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Deborah K. "Deb" Taylor, 66, rural Minot, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Deborah was born October 30, 1955 in Bottineau, North Dakota the daughter of Howard and Lucille (Zimmerman) Lentz. She was raised and educated in Gardena, ND prior to graduating from Bottineau High School in 1973.

Deb attended Lake Region College in Devils Lake and received her certification as an LPN in 1975. She then moved to Minot, where she began working at Trinity Hospital in 1976. She furthered her education at Minot State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree as a Registered Nurse. She would continue her 33 year career with Trinity Hospital and eventually became the Nurse manager on the Fifth Floor.

Deb was united in marriage to Larry Taylor on June 11, 1983 at Zion Lutheran Church in Gardena. They made their home SE of Minot, where they raised their two daughters. They would enjoy countless hours together whether it be working in the yard, hiking at the Bison Plant, working out at the YMCA, or going fishing. Some of Deb and Larry's bigger adventures included biking and rock climbing in the Black Hills, canoeing in the Boundary Waters, backpacking into the Grand Canyon and scuba diving in Mexico.

Deb was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Minot, where she taught Sunday school and was active with the Altar guild. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers and vegetables, and watching the birds or deer in their yard. She and Larry loved to dance and she finished most days with a bowl of ice cream. Her genuine spirit and contagious laugh will be missed by her friends and family.

Her loving family includes: husband of 38 years, Larry; daughters, Misha (Dan) Himmerick, Phoenix, AZ, Marissa (Aaron) Willits, Galesburg, Illinois, grandchildren, Cullen and Hattie Willits; sister, Paulette (Tim) Bullinger, Bismarck, brothers, Virgil (Mary) Lentz, Minot, Wayne (Peggy) Lentz, Minot; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Deb was preceded in death by her parents and her mother-in-law (Minnie Taylor).

Celebration of Life Service: Monday, April 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Minot.
Visitation & Viewing will be held one hour prior to the start of the service in the church.
Lunch will be served at the church.
To view a livestream of the service, click here: https://vimeo.com/event/2030418