Logan, Utah: Edna Cardon Taylor, Mom, Grandma "Ted," 92, passed peacefully through the veil to be reunited with her eternal companion, Tom, and all her family, on September 14, 2007. She was born April 16, 1915, in Logan, Utah, the 6th daughter and 7th of 8 children of Louis Samuel and Rebecca Ann Ballard Cardon. She graduated from Logan High in 1932, at the age of 17, having skipped 3rd grade, and from USAC (USU) in 1936 with a BS degree in Business.

She met Thomas A. Taylor in 1936, and they were married on April 1, 1938. They were sealed in the Logan LDS Temple on December 21, 1938.

Tom graduated in Wildlife in 1939, and they moved to Baker, Oregon, returning to Logan in 1940 for further education in Elementary Education. From 1941 through 1951, they lived in Idaho and Washington, where they worked in public schools. During that time, they had a son, Thomas Ronald Taylor, who lives in California with his wife, Shawna, and a daughter Nancy Taylor (Both) Willie, who lives in Logan with her husband, Don. Edna, known as Ted by old friends and grandchildren, has 7 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Edna owned and ran the Logan Credit Bureau from 1951 to 1955, when she decided to return to USU to get her teaching certificate. In 1955, she began teaching 1st Grade at the Adams School, and later at the Hillcrest School, where she also acted as Head Teacher while they added onto the building in following years. She was offered the Principal Position there, but she chose to stay in the classroom with the children. She taught for 22 years, retiring in 1977. She loved teaching her approximately 600 children to LOVE to READ! Many of you will remember her in that role.

Mom and Dad belonged to the Varsity Dancers (ballroom dancing) for many years, and went to all the Aggie football and basketball activities throughout their lives. They traveled with their beloved Aggies to many games out of state and to Japan.

After retirement, Edna and Tom traveled throughout the U.S. gathering family history information. They then wrote and published several books, TAYLOR/OWENS, THEIR TRAILS AND TIES, THE CARDON/BALLARD TREE, CARDONS, and THE BALLARD McNEIL CONNECTION. She became the expert resource for our entire family on geneology, and served in many church callings, including the Logan LDS Temple for 7 years, teaching "Family History Classes" for 10 years, and along with Lula DeValve, compiled and wrote the "27th Ward History."

Mom served 4 years as Camp Captain of the "Henry Ballard Daughters of the Utah Pioneers," and has always been very proud that Henry Ballard was her mother's brother, and of her pioneer heritage. Mom served in leadership in the Lady Lions, the Logan Golf and Country Club, and the Logan Education Association. Edna and Tom were always very active in educational, civic and church activities.

Her precious family has always been a top priority to her. Mom loved handwork, kids, keeping busy, and her roses. She never allowed us to say we were 'bored.' She has always been a wonderful example to us of love, service, education, ambition, and hard work. She successfully raised a family and had a career, as well. She was a remarkable woman! We are so proud to be yours. We all love you, Grandma Ted. You're the BEST! We'll see you again soon.

We’ll celebrate her wonderful life at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street in Logan. A viewing will be held prior to services at the mortuary from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Burial will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.