Obituary of Iris Delores Taylor

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Iris Delores Taylor on Saturday May 16, 2015, at the age of 83. Iris was predeceased by her parents Alfred and Marjorie; her sisters Bessie and Ethel; her brothers Dennis, Walter, Larry and Wilfred. She leaves to mourn her loving, devoted husband of 61 years, Bill; sisters June, Barbara and Nancy; sisters-in-law Peggy, Anne, Dianne and Ernestine; children Kerry (Heather), Beryl (Rob Madden), Randall (Andrea), Kevin (Sherrill); grandchildren Chad (Bernadette), Madeleine, Simone (Jay), Josh, Christopher (Kathryn), Nigel (Erica), Jennifer (John), Paul (Maraya), Quinci, Martin and Amalja; five great-grandchildren and cherished family members; Diane Taylor-Neale, Art Neale, Rachelle Chiasson-Taylor and Chandra Logan. Iris was born at Okla, Saskatchewan in the log house of her parents’ homestead and raised on that farm. After grade eleven she was a study-supervisor near the Porcupine Forest and south of Okla, later teaching near Imperial, Saskatchewan and in Regina for more than seventeen years. She was a devoted and active member of Rosemont United Church for more than half a century, taking a leadership role in all aspects of church life. Iris was a passionate gardener and long-time amateur musician. She was also a tireless volunteer for numerous causes including literacy outreach, assisting inner-city children, meals-on-wheels, UNICEF, and performing in the Good Shepherd’s Band. Family was of great importance to Iris. Her idea of family was inclusive and she took every opportunity to nurture those bonds. We remember Iris for her generosity, kindness, joyful outlook and empathy for others as she lived her faith. In lieu of flowers you may wish to make a donation to the charity of your choice A Celebration of Iris’ Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 St. James United Church 4506 Sherwood Drive, Regina, SK.