Vonnie Lee Taylor

Vounbera "Vonnie" Lee Taylor, 82, of Pray, Montana, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at her home with her family at her side. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 14, at the Franzen-Davis Chapel. Fellowship will follow the service at the funeral home. Vonnie was born on September 15th, 1933, in Helena, Montana. Vonnie was raised her first few years at her grandparents, the Lemon Ranch in Wilsall. She attended High School in Bozeman. Following school she worked at the Gallatin Gateway Inn then at the Watkins Drive-in, where she met the love of her life and man of her dreams, Jack. On June 19, 1955, Vonnie was united in marriage to Jack B. Taylor at the Bozeman United Methodist Church. Following their marriage Vonnie worked at the Baxter Hotel and the Bozeman Hotel as a waitress and housekeeper. She supported the family as they lived in the student housing while Jack attended Montana State College earning his degree in education. They moved around in the summers, while Jack worked various jobs to pay for his schooling. Following Jacks graduation he took his first teaching job in Coleville, California. The family settled there until Jack took a position in Portersville, CA. They spent the next forty years there. Vonnie had a rural paper route before taking her position as a PBX Operator for an answering service. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and the next day headed out to the family homestead in Pray. They have made Pray their home since 2005. Vonnie and Jack enjoyed their 40 years in California as they attended every dance that they could and were the last ones to leave the dance floor. They cherished their social life enjoying the company of others. Vonnie was a member of the Porterville Methodist Church, Moose Lodge (served as President), Elks Emblem Club (serving as President there as well), bowling and traveling with their Rv. She loved flowering, going for country rides and her and Jacks favorite places to hang out and enjoy some pizza was Chico Hot Springs. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Vonnie was full of life, feisty, well known, devoted and spunky. Blessed be her memory. Vonnie is survived by her: husband of 60 years, Jack. Son, Steve Taylor and his wife Chris of Graham, Washington. Daughter, Terry Kay Taylor of Pray. Grandchildren (all of Washington), Steve Taylor Jr. and his wife, Jennifer; Jason Taylor and his wife, Shante; Amber Marie Taylor; Alicia Barnes and her husband, David. Great-grandchildren, Brooklynn, Lane, Zoe, Jacob, Ellie, Henry and Jax. Siblings, Bob Ford and his wife, Gerry of San Jacinto, California; Sharryn Webinger and her husband, Dave of Billings, Montana; Phil Ford and his wife, Judy of Big Fork, Montana; Hal Hunter and his wife, Judy of Bozeman, Montana and Sherry Davis and her husband, Don of Polson, Montana. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Vonnie is preceded in death by her: Parents, Orolee and Wayne Ford, and Everett Hunter and a Brother, Russ Ford. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory