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Ardella Taggart Obituary
Ardella Taggart, 88, died peacefully on April 6, 2011 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her family. Ardella was born October 9, 1922 in Blue Grass, Iowa. She moved to Sun City West in 1986 after retiring from her position as Executive Secretary to the Executive Director of the Denver Symphony. Ardella is survived by her husband of 65 years Tom, son Allen (Barbara Gould), daughter Sharon Parks (Lee), four grandchildren (Anne Brand, Tom Parks, Rebecca Taggart and Sam Taggart) and two great-grandchildren (Ben and Norah Brand). Ardella was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her strength, compassion, sweet disposition, good humor and positive outlook will be forever remembered by family and friends. A memorial service is planned this summer in Colorado. In lieu of flowers contributions in Ardella's memory may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602-530-6900
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Memories and Condolences
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Paul TAGGART
April 18, 2011
Dear Tom, Allen, and Sharon;
It is hard to see all the old guard winding down. Ardella was a fun and happy Aunt who seemed to smile all the time. She sure made me feel at home every time I came to your home. We love you all.
Paul Taggart and Family
Tom Parks
April 12, 2011
Grandma was the definition of unconditional love. I have nothing but fond memories that I will hold close to my heart for years and years to come. Anne, Sam, Rebecca and I were so fortunate to have such a loving woman in our lives for so long. We love you G'Gma!
Anne Brand
April 11, 2011
Ardella was my grandma, and was the nicest, most gentle person I've ever known. She was a tremendous influence in my life, and I'll do my best to instill those same qualities of graciousness and strength in my children. She'll forever live in my heart and the hearts of everyone who loved her. -- Anne Brand
April 10, 2011
Tom, This is very sad news, forwarded by a friend in Sun City. You and Ardella were always most kind to me, in work and at the Symphony; I know that 65 years of memories will be pleasant, and that she will be missed in your life. Bruce Ellison, Albuquerque
April 9, 2011
I am so glad that I knew her. She was such a sweet lady and I cherish the times we shared. I don't think she had a mean bone in her body and loved her family so much. I feel truly blessed to have been a part of some of your family's celebrations. Love you all
Diana Folleth
Barbara Gould
April 9, 2011
By the very nature of who she was, Ardella taught everyone around her what it means to be truly kind, to embrace and appreciate life and live respectfully. She was a gentle
woman of great intelligence, dignity and strength. We will miss her deeply and honor her daily as we strive to live the way she did. Ardella was a spectacular mother and wife, a loving grandmother and the best mother in law anyone could want.
April 9, 2011
A beautiful woman who I was honored to have as mother in law. She was indeed someone who embodied grace, sweet disposition and love. We will miss her, and will try for the rest of our lives to live up to the example she set for us.
Lee Parks
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