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Jane L. Taylor, age 59, of Woodbury, Minnesota, formerly of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012.
Jane was born May 6, 1953, in Merrill, daughter of Arthur E. and Audrey (Keller) Taylor, both of Merrill. She was a 1971 graduate of Merrill Senior High School; a graduate of Lawrence University, Appleton, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music; and earned a Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Jane was a retired music teacher. She had taught in the public school systems in Ripon and Waukesha. Music and musicals were Jane's passion. She served as a judge in many Wisconsin state and district vocal contests. Jane also enjoyed spending time at the family cottage in Three Lakes.
Jane is survived by her parents, Arthur E. "Bud" Taylor and Audrey Taylor, Merrill; two brothers, Dr. Mark (wife, Georgie) Taylor, Montour Falls, New York, and Dr. Jack (wife, Julia Welch) Taylor, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and one niece, Kyla Taylor, Carrboro, North Carolina.
A Memorial Service for Jane will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. The Rev. David Szeto will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date in Merrill Memorial Park. The Taylor Family will gather with friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jane Taylor
Amy Thomas
February 2, 2018
Jane was my private voice teacher for 5 years (1979-84). I will always consider her one of my top 5 people ever in my life, she made a humungous impact on me all in a good way. She was caring, understanding, talented. She'd let me hang out in her office and listen to the Beatles. When my friend told me of her passing years ago I was devasted. I'm happy I went to see her when she taught in her later years at Banting to tell her how awesome I thought she was. I will forever remember her.
Amy Cook Thomas
Andy and Peggy Hanson
July 13, 2012
Sympathies and condolences to the Taylor family. We knew Jane from giving her a ride back to the twin cities from Three Lakes. She was a very nice person. May she rest in peace.
Sara Dorwart Kenefick
July 10, 2012
I am truly saddened by this news. I was just thinking about Jane the other day. Jane worked for me at WySTAR. She was hardworking, kind, funny and talented. She will be missed and remembered.
Karen Tutkowski
July 10, 2012
I taught at Horning Middle School with Jane, and for some reason I remember her getting lots of roses from adoring males. May she have a rose-filled afterlife.
Carol Hendrickson
July 3, 2012
I was shocked when I heard the news of Jane. My thoughts and prayers are with you- her family. I worked with Jane for Wachovia/PFPC in Bloomington. She always had such zest for life and I loved her laugh. So many happy memories at work and personal with her. May God be with you in this time of loss.
Nancy Marrier Sherriff
July 2, 2012
I have warm memories of Jane. Memories of school, Girl Scouts, parties, she stood up in my wedding and sang a thank you to my parents. She will always have a special place in my heart.
Steve Dallman
July 2, 2012
I send my deepest regards and prayers for peace for the family. I am grateful to have shared so much of Jr. and Sr. High with Jane. She was a remarkable and truly unique person.
Guy Petersen-Schweigert
July 2, 2012
I have warm memories of Jane's wonderful effervescent personality during Junior High classes. I send my deepest condolences to the Taylor Family.
Melissa Meier Schroeder
July 2, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Jane and have many fond memories of her zest for life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Knospe
July 1, 2012
Very sorry for your loss. I have known Jane since Junior High, a very likeable and caring person. See will be missed by so many. My prayers are with you.
Betsy Langenkamp-Smith
July 1, 2012
Jane and have been friends since 5th grade. We camped together, we sang together and we laughed and cried together. I will miss her so much. I am so sorry for your loss.
Steve Batchelder
July 1, 2012
Such a sweet person. I have so many wonderful memories of Jane in choir and in the Chamber Singers. We always had a wonderful time. God must have needed a lead soprano. Always in my thoughts and in my prayers. So sorry for this tremendous loss.
Mike Batchelder
July 1, 2012
I couldn't believe it when I got the email. Jane and I went to school together in Merrill and shared many activities with the choir and madrigals and plays. I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
Cynthia Sweet
June 30, 2012
Jane will be missed by many. I extend my sincerest condolences to her parents, brothers, other family and friends.
Jane in 1974
John Sandvig
June 30, 2012
To Audrey & Bud and all who loved Jane --
I was shocked and dismayed to read the news of Jane's passing. She was a warm and caring person and had a flair for life. She has brought a smile to my lips every time I have thought of her these many years since we met at Lawrence 40 years ago, which has been often. I will continue to smile when I think of her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you...and with Jane.
Carol Schoenherr
June 30, 2012
I met Jane at Girl Scout camp many many years ago. We were friends sending letters back and forth between Merrill and Wausau fot a while. I pray you find comfort in your happy memories together.
Linda Radant (Koniecki)
June 30, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked to read about Jane in the paper. I remember when we were kids when you would come up to Three Lakes and Jane and I would take a sauna and then run in the lake. My thoughts are with you durning this hard time. I lost a son 16 years ago and time will heal the pain of your loss. But the memories will always be there.
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