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Feb. 3, 1940 – Sept. 7, 2019

Donna “Jean” Taylor, 79, of Sweet Home, died Sept. 7, 2019.

She was born Feb. 3, 1940 in Walla Walla, Wash. to Arthur Vern and Anna Helen (Dietzman) Russell. 

She grew up in California, then lived in Oregon most of her adult life. 

Mrs. Taylor loved to sew and crochet. She crocheted a baby blanket for every grandchild. She had a large collection of pens and was an avid elephant collector. Her family brought her the most joy in her life. 

Mrs. Taylor is survived by two sons, Jim Taylor of Cusseta, Ala., Arthur Taylor of Springfield; two daughters, Velma...