Ruth M Taylor

Ruth Marie Taylor (Harrison) was born on June 10, 1941 to John and Ruby Harrison in Colorado. She was the youngest of four children. Ruth, beloved mother, loving wife, and awesome grandma, passed away on February 3, 2020 at a local hospital. Ruth was married to James (Jim) Elmer Taylor July 15, 1957. They lived on a farm 20 miles south of Burlington, where Jim worked until he retired. She was a long time resident of Burlington, CO. She loved quilting, baking for family gatherings, and spending time with family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Elmer Taylor; a sister, Wanda Lee Rutledge (Johnson); a brother, George Harrison; a daughter, Twila Anita Carter (Taylor); a son, Allen Wayne Rutledge; a grandson, James David (J.D.) Taylor; and a grandson, Brian Taylor. She is survived by her brother Marvin Leroy Harrison of Salina, KS; daughter Joyce Marie Taylor of Burlington, CO; son Thomas (Jeff) Taylor and his spouse Desi of Cheyenne Wells, CO; son John Lawrence Taylor; son Charles Walter Taylor and his spouse Crystal of Houston, TX; son David Leroy Rutledge of Colorado Springs, CO; and daughter Brenda Lee Roberts (Rutledge) of Colorado Springs, CO. Ruth is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may in her name and may be left at or sent Love Funeral Home, 377 15th Street, Burlington, CO 80807.