Christine Sue “T-Shirt” Taylor
Christine Sue “T-Shirt” Taylor
Christine Sue “T-Shirt” Taylor, 66, Bremen, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in her residence surrounded by her family.
Christine was born the daughter of Oscar and Carol (Eckhart) Swathwood March 2, 1949, in South Bend. She graduated from LaVille High School in 1967. On Dec. 22, 1969, in Delphi, she became the wife of Ronnie C. Taylor, who survives. They became the parents of two children: Jeremy and Carrie Ann.
Christine proudly served in the United States Navy from 1967-1970, where she was a Yeoman. She started on the Eptolant base and retired from there. Christine was in charge of all the ships coming and leaving the base. Christine and Ronnie met while both being stationed at Eptolant Base, in Norfolk, Va. When she met Ronnie, she out-ranked him by one rank and she never did let him forget that.
Christine worked at Fairmont Homes, Nappanee, as a front desk receptionist. Prior to that, she worked for Bremen Public Schools as a secretary while Jeremy and Carrie Ann were students at the school.
She was a very caring person who enjoyed sending birthday cards, encouraging letters to her family and many friends and recognizing special events that took place. Her thoughtfulness knew no bounds. She loved keeping in touch with her friends through Facebook. She and Ronnie loved cats and had four that were considered part of the family. Christine also said her “happy place” was going to Mackinac Island. She attended the Talma Church “along the Tippecanoe River,” pastored by her childhood friend, Don Nunemaker.
Surviving is her husband of 45 years, Ronnie C. Taylor, Bremen; son, Jeremy (Carrie) Taylor, Grayson, Ga.; daughter, Carrie Ann Taylor, Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren: Matthew, Nathan, Andrew and Charlotte Taylor; two brothers: Pete (Kris) Swathwood and Rob (Lylah) Swathwood, Bremen; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 22, from 3-7 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the funeral home with Pastor Don Nunemaker officiating.
Military Honors provided by members of the American Legion Post 27, Veterans of Foreign Wars Marshall County Post 1162 and DAV following the funeral at the funeral home. Private burial will be held at a later date at the Bremen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Marshall County Humane Society, 11165 13th Rd, Plymouth, Indiana 46563.
