Deltha Thompson Taylor was Vera's sister-in-law. She married Vera's brother, Sherman. |
| Photo from the personal albums of Della/Gene Nyberg |
According to this document, the following dates apply:
BIRTH: 18 Jan 1906- Vernal, Uintah, Utah
DEATH: June 1978- , Rio Blanco, Colorado
She was 72 years old when she died.
Obituary:
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| SOURCE: White River Museum, rioblanco.org, July 2012 Article dated 29 Jun 1978 |
Obituary transcribed:
Deltha Taylor obituary
Services for Deltha Taylor, age 72, were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Monday, June 26th at 2 p.m.
Wayne Nielsen gave the opening prayer followed with the eulogy by Craig Neilsen. Jarrell Massey officiated as speaker. As a duet, Daun White and Dorothy Peltier sang "My Happiness" and "Beyond the Sunset". John Barney gave the closing prayer.
Serving as pallbearers were Rex Cook, Grant Nielsen, Grant Ainge, H.G. Berthelson, Wiley Berthelson and Lloyd Morgan. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Joe Dunn, Floyd Robbins, Byron Ottosen and Marvin Carstens.
Burial was in Highland Cemetery with Gene Nyberg giving the dedication of the grave.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by her husband, Sherman, of Meeker, two sons- Sherman Lynn of Sepulveda, Calif, and Byron T. of ElDorado Hills, Calif; 5 daughters- Parna Etchart, Beryl Taylor and Mrs. Dick (Nyla) Merriam of Meeker, Helen Stephenson of Grand Junction and Shirley Taylor of Sepulveda, Calif; 1 brother, Jack Thompson of Sand, Utah; 19 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Twila.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis, c/o W.C. Zobel Funeral Home, Meeker, CO 81641.
TAYLOR FAMILY
Heaven's just a little happier today,
Because Deltha Taylor wandered there to stay.
This corner of the world was saddened-
In each heart that she had gladdened.
Always a twinkle in her eye
And a cheerful word for a passerby.
A chuckle to gladden the ear
When a real good story she did hear.
She loved each one of her fellow men
And put up with their folly, now and then.
She seldom judged or would criticize.
Said maybe we would too if we knew why.
Her remedies she knew by the score
Some I'd never tried before
All of her talents she shared with others
She felt al men were her sisters and brothers.
She was famous for her gardening art
And she always liked to share a part.
No one went away hungry from her door,
She was always busy at some chore.
Her poems were justly famous
She wrote to tease or shame us.
I learned many lessons from hearing her talk
She lightened my heart as we sat down to rock.
In Heaven I'm sure all her loved one
Are happy to greet her and chat.
But in this corner she's made so delightful
We'll all miss her for this or that.
We're all just a little better
Because her life touched ours each day
And maybe we can pass it on
By sharing ourselves in that same way.
-- Judy Murray
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Deltha was born January 18, 1906, in Vernal, Utah, to Cyrus and Dorothy Thompson, and spent her youth in Vernal and LaPoint, Utah, graduating from high school at Vernal. Deltha went to Brigham Young University receiving her teacher's certificate there. She taught school in the LaPoint, Utah area and the Rock School on Piceance Creek.
Deltha and Sherman Taylor were joined in marriage December 21, 1927. To this union were born eight children. One infant daughter preceded her in death.
In 1936 the Taylors moved to Meeker and have made their home here since that time. Deltha and Sherman owned and operated at one time an old fashioned grocery store for 13 years here and have since operated wheat farms.
I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses and the voice I hear falling on my ear, the Son of God reposes, and he walks with me and he talks with me, and He tells me I am His own, and the joys we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known.
For all who shared the joy of knowing Deltha, knew also the bounty of her world famous garden. She shared her love to all and gave generously from her garden, kitchen and heart. She nourished her friends, whether in her classroom or in her home, just as she grew the seeds she planted in her garden. All who came into her heart grew and all were ever hopeful of being better, living more fully a productive life.
Deltha was also a talented musician and writer. She sang and played the piano at church, for family entertainment and community functions. Her poetry was received and enjoyed by all who read and received it.
Funeral program:
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| From the personal albums of Della/Gene Nyberg |
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