Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
TAYLOR, Barbara J. - Of Flushing, age 69, died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at McLaren-Flint.
Visitation will be 2-8pm Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
No funeral service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Barbara was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on March 20, 1948, the daughter of the late Bill and Donnajean (Drain) Shrider. She was a resident of Flushing for the past 40 years. On August 10, 1974, she married Leslie Taylor and he preceded her in death in 2007. She taught Art and Science at Beecher Schools for 35 years.
Surviving are daughter, Aleah (Tom) Rohweder;
Grandson, Billy Rohweder;
Step-Grandson, Tommy Rohweder;
sister, Nancy Shrider;
brother, Michael L. (Carla) Shrider;
and many nieces and nephews.
My sympathy to her family. As a friend and classmate from BGHS Class of '66, I'll remember Barb forever and miss her dearly.
Carolyn Kale Denton
September 01, 2017 | The Villages, FL
Aleah and family- We are so sorry for your loss. Barb was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed. She and your Dad were great friends and neighbors to Jean for so many years. She will live on in our hearts and just thinking about her kindness and humor brings a smile to our faces. Love to You- Ellen and Bernie Guth
Bernie Guth
August 28, 2017 | Superior, CO
My heart goes out to her family!!! Mrs. Taylor was a very big part of my life. She gave me her heart and encouragement every time I was in her presence. I had the pleasure of spending a lot of time with her and her husband. She taught me so many things that formed who I am today. I am so glad I was able to talk her recently. I will miss her dearly.Much Love Mona
Ramona Fenner
August 28, 2017 | Atlanta, GA
one of my favorite art teachers she taught me sooo much.. so sad to hear this .I was just asking about her to go visit her ,smh ..she will be missed!
tim beaugard jr
August 26, 2017 | Flint, MI
Mrs. Taylor loved teaching and she always showed how much she cared. She was truly a class act and will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Gina DeShong
August 22, 2017 | Mt. Morris, MI
Ms Taylor you will truly be missed. You inspired me you encourage me. You made doing art so fun and so enjoyable. I'll never forget wining a art prize to go see chariots of fire with you that was a great movie. You let me know that doing art was a wonderful thing and I thank you for this and I'll never forget you. Thank you so very much for being a wonderful teacher to me.
Hubert Massey
Huber Massey
August 22, 2017 | Detroit, MI
One of the joys of teaching at Beecher was the opportunity to have a friend and a colleague like Barb. Sincere condolences to all who knew her and loved her.
Harold Ford
August 22, 2017
You were the best Mrs. Taylor. My prayers are with the family. She will be sorely missed. Beecher's class of 86 would not have been the same without you.
Curtis Mitchell
August 21, 2017 | Flint, MI
Barb with Girl Scout friends, Bernie Rabin and Mrs. Shrider 1997
Cheryll Rabin Plotkin
August 20, 2017