OCEAN RIDGE — Dorothy Jean (Copenhaver) Taylor of Ocean Ridge died at home Feb. 26, surrounded by family. She was 100.
Dorothy was born Dec. 6, 1922, to Mary Helen and Lloyd Copenhaver in Joliet, Illinois. She was an only child who loved sports and outdoor activities. After graduating high school,
Dorothy followed her dream to become a nurse at Copley Nursing School in Aurora, Illinois.
Soon after graduating as an RN, she married her high school sweetheart, William John Munch. They resided in Joliet and vacationed in Florida, eventually purchasing a mobile home in Briny Breezes for winter vacations.
Because they loved the area so much, they purchased land in neighboring Ocean Ridge.
In 1964, as a recently divorced single mother, Dorothy procured the first pre-construction loan obtained by a single female in Palm Beach County. Her last single-family home, once a duplex, was completed within 18 months of her endeavors.
Mrs. Taylor continued her nursing career and education throughout her life. Her last nursing position was with Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, where she worked until in her mid-70s.
Mrs. Taylor loved life. She enjoyed boating, motor home trips, golf, travel, but more than anything else, her love for her family was enduring.
Mrs. Taylor was predeceased by William Munch and Harold Taylor, along with grandson Jonathan Watson.
Among those surviving her, Mrs. Taylor leaves her daughter, Sarah Ann Steies (Roland), granddaughter Kourtney Watson (Ken Christian), grandsons Christopher Watson and Eric Steies, along with great-grandchildren Dominic Giangarra, Tristan Penaluna, Alexander Penaluna, Logan Christian, Lara Christian, Skyler Watson,
and Rowan Watson.
Memorial donations in her name can be made to Trustbridge.com Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are with Boynton Memorial Chapel of Boynton Beach and St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Delray Beach.
— Obituary submitted by the family
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