In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society or Frisky Whiskers Cat Rescue Group. Taylor, LaVerne F., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at the age of 87. Dear wife of the late Wilbur F. Taylor; dear daughter of the late Carl and Frances (Cooper) Stromsoe; loving mother of Carl F. Taylor and Ruth E. Tegtmeyer; cherished grandmother of Tad Eugene (Lori) Tegtmeyer; proud great-grandmother of Hunter & Jackson. She leaves behind her black cat Silky. She was employed as a Pharmacy Technician "Pill Peddler" at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, Missouri for over 20 years. She and Wilbur were members of C.B.ers, Winter Texans, and involved in the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts where LaVerne was known as "Birdie." She also enjoyed photography and camping.