Guyla Mae Taylor, 86, passed away on December 19, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her early life was spent in Kansas where she was born to Granville and Violet Edmonston. She met her husband, Bernard “Skeets” Taylor, there and they were married in 1958. Guyla completed her nursing training and traveled with Skeets while he served in the USAF. She used her training working in hospitals and completed her career as the nurse for a private practice physician where the couple settled in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Guyla and Skeets enjoyed traveling together. They celebrated a milestone wedding anniversary in Hawaii, took a WWII tour overseas, and often made short trips with a square dance club. Dr. Zimmerman, also a pilot, flew them to Alaska for another fun adventure. Of course, they willingly traveled to see their kids and grandkids as often as they could.
Guyla had many hobbies over the years. She collected the traditional Kansas windmills, she created cards and gifts with rubber stamping, and she really loved her gardens.
While Guyla had a heart to help and care for many, she was especially dedicated to her family. That family also included her constant canine companion, Suki, who has now joyfully joined Barb’s family.
She is survived by two daughters; Brenda Taylor living in Las Vegas, and Barbara (Mark) Keglovits living in Indianapolis; and 4 grandchildren. Guyla is preceded in death by her husband; son, Barry; parents; sister Kathy; and brother, Loyal.
A Visitation will be held at 1:00PM, with a Funeral Service at 2:00PM, followed by a Cryptside Service on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.
In consideration for the family, cards are requested in lieu of flowers.
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Jean Osborn Jackson, Tucson, AZ
27 Dec 2023Her life was full. For that always be thankful. We shared many memories from school days. She was a good friend. May God be with her and her family. 🙏
Valerie Eaglin
27 Dec 2023Barb and Brenda,
Just the short time I knew your Mom, I realized she was special. I am happy our Moms got to know each other!
All of you are in my prayers.
Val
Scott Naus
27 Dec 2023Brenda and Barbara, we are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. What a delightful, warm and loving woman she was. We always remember the warm welcome we received in their home in Colorado. She made a lot of transitions in her life gracefully. A life well lived. Love and prayers. Louise and Scott Naus
Pat Winney
28 Dec 2023Barb and Brenda, your mom was a sweet and wonderful person. I know she will be missed.
We are thinking of you all. Love and prayers.
Pat and Craig Winney
LuAnn
28 Dec 2023Wishing you peace, comfort, and healing. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Danna Reese
31 Dec 2023It was a joy to have known Guyla for the many years that I worked for her and Skeets. She was kind and generous and always treated me like family. She will be missed! May the family find peace and comfort as they remember the joy she spread to others!
Susan Edmonston
1 Feb 2024Guyla sent me some of her handmade cards and I saved every one. I sent her a letter on January 8 and it came back to me today, January 30, with “Send back to sender.” I went to the internet to see if I could find her address and instead there were her photo and obituary. Would love to send a card to the family. My sister Nancy and husband Rich, and I visited her and Skeets at their home in Colorado Springs probably four to six years ago and Norma came down to visit all of us. A lovely lady and friend.