WOJCIK'S FUNERAL CHAPEL - DEBORAH TAYLOR FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

DEBORAH MAY TAYLOR

            Sadly and unexpectedly, our mother, grandmother, friend, colleague and mentor Deborah Taylor passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 in Winnipeg.

            Growing up in Calgary, Alberta Deb was one of eight children to her parents Marion Nason and Clyde Stickley. She was very well loved by her surviving family including her son Shane, his wife Natasha and grandchildren Shayna, Adrienna and Tyler; Deb’s two brothers Danny and Robin; many nieces and nephews including Lori as well as her long-time friends June Therrien and Peter Grozdanovic. She was predeceased by both parents; as well as her sisters Judy and Brenda and brothers Greg, Clyde and Bradley.

            Deb was a formidable woman who was passionate about gymnastics and animals with a special love for pug dogs and animals in need.  She coached artistic gymnastics for most of her life, originally in Calgary and since the mid-1990’s in Winnipeg at Springers Gymnastics Club. Over the years Deb became a beloved and respected cornerstone of the gymnastics community and was an inspiration to many athletes and coaches. She was honored in 2012 as a woman of outstanding leadership in Canada by The International Women’s Leadership Association.

            Being the recreational director at Springers for many years, Deb’s job title could just as well have read “heart and soul of Springers”.  She was committed fully to ensuring the club was the best possible place for athletes to train and learn, coaches to work and parents to watch proudly as these young athletes grew up.  From cleaning up the “spills” in the gym, which caused many others to speedily evacuate the area, to ensuring that there was always a small handful of candy as a special thank you to a coach, or as a job well done reward to an athlete – Deb was always pouring out her heart to others.

            Deb’s family was huge – she touched the lives of so many – we will all miss her dearly.  Cremation has taken place and Shane will ensure his Mom makes her long planned trip to Disneyland where her ashes will be scattered.  A celebration of Deb’s life is being planned for September. 

            Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Deb’s memory to The Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3.

Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com 

Wojcik’s

FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM

2157 PORTAGE AVENUE

204 - 897 - 4665

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