Denise Olson Taylor
1963 - 2020
Early Life: Denise was born September 26, 1963, in Provo, Utah, to Jerrold R. and Donna Mae Wagstaff Olson, the youngest of their six children. Denise grew up in Orem, where she attended Orem High School.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: While at Orem High, she met her first husband, Steve Pace. They had three wonderful boys together: Weston, Chandler and Kip. On November 16, 1991, Denise married James "Jim" Taylor and welcomed their beautiful daughter, Rileigh. Jim and Denise were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 5, 1995. They've been married 28 years.
Denise owned and operated her own residential and commercial cleaning business, Helping Hands Cleaning, for 22 years. She loved her clients, many of whom became dear friends. Denise had great talent and vision for interior and landscape design, which became her main hobby. She spent countless hours gardening and decorating her gorgeous home for all seasons. Her other hobbies consisted of bowling, camping, ATV tours across various parts of Utah, dancing and singing.
She looked forward to her annual trip to Cancun with her husband where she enjoyed helping turtles hatch, spending time on the beach, and singing at karaoke bars. One of her most treasured trips was the annual family trip out to “The Ranch” in Ouray, Utah, where she spent precious time with her extended family making wonderful memories.
Denise was a dedicated mother who always ensured Chandler and Rileigh were engaged in local community events. She was very involved with the Church, Special Olympics, and Miss Inspiration. She was also a selfless grandmother who enjoyed every second with her grandchildren.
Although Denise lived a life filled with many challenges, she always kept a happy and positive attitude. She had a strong soul that could not be denied, and a hard work ethic that allowed her to persevere through all obstacles. This combination of positivity and spirit made her a joy to be around and Denise acquired many friends throughout her life. Denise Olson Taylor, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away September 24, 2020, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 56.
Family Message: "We will all miss her spirit and vibrance."
Survived By: Her husband, James Taylor; their children: Weston (Maddie), Chandler, Kip (Bianca), Rileigh, Camille (Brett), Eric, Dawn, Brent (Lindsay), Craig (Dayna); 12 grandchildren including Aden & Harrison; siblings: David Olson (Judy), Shelley Buckley (Gaylen), Cory Olson (Karen), Jan Olson, and Debbie Harvey.
Preceded In Death By: Her parents, Jerrold and Donna Olson; her stepmother, Pat Olson; brothers, Craig and Kurt Olson; and her daughter-in-law, Eliza Evans.
Public Viewing: Utah Valley Mortuary
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Northfield 6th Ward | Pleasant Grove
Service Option: Webcast via mortuary website
Interment: Orem City Cemetery
Obituary: © Utah Valley Mortuary | Kip & Bianca Pace
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1963 - 2020
Early Life: Denise was born September 26, 1963, in Provo, Utah, to Jerrold R. and Donna Mae Wagstaff Olson, the youngest of their six children. Denise grew up in Orem, where she attended Orem High School.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: While at Orem High, she met her first husband, Steve Pace. They had three wonderful boys together: Weston, Chandler and Kip. On November 16, 1991, Denise married James "Jim" Taylor and welcomed their beautiful daughter, Rileigh. Jim and Denise were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 5, 1995. They've been married 28 years.
Denise owned and operated her own residential and commercial cleaning business, Helping Hands Cleaning, for 22 years. She loved her clients, many of whom became dear friends. Denise had great talent and vision for interior and landscape design, which became her main hobby. She spent countless hours gardening and decorating her gorgeous home for all seasons. Her other hobbies consisted of bowling, camping, ATV tours across various parts of Utah, dancing and singing.
She looked forward to her annual trip to Cancun with her husband where she enjoyed helping turtles hatch, spending time on the beach, and singing at karaoke bars. One of her most treasured trips was the annual family trip out to “The Ranch” in Ouray, Utah, where she spent precious time with her extended family making wonderful memories.
Denise was a dedicated mother who always ensured Chandler and Rileigh were engaged in local community events. She was very involved with the Church, Special Olympics, and Miss Inspiration. She was also a selfless grandmother who enjoyed every second with her grandchildren.
Although Denise lived a life filled with many challenges, she always kept a happy and positive attitude. She had a strong soul that could not be denied, and a hard work ethic that allowed her to persevere through all obstacles. This combination of positivity and spirit made her a joy to be around and Denise acquired many friends throughout her life. Denise Olson Taylor, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away September 24, 2020, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 56.
Family Message: "We will all miss her spirit and vibrance."
Survived By: Her husband, James Taylor; their children: Weston (Maddie), Chandler, Kip (Bianca), Rileigh, Camille (Brett), Eric, Dawn, Brent (Lindsay), Craig (Dayna); 12 grandchildren including Aden & Harrison; siblings: David Olson (Judy), Shelley Buckley (Gaylen), Cory Olson (Karen), Jan Olson, and Debbie Harvey.
Preceded In Death By: Her parents, Jerrold and Donna Olson; her stepmother, Pat Olson; brothers, Craig and Kurt Olson; and her daughter-in-law, Eliza Evans.
