Rose Mae (Henson) Taylor

Rose was born August 19, 1943 in Madison County, Iowa, the daughter of Wilmer and Irene (Hooper) Henson. She married Ronald E. Taylor on October 20, 1960 at the First Christian Church in Winterset. During her working career, she did clerical work and began her career at Guardsman Life Company and most recently worked for American Family Insurance in West Des Moines. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mary Nuzum and Marjorie Baker; and her mother-in-law, Edna Taylor. Rose had a very strong religious faith and was an active member of the First Christian Church of Winterset. She enjoyed nature and was especially fond of butterflies. Caring for her grandchildren and helping them learn to cook was a special joy for Rose. She also liked, poetry, reading, collecting angels and visiting with her special friend, Roberta. Rose is survived by her husband, Ronald E. (Ron) of Winterset, one son, Charles (Chuck) F. Taylor and wife, Robin; two daughters, Vanessa L. Hendrickson and husband, Allen and Stephanie S. Warburton and husband, Thomas (Tom); nine grandchildren, Aimee, William, and Tysen Taylor, Qwinten, Christopher, Nick, & Nicole Hendrickson, and Savannah and Lydia Warburton; two great grandchildren, Ryan Jason Phillips and Hailey Hendrickson; one sister Elizabeth (Liz) McCullough and husband, Dale; two brothers, Bob Henson and wife, Wilma and Don Henson and wife, Judy; three brother-in-laws, Raymond (Ray) Nuzum, Dean Baker, Edward (Ed) Taylor and wife, Lisa; a sister-in-law, Shelia Waltz and husband, Michael (Mike); and her father-in-law, Henry Taylor. Visitation: 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. where the family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 May 24, 2005 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare Service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday May 25, 2005 at First Christian Church in Winterset Memorial: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the First Christian Church.