Norma Jean Taylor, born in Loveland, CO on March 13, 1934, passed away January 24, 2021. in Everett, WA. She was the first child of Wesley and Gladys Morton who were pastors in Western Washington. Norma met Ronald Taylor, her life’s companion, in Kelso, Washington. They married on January 22, 1954. After moving to San Jose, California they had a son, Jeffery, then daughters Janna and Julene.
Norma was a gifted pianist and soloist. She began teaching piano at the age of 15 and continued teaching for 70 years. She mentored and taught piano and voice to hundreds of students and adults, and many became lifelong friends. Her students achieved various prestigious levels including playing at Carnegie Hall. In 2004, Ron and Norma returned to Washington State and resided in Mill Creek until the time she went to be with Jesus. She loved the Lord with all her heart and was a member of North Creek Presbyterian Church in Mill Creek.
She was dearly loved and treasured by her family. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ronald Taylor, son, Jeffery (Kim) Taylor and daughters, Janna (Todd) Davis and Julene Taylor, and her sister, Vel (Gene) Smith as well as many nieces and nephews. She was blessed with four grandchildren, Lanna (Brandon) Andersen, Kyle (Gracie) Dowd, Kaitlin (Michael) Spencer, and Justin Taylor. She has 9 great grandchildren, Nahara, Kitra and Declan Dowd, Isla, Sparrow, Blythe and Aksel Andersen and Michael Jr. and Sophia Spencer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Gladys Morton, sister, Phyllis Johnson and brother, Chuck Morton. She will be laid to rest at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery, Everett, WA. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to the Evergreen Health Foundation / Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center, in her name.
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