Kathy Taylor 11/12/65 - 1/20/19 Daughter, sister, friend, teacher, favorite aunt, storyteller, puzzle master, traveler, braider of hair, baker of pies, Ranger of the North, temple worker, reader, brainstormer, mentor, seamstress, fighter, counselor, confidant, rescuer of German shepherds, player of French horns, collector of cow jokes, singer of Spanish pop songs, giver of a thousand gifts, score-keeper, biggest fan, Tiger, Cougar, 49er, KC Royal, and Knight, Kathy passed away on Sunday morning of health complications. Born in Ohio and raised in Utah as the 4th child in a family of nine children, Kathy supported and doted on her siblings, their children, and their pets. At a very young age she developed a brilliant sense of humor. Sarcasm was her second language. She lived passionately and touched many lives. She graduated from Orem High and earned BA and MA degrees from BYU. Kathy served an LDS mission in Paraguay. For 22 years, she taught at Lone Peak High, where she shared her love of Spanish and developed lasting relationships with hundreds of students. She taught with tremendous enthusiasm, dedication, creativity, and love. One of her colleagues said of her, "All students should be so fortunate to have a teacher that cared so deeply and so much." If her students were involved in any sport, choir, or other activity, she would always go to support them. She regularly attended mission farewells and kept in touch long after graduation. Señorita Taylor's classroom was a safe space where students could come to get advice and encouragement, hug a bear, work on a puzzle, and eat warm oatmeal or popcorn. She lived her motto, "I don't teach Spanish, I teach kids." Kathy will be greatly missed by her mother Deanna, her siblings Jim (Julia), Scott (Echo), Teri, Julie (Ken), Steve (Jen), Thom (Robin), Susan (Johnny), and Anne (Scotty), her 20 nieces and nephews, and her much loved German shepherds. Welcomed home by her father, James Taylor, whom she missed dearly. Kathy's funeral will be held on Friday, January 25th at 1:00 p.m. at the Willow Park Stake Center, 1998 West 900 North in Lehi. There will be visitation time from 11:30 to 12:30 . Family, friends, and students are invited to stay at the Stake Center for food, reminiscences, and puzzles immediately following the funeral. Memories may be shared, and condolences offered to the family online at www.walkersanderson.com