Beverly J (Olsen) Taylor, age 80, of Oswego, IL passed peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Bickford Senior Living in Oswego, IL. She was born May 2, 1931 in Chicago, IL the daughter of her beloved father Andrew Olsen and dear mother Leona (Schetter) Olsen.
Bev spent her childhood climbing trees and canoeing on Tower Lakes in Barrington, IL. She spoke fondly of her many friends and the simple life they enjoyed during those years. On December 27, 1950 she was united in marriage to Albert L Taylor. Bev’s favorite job was working a switchboard in Chicago, she loved the bustle of the city almost as much as the quiet of the country. She worked various jobs, including office manager at the Dairyland Insurance office in Aurora, IL. Bev had an amazing ability to teach others, whether it was helping friends in school, training fellow employees or sharing songs and nature walks with her grandchildren. She was a staunch believer in equality for everyone, regardless of race, religion or orientation and she was proud to have lived long enough to see President Obama voted into office.
Bev is survived by her children Stephen (Carla) Taylor of Minooka, IL, Debi (Marty) Soelke of Oswego, IL, Rand (Nancy) Taylor of Oswego, IL, Julie (Michael) Gondar of Yorkville, IL; foreign exchange ‘daughter’ Miaki Miyamoto of Osaka, Japan; grandchildren Erik, Ben and Jed Taylor, Joey and Juliana Tranchita, Cassandra Chytracek and Emily Banbury, Randi Taylor, Jacob and Ethan Gondar; numerous great-grandchildren and brother Robert (Marilyn) Olsen of Crystal Lake, IL.
She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Taylor and a sister Virginia.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff of Bickford Senior Living in Oswego, IL. Their compassion, love and care for Mom helped immensely in her final months. She was allowed to be herself, maintain her stubborn sense if independence and eat as many cookies as she wanted. Thank you!
A gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY 1801 South Douglas Road Oswego, IL.
Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association National Office 225 North Michigan Avenue, Flr 17 Chicago, IL 60601.
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