Ellen Taylor Obituary
Eleanor M.Taylor, 91 of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. Eleanor was born June 11, 1934 In Pasadena, CA to the late Ragnar and Myrtle Johnson. She attended the University of Southern California and was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority and President of the Dean of Students.
Eleanor, in 1953, was named a Rose Princess in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. In 1978, with her daughter having the same privilege of also being named a Rose Princess, makes them both still, the only mother/daughter duo to achieve the title in the tournament's history. Eleanor 's favorite hobby was photography, especially capturing ocean scenery and sunsets.
Private family services will be held.
Eleanor was the widow of Eugene “Gene” Taylor of La Canada, California. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen A. (husband, Tom) Dusing; granddaughters, Megan Dusing and Lauren Dusing.
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