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Carolyn Anderson Taylor

Dec. 18, 1940 - Mar. 10, 2022

Date of Service: Mar. 19, 2022

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BURLEY – Carolyn A. Taylor was born Wednesday, December 18, 1940, in Oakley, Idaho, on a 39 degree day, to delighted parents, Daniel Vanness and Verda Cole Anderson. She passed away peacefully in her home in Burley, Idaho, Thursday, March, 10, 2022, after a brief battle with an aggressive brain cancer which she nicknamed, “The Beast.” She was 81 at the time of her death.

Her education began in Oakley schools until she moved to Burley where she graduated from Burley High School. She furthered her education at Idaho State University in cosmetology. This was an occupation she enjoyed the rest of her life. Her clients adored her and many became life-long friends.

She was married to D Arlen Taylor in Burley, Idaho, August 19, 1960, at the age of 20. They were later sealed, along with their children, in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Carolyn and D divorced but remained friends.

Carolyn and D had three children, Dan Arlen (Jennifer) Taylor of Spokane, Washington, Jan Taylor Banner (Greg Cannell) of American Falls, and Deann (Casey) Brown of Neenah, Wisconsin.

Carolyn had an immense sense of humor that was catching and she could draw people in by just being herself. She was dearly loved by all of those who knew her.

She kept busy playing pinochle at the Burley Senior Center and volunteering her time doing hair for the residents of Park View Rehabilitation and Care Center. She blessed the lives of her family and others through a lifetime of personal ministering.

She is survived by her children; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Luann (Paul) Hogg of Burley; one brother, John G (Jackie) Anderson of Burley; her former husband and his wife, D and Karen M. Taylor of Burley; and a sister-in-law, Judy Taylor of Murray, Utah.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Robert “Bob” Vanness Anderson and William “Bill” Albert Anderson;

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Burley West Stake Center, 2420 Parke Ave., in Burley. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, preceding the funeral, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, Carolyn requested donations be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Fund.

(https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/humanitarian-services)

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/wk_GKh1_LVY.

Condolences for Carolyn Anderson Taylor

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From Ellie Thompson:

I just learned of your passing. I will miss talking with you. Praying for the family and the pain of their loss. You will be missed my friend.

From Leslie Fae Stoddard:

Sincerest condolences to Carolyn’s family….I didn’t know her personally; however, her daughter, Jan, was a special caregiver to our father during the last year of his life. Jan’s kindness and her piano music soothed our father’s melancholy. Carolyn’s beautiful family-home was in our neighborhood and her younger brother, John, introduced me to jazz music which is still an important part of my life.

From Jean Hamblen:

I'm sorry about Carolyn. Sending you all, love, hugs and prayers.

From Susan P Brown:

Deann & family...
Thinking of you and sending my sincere sympathy.
Love, Aunt Sue

From Eileen A. Petersen:

Just read the well-written obituary for Carolyn. We send our deep, heart-felt condolences to Jan, Deann, Danny and all the family for the loss of their mother and grandmother. Carolyn has been a friend for many years, and a beautiful person. It touched my heart how well Jan took care of her Mom, and Deann when she could come from Wisconsin. Carolyn will brighten up heaven. Love from Eileen A. Petersen and family--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, and Jen.

From Krinn&Chuck McCoy:

I always loved Carolyn. She was such a positive ray of sunshine. She will be missed by many. Heaven is so happy to have her back.

From Sharon J:

I loved your mom. She did have a sense of humor. She faced life with faith, always moving forward with each challenge she faced. She was a great friend.

From Betty Rasmussen:

So sorry for the passing of your mom. She was a good friend. I will miss her

From Kathryn Hall:

Carolyn was a good friend and a lovely lady. My thoughts to the family

From Destry Anderson:

One great aunt! She did good for everybody and the community!

From Brian. & Debra Barlow:

We are so saddened by Carolyn’s passing. What a beautiful, lovely lady she is. So fun, and so gracious. We love her and will miss her. Our hearts and prayers are for all of the loved ones she left behind. We are happy she does not have to go through more pain but sorry for all of those left with the pain of her loss.

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