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Katherine Taylor Obituary

Katherine K. "Kathy" Taylor

Katherine K. Taylor, 64, of Findlay, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:23 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born Aug. 3, 1957, to George F. and Alice Mae (Heuberger) Waldman. Kathy met the love of her life Jeff Taylor in August of 1972, they were later married May 21, 1977, and he survives. They were inseparable for almost 50 years.

Kathy was a 1976 graduate from Liberty-Benton High School. She worked at Liberty-Benton Schools for 28 years.

She is also survived by her sons, Nick (Amy) Taylor of Mt. Cory, Luke (Heather) Taylor of Rawson, and Trent (Allyson) Taylor of Ottawa; father, George Waldman of Benton Ridge; two brothers, Paul (Carol) Waldman of Mt. Cory and Rusty (Melissa) Waldman of Rawson; and grandchildren, Quinn Taylor, Marissa Taylor, Samantha Taylor, and Emma Taylor. Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Mae Waldman in May of 2021; and sister, Sandra Settlemire in October of 2019.

Kathy was known as a kind, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter to her family and all who knew her. She loved to camp, ride motorcycles, take golf cart rides, drive her Jeep, and love her family. She will be greatly missed.

Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home. There will be a memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 105 Main St., Benton Ridge, Ohio, with the Rev. Hiltibran officiating. Burial will be private.

Memorials can be made in Kathy's name to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church.

Online condolences can be made online at kirkpatrickbehnke.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier from Jul. 22 to Jul. 25, 2022.

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Sharon Smith

August 4, 2022

My heart is breaking as I just heard of Kathy´s and Alice´s passing. Prayers for yiu

Cheryl Smith

July 28, 2022

My sincere condolences to the family. Kathy was a wonderful high school friend, we were in band together. Rest in peace, Kathy

Donnie & Stacey Foltz - Hosler Corbin Insurance

July 25, 2022

Wonderful , kind , caring women ! Sending prayers to The Taylor Family !

Diane Flick Boguski

July 22, 2022

Jeff and Family
Deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of Kathy.

Louise Chaudron

July 22, 2022

I worked with and beside her at Liberty Benton, she also was a friend of my mom from school. She was a very sweet and quiet woman. I will miss her.

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Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home - Findlay

500 Lima Ave, Findlay, OH 45840

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Good Shepherd United Methodist Church

105 Main St., Benton Ridge, OH

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500 Lima Ave, Findlay, OH 45840

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