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ValRae E. Taft
August 26, 1932 ~ August 27, 2015 (age 83) 83 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Dejah Haskett
on December 17, 2018 12:47 PM
Message from Annette Powell
September 24, 2015 4:10 PM
Val was such a neat lady. Unlike many, I didn't meet her until she moved in to Sun Terrace. I enjoyed having her there so much. She really added a lot of joy to my life.
Message from Veronica Campbell
September 9, 2015 7:22 PM
Jim,Richard, Robert and Ron,
Your mom and dad were special people, and I consider myself lucky to have known them. Over the last several years, your mom and I would see each other--usually in the grocery store--and have a good visit. Frequently, our conversations would include reminiscences of people and events when we were connected to UHS. But your mother ALWAYS included an update on each of you. She was so proud of her family and her devotion to each of you came through loud and clear. ValRae had such a perky and uplifting personality that one always left a visit with her feeling better about himself and the world. She will be missed.
Your mom and dad were special people, and I consider myself lucky to have known them. Over the last several years, your mom and I would see each other--usually in the grocery store--and have a good visit. Frequently, our conversations would include reminiscences of people and events when we were connected to UHS. But your mother ALWAYS included an update on each of you. She was so proud of her family and her devotion to each of you came through loud and clear. ValRae had such a perky and uplifting personality that one always left a visit with her feeling better about himself and the world. She will be missed.
A candle was lit by Kathy and Steve Eldrige
on September 8, 2015 5:59 PM
Message from Kathy Eldrige
September 8, 2015 5:56 PM
Jim, Rich, Bob and Ron -
The Taft family will always have a special place in my heart!
You mom was truly an amazing lady - so full of energy and good ideas. Her constant willingness to tackle a project and her special way of helping others believe that they could reach a little higher than the mark they had set for themselves are qualities that I always admired in her. As a teenager, I marveled at how she managed to keep up with you boys 24/7 and still have the energy to support all of your dad's work with the Umatilla High School Band, and other community projects. As an adult, I always came away from a visit with your mom impressed by her caring spirit and by her determination, no matter what, to make a positive difference in the lives of her family and others. I will always be inspired by the positive way that she reshaped and dedicated her life as changes necessitated it. I know how much she loved each of you and your families and how proud she was of all of you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
May she rest in peace -
Kathy (Carollo) and Steve Eldrige
The Taft family will always have a special place in my heart!
You mom was truly an amazing lady - so full of energy and good ideas. Her constant willingness to tackle a project and her special way of helping others believe that they could reach a little higher than the mark they had set for themselves are qualities that I always admired in her. As a teenager, I marveled at how she managed to keep up with you boys 24/7 and still have the energy to support all of your dad's work with the Umatilla High School Band, and other community projects. As an adult, I always came away from a visit with your mom impressed by her caring spirit and by her determination, no matter what, to make a positive difference in the lives of her family and others. I will always be inspired by the positive way that she reshaped and dedicated her life as changes necessitated it. I know how much she loved each of you and your families and how proud she was of all of you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
May she rest in peace -
Kathy (Carollo) and Steve Eldrige
A candle was lit by Karl and Laura Baxter
on September 5, 2015 5:40 PM
Message from Karl and Laura Baxter
September 5, 2015 5:40 PM
To Jim, Rich, Bob and Ron and Famlies, I wanted to let you know how great it was to know your Mom! I know she will surely be missed and you and your family will always remember the fun and love only a mom can provide! Sincerely yours, Karl and Laura Baxter
A candle was lit by Nancytaft.taft@gmail.com
on September 5, 2015 12:15 AM
A candle was lit by Nancy taft may you rest in peace.
on September 5, 2015 12:00 AM
A candle was lit by Tricia Stephens Galenbeck
on September 3, 2015 7:03 PM
Message from Earl and Gica Winebarger
September 1, 2015 1:01 AM
What a wonderful lady. The best partner at Kiwanis (she always kept the presidents in line), she involved the business community in teaching at Echo and my wife and I had great times with her when she came up to the North Fork John Day river to visit us. You will be missed dear lady.
Message from Lynel and Mary Lou Braat
August 31, 2015 10:57 PM
Val touched the hearts of all who met her. Mom (Mary Lou) enjoyed living down the hall from Val at Sun Terrace and having conversations about our families.
I enjoyed seeing Val and joined her a few times when she was playing her crossword puzzles when I visited Mom.
I have many fond memories of Ken,Val and the Taft brothers. May you all have happy futures. May Val rest in peace. Now she has joined Ken and I'm sure they enjoy being together.
Heartfelt sympathy.
I enjoyed seeing Val and joined her a few times when she was playing her crossword puzzles when I visited Mom.
I have many fond memories of Ken,Val and the Taft brothers. May you all have happy futures. May Val rest in peace. Now she has joined Ken and I'm sure they enjoy being together.
Heartfelt sympathy.
A candle was lit by Lynel Braat
on August 31, 2015 10:48 PM
Message from Luis and Rose Aguilar
August 31, 2015 3:25 PM
JIM, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family. Luis and Rose
A candle was lit by Luis and Rose Aguilar and boys
on August 31, 2015 3:21 PM
A candle was lit by Jim, Deb, Rhianna, Trent and Zoe Rest in Peace
on August 31, 2015 11:00 AM
Message from Gayland Bledsoe
August 31, 2015 10:55 AM
Rich, Jim, Bob, and Ron my thoughts and prayers are with you!
A candle was lit by Gayland Bledsoe
on August 31, 2015 10:48 AM
Message from Eujeana Hampton
August 31, 2015 9:57 AM
Val was my friend, mentor, and fellow teacher. I learned daily from her.
Message from Lezlee Weller Gunsolley
August 30, 2015 7:09 PM
I am a better person for having known her. Rest in Peace, pushy lady, for we all loved you!
A candle was lit by Lezlee Gunsolley
on August 30, 2015 7:06 PM
Message from Steve Mills
August 29, 2015 12:40 PM
Jim, Rich, Bob and Ron, your mother was always delightfully warm and kind. She treated me as if I were more than just the guitar player, but almost one of you. All of you reflect who she was. You can be proud of that.
She will be missed by many.
She will be missed by many.
Message from Linda Pratt
August 28, 2015 4:33 PM
Val was a substitute teacher at Stanfield grade school when I worked there. She was a very kind person and loved the children. She taught at many other schools also. She will be missed.
A candle was lit by Rob Gerard
on August 28, 2015 4:23 PM
Message from Kevin Coleman
August 28, 2015 3:27 PM
Val was known as Aunt Val to my family & I. She was a loving, caring individual who had a passion for teaching. My heart goes out to her family & friends. R.I.P. Aunt Val!
Message from Karen Hutchinson-Talaski
August 27, 2015 4:12 PM
Val was my roommate when we attended a fun summer science class at Eastern Oregon University. She was such a sweet lady and a great teacher. She will be missed.
Message from Addie Tuia
August 28, 2015 10:10 AM
Val was a delight to have every morning at Curves. I loved to hear her stories of what she has done with all the children she taught. I will miss her smile. Im sorry for your loss of someone so dear.
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