Barbara J. Taylor Obituary (1927

Barbara J. Taylor passed away peacefully on January 1, 2018. She was born to Theodore and Clara Mae Orton Taylor on June 27, 1927 in Provo, Utah. She graduated from Provo High School, received her graduate and undergraduate degree from BYU and Doctorate degree from Florida State University. Barbara travelled to many countries studying child development. She was a professor of Child Development at BYU for 30 years and was always concerned about children, their growth, education and welfare. Barbara married the love of her life, Dee R Taylor, June 8, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. They had two sons, David Dee Taylor and Brad Lee Taylor. She loved music, cross stitching, knitting, sewing, gardening and keeping busy. She was always multitasking and taking time to help and nurture others. She wrote “A Child Goes Forth”; an instructional book for prospective teachers of young children. She is survived by her son, Brad (Peti); daughter-in-law, Mary; brother, Theodore “Ted” (Annette); eight grandchildren and a still growing number of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Dee on July 28, 2017 and son David. Barbara will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Oak Hills 6th Ward Chapel, 1960 North 1500 East, Provo, Utah. Friends may call from l0-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.