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Violet G. Taylor Douglas
Violet Taylor Douglas, 102, of Boise died at Summerwind assisted living center Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004. At her request there will be no services. The family will meet to celebrate her life at a later date.
Violet was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to 19th century Idaho pioneers. Her early years were spent in the family home in Blackfoot and at the Antelope Valley ranch. In 1918 she moved with her mother, father and sister Maude to a 20 acre farm at Ustick. She spent the rest of life in the Boise valley. She attended her last 2 years of high school at Meridian.
After graduation she worked, was married, and after the birth of three children, she began a long work career in Boise. She was Chief Insurance Underwriter and Office Manager at Stein McMurray Agency. She worked into her seventies.
Violet's relaxation was making exquisite hand sewn quilts and beautiful hand braided wool rugs. She knitted many wool sweaters, caps and afghans. All of her family were recipients of these endeavors. Although she never entered any contests, many said hers would have received first prize. Violet was also a great cook, her chicken and homemade noodles and apple pie always delighted her family.
Violet was also an avid reader and enjoyed playing bridge and other card games, Scrabble and word games. She enjoyed visiting family and friends and travel, taking many trips including Europe, Canada, Alaska and other destinations in the U.S.
Violet is survived by two children, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Son Steve Douglas and companion Bev Burrell, McCall, Idaho; his children and grandchildren, Leslie and her son Taylor, Boise; Stephen and his life partner Jess Silverio, Seattle, Wash.; Matthew and his wife Tracie and their sons Clayton and Scott, Edmonds, Wash., her daughter Lois and her husband Robert Lauziere, San Jose, Calif., their children and grandchildren Ellen and her hsuband Charles McDonough and her children Christopher and Jean Plummer, Boulder Creek, Calif.; Rob and his daughter Robyn (husband Casey DeCarlo and their children Payton and Corey), San Jose, Calif.; Anne, San Jose, Calif.; Nancy and children Connie and Daniel Holzman, Woodland, Calif. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
Violet has always been an inspiration and the strength for her family. She will be greatly missed.
The family would especially life to thank her granddaughter Leslie Douglas, her main caregiver in her later years. Also, many thanks to all the wonderful staff at Summerwind Residence assisted living who provided loving, respectful care during the last year of Violet's life.
The family requests no flowers but donations to a favorite charity can be made in her name.
Goodbye "Nannie."
The Idaho Statesman | Boise, Idaho | October 31, 2004
Violet G. Taylor Douglas
Violet Taylor Douglas, 102, of Boise died at Summerwind assisted living center Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004. At her request there will be no services. The family will meet to celebrate her life at a later date.
Violet was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to 19th century Idaho pioneers. Her early years were spent in the family home in Blackfoot and at the Antelope Valley ranch. In 1918 she moved with her mother, father and sister Maude to a 20 acre farm at Ustick. She spent the rest of life in the Boise valley. She attended her last 2 years of high school at Meridian.
After graduation she worked, was married, and after the birth of three children, she began a long work career in Boise. She was Chief Insurance Underwriter and Office Manager at Stein McMurray Agency. She worked into her seventies.
Violet's relaxation was making exquisite hand sewn quilts and beautiful hand braided wool rugs. She knitted many wool sweaters, caps and afghans. All of her family were recipients of these endeavors. Although she never entered any contests, many said hers would have received first prize. Violet was also a great cook, her chicken and homemade noodles and apple pie always delighted her family.
Violet was also an avid reader and enjoyed playing bridge and other card games, Scrabble and word games. She enjoyed visiting family and friends and travel, taking many trips including Europe, Canada, Alaska and other destinations in the U.S.
Violet is survived by two children, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Son Steve Douglas and companion Bev Burrell, McCall, Idaho; his children and grandchildren, Leslie and her son Taylor, Boise; Stephen and his life partner Jess Silverio, Seattle, Wash.; Matthew and his wife Tracie and their sons Clayton and Scott, Edmonds, Wash., her daughter Lois and her husband Robert Lauziere, San Jose, Calif., their children and grandchildren Ellen and her hsuband Charles McDonough and her children Christopher and Jean Plummer, Boulder Creek, Calif.; Rob and his daughter Robyn (husband Casey DeCarlo and their children Payton and Corey), San Jose, Calif.; Anne, San Jose, Calif.; Nancy and children Connie and Daniel Holzman, Woodland, Calif. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
Violet has always been an inspiration and the strength for her family. She will be greatly missed.
The family would especially life to thank her granddaughter Leslie Douglas, her main caregiver in her later years. Also, many thanks to all the wonderful staff at Summerwind Residence assisted living who provided loving, respectful care during the last year of Violet's life.
The family requests no flowers but donations to a favorite charity can be made in her name.
Goodbye "Nannie."
