Marilyn Taylor

Marilyn Werner Taylor was born April 10, 1932, in Spokane, Washington, to Hubert C. and Audrie M. Werner. She passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at Lincoln Court Senior Living.

Marilyn’s father was a superintendent of schools in many towns in the state of Washington. Marilyn lived in many towns growing up, including Lamona, Chatterroy, Wapato, Elk, Anatone, Spangle, and Klickatat. She graduated Valedictorian from Klickitat High School in Klickitat, Washington, and then attended The State College of Washington, now Washington State University...GO COUGS!!!

Marilyn was a teacher–-just like her mother, and taught in Wapato and Clarkston, Washington, before marrying Donald Daniel Taylor on November 30, 1957. They moved to Idaho Falls where Don got a job at the site (Atomic Energy Site- Atomic Energy Commission). She taught at Hawthorn School before staying home to raise her four children and was involved in PTA, scouts, and children’s choirs.

Marilyn taught 3rd grade for many years at Osgood School in District #91. Her students loved and adored her. They remember fondly all the songs she taught them. She wrote many Christmas programs and musicals for school and church over the years.

Marilyn was a charter member of Idaho Falls Chapter #85, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a Golden Star-72 year member. She was also a lifetime member of the NEA-National Education Association, IFEA, IEA. Marilyn and Don rang handbells together, sang in the choir at Trinity United Methodist Church, were active in Masonic organizations, assisted at the Soup Kitchen, Museum of Idaho and F.I.S.H. in various capacities and enjoyed several cruises and trips in the United States.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ilene; infant brother, Paul; her loving husband of 65 years, Don in 2022; daughter, Kathy; and daughter-in-law, Mary.

Marilyn is survived by her children, Mark Taylor, Scott (Christy) Taylor, and Annie (Jess) Anglin; grandchildren, Chris (Kendra), Nick (Amanda) and Tim Knight, Jessica (Justin), Natalie, Melanie, Daniel, Andrew and Peter Taylor, and Wesley and Travis Anglin; also seven wonderful great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews from both sides of the family.

Services will be announced at a later time.

Donations may be made to Hospice of Eastern Idaho. Special thanks to Hospice of Eastern Idaho for the care and compassion they gave to Marilyn and her family.