She had three children, James A. Miller, Jacqueline G. Parker (nee Miller)(nee Williams), and John C. Miller. Bea worked for many years for the Laguna Beach School District. In 1979, Bea opened The Coffee Importers and The Chocolate Soldier in the Dana Point Harbor along with her husband Bob and son and daughter-in-law Jim and Michelle Miller. She was a huge part of the development of the Dana Point Harbor and continued to contribute to the community until her death. After 40 years, Bea could be seen enjoying a cup of coffee under the signature green umbrellas of The Coffee Importers, which is still being run by her son Jim Miller.

Bea and Bob Miller were married 44 years until Bob’s death in 1991. In 2000, Bea married Gerry J. Becker and they were married 7 years before he passed away in 2007. Bea lived in San Clemente from 2001 until her death and was very active in the Talega Gallery community.

Above all, Bea was a dedicated sister, wife, mother, and (great) grandmother. Bea lived for her friends and family. She is survived by her sister Jacqueline M. Allen, brother Richard A. Street, sister-in-law Carol Street, children James A. Miller, Jacqueline G. Parker (nee Miller) (nee Williams), and John C. Miller, grandchildren Charlie Williams, R.J Miller, Meredith Miller, and Karina Parker, and great grandchildren Abigail Williams, Hannah Williams, Charlie (Chase) Williams, Brady Miller, and Brooklyn Miller. 

Bea made a lasting impact on everyone she met. She will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved her.