Public Viewing: Utah Valley Mortuary
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Northfield 6th Ward | Pleasant Grove
Service Option: Webcast via mortuary website
Interment: Orem City Cemetery
Obituary: © Utah Valley Mortuary | Kip & Bianca Pace
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Denise Olson Taylor
1963 - 2020
Early Life: Denise was born September 26, 1963, in Provo, Utah, to Jerrold R. and Donna Mae Wagstaff Olson, the youngest of their six children. Denise grew up in Orem, where she attended Orem High School.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: While at Orem High, she met her first husband, Steve Pace. They had three wonderful boys together: Weston, Chandler and Kip. On November 16, 1991, Denise married James "Jim" Taylor and welcomed their beautiful daughter, Rileigh. Jim and Denise were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 5, 1995. They've been married 28 years.
Denise owned and operated her own residential and commercial cleaning business, Helping Hands Cleaning, for 22 years. She loved her clients, many of whom became dear friends. Denise had great talent and vision for interior and landscape design, which became her main hobby. She spent countless hours gardening and decorating her gorgeous home for all seasons. Her other hobbies consisted of bowling, camping, ATV tours across various parts of Utah, dancing and singing.
She looked forward to her annual trip to Cancun with her husband where she enjoyed helping turtles hatch, spending time on the beach, and singing at karaoke bars. One of her most treasured trips was the annual family trip out to “The Ranch” in Ouray, Utah, where she spent precious time with her extended family making wonderful memories.
Denise was a dedicated mother who always ensured Chandler and Rileigh were engaged in local community events. She was very involved with the Church, Special Olympics, and Miss Inspiration. She was also a selfless grandmother who enjoyed every second with her grandchildren.
Although Denise lived a life filled with many challenges, she always kept a happy and positive attitude. She had a strong soul that could not be denied, and a hard work ethic that allowed her to persevere through all obstacles. This combination of positivity and spirit made her a joy to be around and Denise acquired many friends throughout her life. Denise Olson Taylor, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away September 24, 2020, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 56.
Family Message: "We will all miss her spirit and vibrance."
Survived By: Her husband, James Taylor; their children: Weston (Maddie), Chandler, Kip (Bianca), Rileigh, Camille (Brett), Eric, Dawn, Brent (Lindsay), Craig (Dayna); 12 grandchildren including Aden & Harrison; siblings: David Olson (Judy), Shelley Buckley (Gaylen), Cory Olson (Karen), Jan Olson, and Debbie Harvey.
Preceded In Death By: Her parents, Jerrold and Donna Olson; her stepmother, Pat Olson; brothers, Craig and Kurt Olson; and her daughter-in-law, Eliza Evans.
Public Viewing: Utah Valley Mortuary
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Northfield 6th Ward | Pleasant Grove
Service Option: Webcast via mortuary website
Interment: Orem City Cemetery
Obituary: © Utah Valley Mortuary | Kip & Bianca Pace
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1963 - 2020
Early Life: Denise was born September 26, 1963, in Provo, Utah, to Jerrold R. and Donna Mae Wagstaff Olson, the youngest of their six children. Denise grew up in Orem, where she attended Orem High School.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: While at Orem High, she met her first husband, Steve Pace. They had three wonderful boys together: Weston, Chandler and Kip. On November 16, 1991, Denise married James "Jim" Taylor and welcomed their beautiful daughter, Rileigh. Jim and Denise were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 5, 1995. They've been married 28 years.
Denise owned and operated her own residential and commercial cleaning business, Helping Hands Cleaning, for 22 years. She loved her clients, many of whom became dear friends. Denise had great talent and vision for interior and landscape design, which became her main hobby. She spent countless hours gardening and decorating her gorgeous home for all seasons. Her other hobbies consisted of bowling, camping, ATV tours across various parts of Utah, dancing and singing.
She looked forward to her annual trip to Cancun with her husband where she enjoyed helping turtles hatch, spending time on the beach, and singing at karaoke bars. One of her most treasured trips was the annual family trip out to “The Ranch” in Ouray, Utah, where she spent precious time with her extended family making wonderful memories.
Denise was a dedicated mother who always ensured Chandler and Rileigh were engaged in local community events. She was very involved with the Church, Special Olympics, and Miss Inspiration. She was also a selfless grandmother who enjoyed every second with her grandchildren.
Although Denise lived a life filled with many challenges, she always kept a happy and positive attitude. She had a strong soul that could not be denied, and a hard work ethic that allowed her to persevere through all obstacles. This combination of positivity and spirit made her a joy to be around and Denise acquired many friends throughout her life. Denise Olson Taylor, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away September 24, 2020, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 56.
Family Message: "We will all miss her spirit and vibrance."
Survived By: Her husband, James Taylor; their children: Weston (Maddie), Chandler, Kip (Bianca), Rileigh, Camille (Brett), Eric, Dawn, Brent (Lindsay), Craig (Dayna); 12 grandchildren including Aden & Harrison; siblings: David Olson (Judy), Shelley Buckley (Gaylen), Cory Olson (Karen), Jan Olson, and Debbie Harvey.
Preceded In Death By: Her parents, Jerrold and Donna Olson; her stepmother, Pat Olson; brothers, Craig and Kurt Olson; and her daughter-in-law, Eliza Evans.
Public Viewing: Utah Valley Mortuary
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Northfield 6th Ward | Pleasant Grove
Service Option: Webcast via mortuary website
Interment: Orem City Cemetery
Obituary: © Utah Valley Mortuary | Kip & Bianca Pace
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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