Joleen Taylor (nee Erickson) Peacefully on January 1st, 2009 our beloved Mom and Amma passed away after a battle with cancer. She will be lovingly remembered by her 4 children. Sigrid (Lorne), Ben (Louise), Jason (Denise) and Rick. She was cherished by her 8 grandchildren Kassandra, Phillip, Nathan, Brodie, Samantha, Zachary, Aaron, and Max. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters OIi, Helgi, Louise, Margaret and numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband Fredrick Taylor. She was born on Christmas Day, 1939 on Hecla Island, one of nine children. She always valued her close family connection to all of them. She felt that she had lived a life that was enriched by her children and her grandchildren. She used to love going on her casino jaunts with her family and friends. She was predeceased by her beloved sister Gwen and brothers John, Thor and Eric. The family would like to thank everyone at Cancer Care in Steinbach including Dr. Reimer. We would also like to thank all the great nurses at Bethesda Hospital for their wonderful care. Cremation has taken place as per her wishes. In celebration of her life an open house for family and friends will be held on Saturday January 10th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at 35 Malibu Road, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Cancer Care Manitoba, Room ON109 – 675 McDermot Ave.; Wpg., R3E 0V9 or a charity of your choice.