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Judith Taylor Obituary
She leaves behind many who loved her deeply and will miss her. She was a loving wife to her husband Larry of 50 years, a loyal and loving mother to son Josh (Ruth) Taylor, daughters Andrea (Michael) Younie and Suzanne Taylor and the most adored nana to her 8 grandchildren Anna, Roman, Macy, Ivy, Hazel, Josie, Charlie and Frances. She is survived by her brother James (Margaret) Bernt and sister Crystal (Rod) Tate. She is predeceased by her parents Arthur and Margaret Bernt and by her brother Ronald (Mary) Bernt.
Judy was born in Smithers, BC and grew up in nearby Telkwa. After graduating high school she took a bookkeeping course in Prince George where she met Larry. After spending 5 years in Terrace, where all 3 children were born, they returned to Prince George to raise their family. Once the children were attending school Judy also went back to school to get her early childhood education certificate. She worked with young children in Prince George at Size Small Preschool, which she ran for many years, and later in Kamloops at Cariboo Child Care until her retirement in 2015.
Those who knew her will remember how caring and compassionate she was, her beautiful smile, joyous laughter and witty sense of humour. She was a well-respected early childhood educator whose love of reading, storytelling and unabashed playfulness had a positive influence on so many children. She had boundless energy and creativity. Her quilts, especially her original designs, were works of art and will long be cherished. Retirement brought more time for grandchildren, travelling, camping, dogs and all the things she loved. Judy's family meant everything to her and in her role as Nana she absolutely shone. Judy's example of how to love, work hard and live well will continue to teach her family and friends valuable lessons for years to come.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Kamloops at 2:30 on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Hal Rogers Centre in Albert McGowan Park.
Inurnment will take place with family in Telkwa, BC.
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stoke Foundation.
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for Judith Taylor
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Linda McClelland
July 5, 2022
I was very sad to learn about the passing of Judy and would like to send my condolences to all of her family, loved ones and friends.
I remember, while working in the ECE field in PG at the time Judy did, how I admired Judy, she was so natural with the children she worked with, showed so much care and commitment. She was always so friendly and her smile was so beautiful...RIP Judy.
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Merrilyn Pennanen
July 4, 2022
to Judy's family:
I worked with Judy for several years at Cariboo child Care. She was a wonderful care giver, loved the children unconditionally, read many many books to them and had a great story telling ability. I cannot express my sorrow about her passing. I know how much she loved her children and the n her grandchildren. She saw the humour in the children's antics and understood that they could also be little monkeys! she loved them anyway.
My regards to all of you as you work through this loss.
I cannot be at her memorial as I will be in Alberta on my way to Ontario to see the members of my family there.
condolences to everyone
Merrilyn Pennanen
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