1936-2026
Dorothy Faigh Taylor, 90, died October 12, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born March 3, 1936, in Ashland, to John and Mabel (Godsoe) Tyler.
Dorothy was the owner and operator with her husband, Phil, of the Piano Medicine Shop; they specialized in tuning, restoring and manufacturing parts for antique player pianos. She enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, remodeling and doing home DIYs, she was very knowledgeable about a variety of home repairs and passed much of this knowledge on to her daughters. Most of all, Dorothy cherished spending time with her family and loved large family gatherings. She was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ.
On August 2, 1957, Dorothy married Doyle Wayne Bansett, in Wichita. They shared over 24 years of marriage, prior to his death on February 14, 1982.
She later married Phillip E. Taylor in Hutchinson. He passed away on May 11, 2004.
Dorothy is survived by: her daughters, Penny (Terry) Barker and Terry Hendricks, both of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Patrick “Ian” (Jihye Park) Mosher of Clarksville, MD, Shylah Boyle of Wichita, Doyle (Victoria) Glaser of Hutchinson, Kristy (Taylor) Craig of Denver, James Glaser of Nevada; great-grandchildren, Tiara, D’Andre, Mason, Harrison, Deavin; great-great-grandchildren, Atticus, Ember, Grayson, Adeline (born on October 12, 2026); best friend of over 65 years, Gladys “Tootie” Henson of Rosehill, many nieces and nephews; and beloved grand dog, Benji.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, daughter, Candy Glaser; sons-in-law, Randal Hendricks and Ted Keene; brothers, James Tyler and Sidney Tyler, Sr., as well as her cherished dog, Maggie and cat, Murphy.
Memorial service will be 12:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum, Hutchinson, with Wayne DeWindt and Jimmie Keas officiating. Private family burial will take place in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign her book at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Storm Creek Horse Co. Farm and Rescue, Pretty Prairie, or Eastwood Church of Christ, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
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