Kathleen Bingham TaylorSt. GeorgeKathleen Bingham Taylor, age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home on July 10, 2017. Kate was born on April 11, 1950 in Raymond, Alberta to Orson and Rojanea Bingham. She married Don Atwood on September 16, 1968 in Rexburg, ID and were married for over 12 years and had four children together. Kate later married Steve Taylor on December 29, 1986 in Provo, Utah, with whom she spent more than 30 wonderful years.Kate was raised in Raymond, Alberta Canada. She later moved to Provo, Utah, then Arizona and finally settled in Southern Utah. Kate earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from B.Y.U and went on to obtain a Family Nurse Practitioner degree. She worked at a Female Penitentiary in Mesa, AZ for three years and later as a nurse at Southern Utah University. Kate was passionate about her career and found providing care to those in need very rewarding.Kate began a second career as a flight attendant for United Airlines where she worked for 12 years. She was very adventurous and had such an ardent desire to see foreign lands, observe new cultures, learn new customs and meet new people. Her goal of traveling the world was about to commence. Kate visited over 58 countries, including: Zambia, Turkey, France, Austria, New Zealand and her last adventure was to Morocco, which was five weeks ago. Kate was a woman of many talents. She decided that painting would be another endeavor that she'd pursue. It didn't take her years to hone her craft. Unbelievably, it came to her with ease. Kate was petitioned by a vast amount of admirers to paint intricate pieces but her family came first as she produced amazing pieces.Kate was adored by her children and grandchildren and each family implored that she visit as often as possible. She would bring each person an eccentric gift from an exotic location when she visited, which came along with a remarkable story.Kate is survived by her husband, Steve Taylor and his children: Ward, Lance and Chad Taylor and Nan Bassett. Kate's children Chad and Brett Atwood, Kara Hillstead and Mandy Kaanga. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 15, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at the Bloomington 3rd Ward Chapel, 3519 Manzanita Rd., St. George, UT. There will be a viewing Friday, July 14 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 15 from 9:00-10:00 a.m., both viewings held at the Chapel. Interment at Tonaquint Cemetery. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at
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