Kimberlee Jane Richins Taylor

Kimberlee Jane Richins Taylor, Born April 23, 1952 to Arnold LeRoy Richins and Julia Jane Richins, She returned home on November 15th 2024. Kim grew up in Salt Lake City where she met the love of her life at 14 (She told him she was 16) Richard and Kim were married on August 27, 1966. They were blessed with 7 children, Jana (Clark) Zacher, Brandon (Jolene) , Ryan (Erin), Dayna (Mike) Pettingill, Richie (Brittany), Gavin (McKenzie), Justin (MacKenzie) and 24 grandchildren and 7 great Grandchildren.

One of the definitions of Mom is, “Being completely and totally overwhelmed by love, joy, responsibility, and selflessness.” Kim embodied this to the fullest. Mom was not just our mom, she was the mom to all of our friends too. She always made sure that anyone in need had food in their bellies, and shoes on their feet, and always a safe place to be. The door was always open anytime day or night. Living so close to Davis High where her kids attend school, their house was THE house for lunch and lingering. A tradition that was carried on by the grandkids that still attend there. 

Being a Grandma was something that came so easy to her, Some of the grands thought her name was “Grandma’s House” cause it was said so often. Her home was a safe haven, she took in and cared for a lot of the grandbabies as their parents had to go back to work. The safest place in the world was in her arms on her lap. Where a lot of people have decorations, she had toys, bins thought to have had blankets, or storage, housed barbies, babies, trucks and blocks so that the “kids” would always have fun around. If any of us needed a sitter or ride, for a baby, dog, house, or garden her answer was always Yes. Yes I will help, what time do you need me. Her example of selfless love is something we will all cherish and strive for.

Mom was very talented, at a young age she learned to sew, She sewed dresses and clothes for all her children. She taught herself how to quilt and made the most beautiful quilts and wall hanging. She crocheted many afghans and baby blankets which all of her family was lucky enough to be blessed with. Later on she learned to do wool applique. She won a sweepstakes ribbon at the fair, for her creations. Her talents did not stop here, there wasn't a challenge in life that I can’t hear her voice say “I’m sure we can figure it out”

Mom ran the family business along with dad for their whole life. They made a beautiful life for themselves as well as provided jobs for their son’s and all of their friends with busy sports schedules that could only fit in work when they could. Mom knew hard work and together mom and dad were very successful, even in the rough times.

Mom loved her dogs, Monday before she passed away she lost Barkley, Barkley like many dogs and people, she rescued. She gave him love and a home like he never had before and they had a bond like no other. Some dogs go nuts when you say, let's go to the park. Wanna go for a walk? Our dogs go crazy when you say “Grandma’s house!” I’m sure Barkley, along with Kooper, Bob, Bill, Snoop and Doc had a reunion in heaven that was something to be seen.

Saying mom loved Christmas was an understatement.. Christmas was BIG at our house. She would shop and spend hours wrapping. It was always a Christmas Wonderland. Some of my very favorite memories of Christmas are just that our family was always together. So much good food, and so much love in the house. I don't know how to keep Christmas "moms way", but we will do our best to honor her and make her proud.

Kim was preceded in death by her parents, her mother and father in law, her daughter in law Jill, and grandkids Austin, and Emersyn, as well as her pups. A private service will be held with the family on Thursday November 21st. Flowers and condolences can be sent to Russon Funeral Home in Farmington, or please consider a donation to any local animal shelter or rescue.