Ardith Lavonne Taylor

Ardith Lavonne Taylor obituary, Shelton, WA

Ardith Lavonne Taylor

Ardith Taylor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forest Funeral Home and Cemetery - Olympia on Jan. 14, 2026.
"With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ardith Lavonne Taylor, 95 of Colorado who passed away peacefully at home in Olympia Washington in her sleep. Ardith was born on June 19th, 1930, and passed on January 1st, 2026." Having survived her loving husband Mancil for thirty years is now reunited with her beloved. "Anyone who knew her knew of her warmth, her generous spirit, her deep devotion to her Lord, Jesus Christ and her family. For she was a lover of people, animals and flowers. Ardith had a true gift of hospitality and always kept the door to her beautiful home open. She knew no stranger. She spent many years owning and running a daycare, showing her dedication to caring not only for children, but for their families as well." Ardith was survived by her three children Trucene (Bill) Obert, Troy (Debbie) Taylor and Tamilene Taylor her five grand children and eight great grand children.
We invite you to a Graveside Service at Forest Cemetery 2501 Pacific Avenue SE, Olympia WA, on January 16th at 11am and a Celebration of Life Service that will take place at Calvary Chapel 919 Division St NW Olympia WA at 1pm.

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