Mary Taylor

Mary Ann Burdge Taylor, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 29, 2010 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1917 in Fairhaven, New Jersey to Howard Elijah Burdge and Elisabeth Reid Burdge. She graduated from Red Bank High School and went on the University of North Carolina, where she received her bachelor’s degree in teaching. In 1940, Mary Ann married Fred D. Wikoff, II. Together they raised three children They were later divorced. She married Clyde Eugene Taylor in March 1968. He passed away in December of 1998. Mary was a mother and a homemaker and a kindergarten teacher. She lived in Fair Haven, New Jersey for 65 years and Reno, Ohio for 25 years. She resided in Lincoln Court Retirement for the past 6 ½ years to be closer to her daughter. Mary enjoyed playing cards, reading, walking, arts & crafts and word puzzles. She also enjoyed participating in many of the fun activities at Lincoln Court with her many, many friends there. She was always enthusiastic and fun loving. Mary is survived by: Son, Fred D. Wikoff of Tinton Falls, New Jersey; Daughter, Sarah (Sally) A. Jones of Blackfoot, Idaho; Son, Peter B. Wikoff of Monmouth Beach, New Jersey; Twin sister, Sally B. Talley of North Carolina; 6 Grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren and 4 Step-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Fred D. Wikoff II and her second husband, Clyde E. Taylor, her two brothers, Everette E. Burdge and Lawrence H. Burdge. Funeral services will be in Reno, Ohio under the direction of Hadley Funeral Home in Reno, Ohio. Local arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, (273 N. Ridge Ave.) .

Funeral Services

Notes: Funeral services will be in Reno, Ohio under the direction of Hadley Funeral Home.