Susan Jane Taylor, 86, passed away on July 1, 2023. She was born July 11, 1936, to Frank Chase Taylor and Jean Frances Eudey Taylor in New York City, New York. She married LeRoy Lisenbee in 1954, together they had 3 children Kim Lisenbee, Jan Lisenbee and Ron Taylor Lisenbee. They were later divorced, and he preceded her in death. Susan is survived by her 3 children and her sister Marguerite “Margie” Taylor Weed, her Grandchildren Cassandra Bright, Brooke Taylor BrandSmith, Kellen Flynn Smith, Linnea Trane, Nathan Lisenbee and Chase Lisenbee, great-grandchildren Taylor McAffee, Mason Pelch, Brenna “Mars” Bright and Julian Trane, and one great-great grandchild Holly Pelch. She was preceded in death by her parents, her ex-husband, her brother Douglas Chase Taylor and her daughter in law Monica Lisenbee.

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Susan took it upon herself to write her own obituary, these are her words:

Dear Family & Friends,

I want to thank my beloved children, my extended family, and wonderful friends for the tremendous outpouring of love and support you have always shown me. I have been overwhelmed by your kindness and love.

I have been so blessed to have had the love of my three amazing, smart, funny, and spiritual children, Kim, Jan and Ron and former beautiful daughter-in-law Monica. All of which have been such beautiful souls. I want to thank them for their love and support throughout my life, and for giving me the greatest gifts ever, my treasured grandchildren! They have been like shining stars in my life, and I loved every single minute spent with them. They were surely one of the greatest joys in my life.

I give thanks to my sweet sister Margie, who has always been so kind, generous, giving, caring and funny. Thank you, Margie.

A thank you to my loving, wonderful extended family, my nieces, and nephews. Always here with a funny joke or a good story. And last but certainly not least, my extra special, wonderful, fabulous friends! They have been my divine playmates. You filled my life with great times, fun, and adventures.

A “special shout-out” to Gwen, who has helped, and taken care of me in a hundred different ways. Life would have been much tougher without her in it, and never as good. I have been blessed with all my friendships, and I thank you all for coming on this journey with me. Thanks for all the memories. I love you all.

A Memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Memorial Murray Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East, Murray, Utah, 84123.