Ruby Taylor age 89, was born October 1925 and passed away May 6, 2015 surrounded by loving family. A r espected teacher, mother, grandmother aunt and friend, she will be missed and remembered by many.
Ruby was born in Weimar Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas with a BA and a Master’s Degree. She moved to Washington State in 1951 with her husband. Ruby lived in Bellingham where she taught 5th Grade and raised 2 children. She taught in the Whatcom County School system for 30 years. She was known as a classroom innovator who had integrity, competency, and enthusiasm for learning. She was equally appreciated when she moved back to her hometown of Weimar in the 1980’s to be near her mother and teach at St Michael School. Principal Sister Laura once told her daughter “She is the best Social Studies teacher we ever had”. Ruby retired to Bellevue WA in 1989 to be near family and became an active supporter and Docent of the Woodland Park Zoo as well as an active Eastgate Congregational Church member.
Ruby is survived by Laura Taylor, daughter, Bellevue WA and Bud Taylor, son, (wife Debbie), Seattle WA, and by James Degnan, grandson, (fiancé Jessica), Renton WA. She is locked in our hearts as a loyal and supportive family member, and for her courage and integrity, whose intelligent, warm enthusiasm for life touched us all.