Rochelle Farr Taylor

Rochelle Farr Taylor
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Plain City - Rochelle Farr Taylor passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 of natural causes. She was born on August 30, 1936 in Ogden, Utah to Winslow Blaine and Evelyn Mary Woolley Farr. She was raised and lived in West Weber, Utah until she married her high school sweetheart, Darwin James Taylor on June 17, 1953. She was married in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple at the tender age of 16.
After she was married, Darwin left on a 2 year mission for the LDS Church and while he was away, she finished high school and served a Stake Mission. Rochelle and her husband raised their 3 daughters in Plain City.
During her early career years, she enjoyed working for First Security Bank, The Bank of Utah and Muirbrook Dairy. Rochelle's greatest love was being a supportive wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.
She held many church positions throughout her life and enjoyed serving and working with others. She always had a special place in her heart for working with the youth. She had fond memories of working with the Young Women. She loved spending time with them and growing to know and love them. She also enjoyed serving together with Darwin at the Weber State University Young Ward.
She was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being in the outdoors and traveling. She also enjoyed gardening, woodturning, sewing, cooking and being with family and friends.
Rochelle is survived by her brother Gerald B Farr (Jeannine), West Weber; three daughters Connie Taylor, Taylorsville; De Ann Painter (Steve) Los Alamos, New Mexico; Nanette Wecker (Troy) Portland, Oregon and Foster daughter Shirley Frazier Gee (Jerry) Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren whom she loves and cherishes spending time with. Amber Richardson (Eric) Keller, Texas; Clayton Painter (Holly) Tucson, Arizona; Kelsi Painter, Salt Lake City; Mark Painter, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Clint Wecker, Plain City; Lance Wecker, Portland Oregon; Eryn Wecker, Appleton Wisconsin. Great- grandchildren; Natanya, Naomi, Cameron, Emilia and Dean.
Rochelle is preceded in death by her husband and parents.
She will always be remembered for facing life and its challenges with courage, optimism, great faith and a can of coke.
Her family would like to express great gratitude for all those who have helped her over the years with health challenges. She constantly expressed her gratitude and appreciation for the love and support of family and friends. Not only was she able to continue her lifelong friendships, but also was blessed with new friends at Chancellor Gardens.
Funeral Services will be held at the Farr West Poplar Ward LDS Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday December 14, 2011 at 2123 North 2000 West.
Friends may call at Meyers Mortuary Tuesday, December 13th from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, December 14th at the Poplar Ward Chapel from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment will be at the Plain City Cemetery.
Although she will be greatly missed we celebrate her life here on earth and her re-unification with her husband and family.
In lieu of flowers, we would encourage you to contribute to one of the following: American Heart Association, Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation or Humane Society.
CemeteryPlain City Cemetery
4373 W 1975 N
Plain City, UT 84404
December 10, 2011

VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
December 13, 2011
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServicePoplar Ward
2123 North 2000 West
Farr West, UT 84404
December 14, 2011
11:00 AM