Jeannette L. Taylor

Jeannette L. Taylor, 87, of Sioux City passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 following a brief illness. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Sioux City. Burial will be in Logan Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be directed to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Jeannette was born on October 28, 1933 to Charles and Louise Dierenfeld in Wall Lake, IA. She graduated from Wall Lake High School in 1951, where she participated in basketball and was selected as Homecoming Queen.

On July 26, 1953 Jeannette married Richard “Dick” Taylor of Odebolt, IA at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake.

Ever the consummate wife and mother, Jeannette gave birth to four children: LuAnn Johnson (Stephen); Steve Taylor (Mary); Scott Taylor (Paula); and Kimberly Taylor (Mike Kleinschmit). Jeannette was active in her children’s activities, serving as a Room Mother in schools, Den Mother in both Cub and Girl Scouts, and on the PTA. Jeannette also loved traveling with her husband to different countries, and was an avid golf and bridge player along with her community service work in the church and PEO.

Jeannette is survived by her children; five grandchildren: Karissa, Stephanie, Sydney, Evyn, and Jason; a sister, Marlene Schmidt of Wall Lake, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

Jeannette was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a sister, Jean; and an infant brother, Donnie.

Memorial donations may be directed to Hospice of Siouxland, or Bickford of Sioux City.