Doreen R. Taylor, 76, of Belvidere, died May 15, 2009 in Maple Crest Care Center following a long illness. She was born on November 22, 1932 in Birmingham, England, the daughter of James and Elsie Gardiner. Doreen and her husband Gordon have been Belvidere residents since 1974. She married Gordon on September 4, 1954 in Birmingham England. In England she was active with the Red Cross. In her past time, she enjoyed knitting gloves and hats for those in need. She also enjoyed traveling with her family exploring the United States. She is survived by her husband, Gordon, of Belvidere; a daughter, Pamela Taylor, Seattle, WA; two sons, Graham ( Wendy) Taylor of Los Angeles, CA; and Kenneth (Debbie) Gardiner, Denver, CO; 4 grandchildren, Audrey, Mandy, Jimmy and Elizabeth; and two great grandchildren, Savannah and Ricky II. Doreen is preceded in death by her brother, James Gardiner.