The Idaho Statesman | Boise, Idaho | October 31, 2004
CENTENARIAN
Violet G. Taylor Douglas
Violet Taylor Douglas, 102, of Boise died at Summerwind assisted living center Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004. At her request there will be no services. The family will meet to celebrate her life at a later date.
Violet was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to 19th century Idaho pioneers. Her early years were spent in the family home in Blackfoot and at the Antelope Valley ranch. In 1918 she moved with her mother, father and sister Maude to a 20 acre farm at Ustick. She spent the rest of life in the Boise valley. She attended her last 2 years of high school at Meridian.
After graduation she worked, was married, and after the birth of three children, she began a long work career in Boise. She was Chief Insurance Underwriter and Office Manager at Stein McMurray Agency. She worked into her seventies.
Violet's relaxation was making exquisite hand sewn quilts and beautiful hand braided wool rugs. She knitted many wool sweaters, caps and afghans. All of her family were recipients of these endeavors. Although she never entered any contests, many said hers would have received first prize. Violet was also a great cook, her chicken and homemade noodles and apple pie always delighted her family.
Violet was also an avid reader and enjoyed playing bridge and other card games, Scrabble and word games. She enjoyed visiting family and friends and travel, taking many trips including Europe, Canada, Alaska and other destinations in the U.S.
Violet is survived by two children, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Son Steve Douglas and companion Bev Burrell, McCall, Idaho; his children and grandchildren, Leslie and her son Taylor, Boise; Stephen and his life partner Jess Silverio, Seattle, Wash.; Matthew and his wife Tracie and their sons Clayton and Scott, Edmonds, Wash., her daughter Lois and her husband Robert Lauziere, San Jose, Calif., their children and grandchildren Ellen and her hsuband Charles McDonough and her children Christopher and Jean Plummer, Boulder Creek, Calif.; Rob and his daughter Robyn (husband Casey DeCarlo and their children Payton and Corey), San Jose, Calif.; Anne, San Jose, Calif.; Nancy and children Connie and Daniel Holzman, Woodland, Calif. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
Violet has always been an inspiration and the strength for her family. She will be greatly missed.
The family would especially life to thank her granddaughter Leslie Douglas, her main caregiver in her later years. Also, many thanks to all the wonderful staff at Summerwind Residence assisted living who provided loving, respectful care during the last year of Violet's life.
The family requests no flowers but donations to a favorite charity can be made in her name.
Goodbye "Nannie."
The Idaho Statesman | Boise, Idaho | October 31, 2004
Violet G. Taylor Douglas
Violet Taylor Douglas, 102, of Boise died at Summerwind assisted living center Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004. At her request there will be no services. The family will meet to celebrate her life at a later date.
Violet was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to 19th century Idaho pioneers. Her early years were spent in the family home in Blackfoot and at the Antelope Valley ranch. In 1918 she moved with her mother, father and sister Maude to a 20 acre farm at Ustick. She spent the rest of life in the Boise valley. She attended her last 2 years of high school at Meridian.
After graduation she worked, was married, and after the birth of three children, she began a long work career in Boise. She was Chief Insurance Underwriter and Office Manager at Stein McMurray Agency. She worked into her seventies.
Violet's relaxation was making exquisite hand sewn quilts and beautiful hand braided wool rugs. She knitted many wool sweaters, caps and afghans. All of her family were recipients of these endeavors. Although she never entered any contests, many said hers would have received first prize. Violet was also a great cook, her chicken and homemade noodles and apple pie always delighted her family.
Violet was also an avid reader and enjoyed playing bridge and other card games, Scrabble and word games. She enjoyed visiting family and friends and travel, taking many trips including Europe, Canada, Alaska and other destinations in the U.S.
Violet is survived by two children, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Son Steve Douglas and companion Bev Burrell, McCall, Idaho; his children and grandchildren, Leslie and her son Taylor, Boise; Stephen and his life partner Jess Silverio, Seattle, Wash.; Matthew and his wife Tracie and their sons Clayton and Scott, Edmonds, Wash., her daughter Lois and her husband Robert Lauziere, San Jose, Calif., their children and grandchildren Ellen and her hsuband Charles McDonough and her children Christopher and Jean Plummer, Boulder Creek, Calif.; Rob and his daughter Robyn (husband Casey DeCarlo and their children Payton and Corey), San Jose, Calif.; Anne, San Jose, Calif.; Nancy and children Connie and Daniel Holzman, Woodland, Calif. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
Violet has always been an inspiration and the strength for her family. She will be greatly missed.
The family would especially life to thank her granddaughter Leslie Douglas, her main caregiver in her later years. Also, many thanks to all the wonderful staff at Summerwind Residence assisted living who provided loving, respectful care during the last year of Violet's life.
The family requests no flowers but donations to a favorite charity can be made in her name.
Goodbye "Nannie."
The Idaho Statesman | Boise, Idaho | October 31, 2004
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