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TAYLOR

Vera Grace Taylor passed away at the Coronation Hospital and Care Centre June 23, 2006 at 82 years of age, following her fight with cancer. Vera Grace Homan, the ninth child of Mattie and Fred Homan, was born at home, May 29, 1924 at Talbot, Alberta. Vera attended Ribstone School until grade nine. She lived and worked on the Homan farm at Talbot most of her life.

Vera's mother passed away when she was only one year old and her father at twelve years of age. At eighteen years, Spinal Meningitis took her hearing, leaving her in a silent world.

She married Andy Taylor in 1945 and raised three children, Marie, Fred and Elizabeth. When the Frontier Hotel opened in 1980, Vera went to work as a housekeeper, enjoying working with other women and getting her own pay cheque. They moved into Coronation in 1981, enjoying running water and gas heat. Vera loved to grow flowers and vegetables in her garden, as well as many plants in her home. She read many books and magazines to learn about the world. Floor curling and playing crib were favorite pastimes. Visiting friends was a daily occurrence while in town. She liked to roam the hills at saskatoon time with friends to find a good patch.

She loved her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Each was important and birthdays were special events with cake, ice cream and gifts. Vera was always a happy person; giving of herself to all her family and friends.

Vera will be forever remembered by her three children, Marie (Dwight) Woody of Coronation, Fred (Donna) Taylor of Coronation, Elizabeth Taylor (Lee Lindsay) of Consort; stepson David Taylor of Calgary; grandchildren Janice (Wayne) Chapman, Darren (Nicole) Woody, Kama Taylor (Neil) and Ryan Taylor; great grandchildren Amanda and Steven Chapman, Kendra and Jordan Taylor, Colby Woody, Layne and Justin Barth; one sister Ethel Skov of Red Deer; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Vera was predeceased by her husband Andy Talyor; her parents Fred and Mattie Homan; stepmother Jessie Homan; brothers Bud, John and Gordon; sisters Violet, Helen, Dorothy and Ann.

She will always be remembered by her family and friends.

Funeral Services were held at the Trinity United Church, Coronation, Alberta on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Stephen Shantz. Stan Homan gave the eulogy that was written by Marie Woody. Linda Osetsky played the piano for the congregational hymns, ``The Old Rugged Cross'' and ``In The Garden'', led by the Trinity United Church Choir. The choir anthem was ``In The Bulb There Is A Flower''. Recessional music was ``Till I'm Too Old To Die Young''. Honorary pallbearers were ``All Vera's Family And Friends''. Following the interment service family and friends gathered in the church basement for a time of visiting and reminiscing. A beautiful lunch was prepared and served by the Sunshine Club. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the to the Golden Age Drop In Centre, or to the CHC Foundation (Coronation Hospital) or to a Charity of the Donor's Choice in care of Coronation Funeral Home, Box 35, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0.

Heather Caseley of Coronation Funeral Home entrusted with the funeral arrangements. 1-888-578-2928.
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