Rena Taylor

Rena Mae, passed away July 1, 2024. at the home of her daughter in Pleasant Grove Utah,she was surrounded by loved ones. Born February 11, 1934 in Ballard (Roosevelt), Utah. Parents Lorenzo M (Ren) Elder and Catherine Green Elder. In 1936 the family moved to Orem, Utah. There Rena Mae attended the local schools graduating from Lincoln High in 1952, a milestone year as she also married Vee Warenski, they had five children: Vicki, Rick, Mike, Chris, and Brooke, later divorcing. She loved her role as a mother, always supporting her children in dance,4-H, baseball, football,basketball and scouts.

Rena Mae went to work at the Utah State Developmental Center in the education department, a short time later she transferred to Alpine school district after taking college classes. Her dedication and love for the children she taught led her to a fulfilling 23-year career, retiring in 1996.

She married Norman Taylor in 1988, together they enjoyed many adventures camping in their fifth wheel and riding their four wheelers. In 2002 they moved to Santaquin,Utah where they built their dream home. They made many new friends, and created beautiful memories until Norm's passing on February 1, 2014. Shortly after, Rena Mae returned to American Fork, finding solace and joy in being closer to her children and grandchildren.

For the last ten years, Rena Mae has lived independently in her home, surrounded by many wonderful neighbors and friends. She was a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints, serving in many different callings. She was loved and respected for her gentle, caring personality. She also had a sense of humor, and always a beautiful smile. Children made her happy.

She is survived by her four children: Vicki Williamson,Rick Warenski, Mike (Maria) Warenski, Brooke (Mike) Carter, and her sister Juanita (Heber) Peterson, brother-in-law Larry Carter. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sisters Stanley M. Elder, Gordon (Myra) Elder, Kathleen Carter, Marjorie (Vern) Nelson, Lorenzo D. (Donna) Elder, Cassie Fetterman, her son Chris Warenski, husband Norm Taylor, son-in-law John Williamson, and daughter-in-law Rebecca Warenski.

She has 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Rena Mae's family has been her everything. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her family and friends.

Service are under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary in Pleasant Grove.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel, 494 South 300 East Pleasant Grove, Utah. A viewing will be held before the service from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at olpinmortuary.com.