In Memory Of
Glenda Marie Taylor
1954
2015
Glenda Marie Taylor
June 24, 1954 — June 7, 2015
Glenda Marie Taylor, 60, of Topeka, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, due to injuries sustained in a bicycle/truck collision near Walnut Kansas. She was a source of never-ending energy, leadership, athleticism and artistry. Her roles included: loving wife, loyal friend, dedicated teacher, fierce runner & cyclist, gifted artist, passionate community leader, and environmentalist.
She was born June 24, 1954 in Chapman, Kansas, the daughter of Gordon and Joyce (Lauer) Taylor. She was married to Joe Saia for 28 years and was a treasure to everyone she met.
Glenda was a 1972 graduate of Chapman High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bethany College, a Master of Arts degree from Emporia State University, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Kansas State University. Glenda was Chair of the Washburn University Art department, arriving there in the fall of 1987. She was a Washburn faculty member for 28 years, teaching ceramics, sculpture, and art education.
Glenda is survived by her husband Joe; siblings Terry Taylor, Nina Shasteen, Roger Taylor; her parents; and a host of extended family members.
Glenda has been cremated and she will be inurned in one of her own ceramic pots. A public celebration of Glenda's life will be held at Lee Arena in the Petro Allied Health Center on the Washburn University campus at 3:00 PM on Friday June 12, 2015.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be sent to the Washburn University Foundation, 1729 SW MacVicar Avenue, Topeka KS 66604 to benefit the Glenda Taylor Memorial Fund.
Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements. To leave a message for the family online, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born June 24, 1954 in Chapman, Kansas, the daughter of Gordon and Joyce (Lauer) Taylor. She was married to Joe Saia for 28 years and was a treasure to everyone she met.
Glenda was a 1972 graduate of Chapman High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bethany College, a Master of Arts degree from Emporia State University, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Kansas State University. Glenda was Chair of the Washburn University Art department, arriving there in the fall of 1987. She was a Washburn faculty member for 28 years, teaching ceramics, sculpture, and art education.
Glenda is survived by her husband Joe; siblings Terry Taylor, Nina Shasteen, Roger Taylor; her parents; and a host of extended family members.
Glenda has been cremated and she will be inurned in one of her own ceramic pots. A public celebration of Glenda's life will be held at Lee Arena in the Petro Allied Health Center on the Washburn University campus at 3:00 PM on Friday June 12, 2015.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be sent to the Washburn University Foundation, 1729 SW MacVicar Avenue, Topeka KS 66604 to benefit the Glenda Taylor Memorial Fund.
Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements. To leave a message for the family online, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Glenda Marie Taylor, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Memorial Service
Friday, June 12, 2015
Starts at 3:00 pm (Central time)
the Petro Allied Health Center on the Washburn University
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