Madeline Dotson Naylor

Madeline Naylor Obituary

Madeline Dotson Naylor 1921 ~ 2007 TAYLORSVILLE-Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed peacefully, March 11, 2007. Madeline Dotson Naylor and her twin sister, Marcia, were born to A Lewis and Lola Dotson on January 14, 1921, Minersville, UT. Married to James LeRoy Naylor, Jr. August 17, 1940, Logan, UT. Together they enjoyed many friends and social activities such as Lions Club, Literary League, and traveling. A mother of five children, her life centered around her family and in return, their lives centered around her. Madeline was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many church callings, most recently as a temple worker in the Jordan River Temple. She was a very dynamic and inspiring person. In her 80's, she became the first woman president of the Taylorsville Lion's Club, learned to navigate the internet and continued surfing until just recently. Madeline is survived by one brother, Dick (Nancy) Dotson; and sister, Olga (Hale) Gardner; and her five children: Karren (Bob) Gill, Patricia (Richard) Roberts, Vicki (Matt) Mataele, Jim (Jackie) Naylor, Ken (Katie) Naylor; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two granddogs. This compassionate and humble woman leaves behind a legacy to many. A viewing will be held, Thursday, March 15, 2007, from 6-8 p.m., Taylorsville 8th Ward, 1495 W. Tamarack Rd. (4567 S.), Taylorsville. The funeral service will be conducted by Bishop V. Frank Coon at the Taylorsville 8th Ward, Friday, March 16, 2007, 11:00 a.m. with a viewing from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City. Loving care provided by Independent Funeral Service.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Madeline Naylor

11 Entries

Elaine & Richard Carter

March 22, 2007

Madeline and Jay were dear friends of ours. We were members of the Taylorsville Lions Club with them for many years. Madeline and Jay were fun to be with, we remember dancing the night away at the Ft. Douglas Officers Club with them. Elaine served for a short time with Madeline at the Jordan River Temple. We regret we did not know of Madelines death, until Elaine saw the obituary hanging on the bulletin board in the sisters locker room at the Temple.
We send our condolences to the Naylor family. May our Heavenly Father bless you during this very difficult time.
Richard and Elaine Carter

Michelle Lloyd

March 20, 2007

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories and joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I lived in the neighborhood and always knew that Madeline was doing the Lord's work. She was a very good example to all that knew her. May God be with you and your family.

Lu Ann Hayes Lukenbach

March 19, 2007

I was in Madeline's ward for many years. She was always so pleasant and cheerful, even when she was ill. She always wore the most beautiful outfits and was the picture of femininity. She was a very classy lady whom I felt lucky to have known.

Sallie Stonebraker

March 16, 2007

Dear Pat (and your brother and sisters)
I don’t know if you remember me, but I worked with you and your Dad (as well as my Dad) at F-B Truck Lines. My parents are Edna and Del and they so loved the friendship they had throughout the years with your parents. I remember Madeline as a very gracious and friendly lady. Madeline called my Mom just last month to say “good-bye”. I wanted you to know how very touched Mom was by Madeline’s call and that she will be forever grateful that your Mom thought enough to call. Mom said Madeline sounded so at peace and the two of them had a lovely conversation. Our deepest sympathy goes to all of you with the loss of such a giving Mother.

Merrilee Thacker

March 15, 2007

I am a long time friend of Madeline Naylor I am the daughter of Ralph & Myrna Thacker. I helped out with doing the calenders that the Taylorsvilee Loins club put together at Madelines when she was President. I helped out with the easter egg hunts. And all the other activties that Madeline was involved in with the Loins Club. My deepest Sympathy to the family and friends. I will miss Madeline but now she is doing the Lords work. Love Merrilee Thacker)

John W Gardner

March 14, 2007

Aunt Madeline -- We will miss you! You have been a very strong influence in our lives.

Rebecca Gardner

March 14, 2007

I loved Aunt Madeline. She was the aunt I knew best because she used to take care of us when Mom and Dad would go on trips. Madeline was always so caring and unconditional in her acceptance of others. I always felt loved. I will miss her gentle soul.

David & Jennie Clawson

March 14, 2007

We are going to miss Aunt Madeline. We always looked forward to seeing her at our family reunions. She was, indeed, one special lady.

Mark Parr

March 14, 2007

If there were a perfect person it would be aunt Madeline. She was a model in every sense of the word. She had unstinting care and concern for others and would help those in need in the highest degree. I am honored to have had her as an aunt.

Mark Parr

Jan Pierce

March 14, 2007

Madeline was such a dear friend of mine. We shared a birthday, and it was always a race to see who could call first. She usually won.
I loved Madeline dearly. She was pure and genuine. I will miss her so much. The funeral falls at the same time my granddaughter is getting married in the SL Temple. Jerry is still down, and can't even attend that. We are so sorry to miss her funeral. I know it will be beautiful, as she was beautiful.
All our love, Jan and Jerry Pierce

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