Shirley Taylor

Shirley Tarbox Taylor, 72 of Allyn, Washington. Our beloved Shirley was born in Rochester, New York on June 02, 1935 and joined our Lord and Savior while in Surprise, Arizona on November 13, 2007. Shirley was a song leader and 1953 graduate of Lincoln High School in Seattle, WA. Married to PGA Golf Professional, Ernie S. Taylor, Shirley served as Food and Beverage Director for numerous Golf and Country Clubs in the Puget Sound region. She was also a very successful real estate agent and family accountant. Shirley's passion for life and love for Jesus served as a road map for her children to follow. Shirley had a profound love for her dogs, cats, and horses. She was a wonderful teacher, nursemaid, confidant and friend. Shirley's adventurous nature led to the purchase of a motor coach for travel and to have fun. Shirley loved going new places and especially enjoyed her trip to Mexico and fly-fishing Montana's Bitterroot River and Rock Creek. She adored the RV life and the opportunity to meet new friends along the way. Ernie and Shirley bought a home in Surprise, AZ and she enjoyed spending the winters there. Preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Tarbox, mother Jody Tarbox, first husband William Wonders and son Dale Wonders of Belfair, WA. She is survived by her husband Ernie Taylor; daughters Vicki (Eric) Napoleone of Bulleen, Australia, Lori (Lonnie) Voller of Eatonville, Laura (Douglas) Gainor of Spokane, son Ernie (Paula) Taylor Jr. of Bellevue, daughter Michele (Tom) Werdall of Allyn; 15 grandchildren, 1 great-grand child; brother Charles (Vicki) Tarbox of Surprise, AZ, mother-in-law June Taylor of Seattle and many close friends who will miss her deeply. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday November 23rd at Rill's Life Tribute Center, 1151 Mitchell Ave. Port Orchard, WA 98366.