Elizabeth Taylor Lehman, 87, of Madison, formerly of Ekhorn, died Aug. 14, 2012, following complications from breast cancer.
She was born July 21, 1925 in Pawtucket, R.I., to William Spencer Taylor and Maude Hemingway. She married Robert F. Lehman on Aug. 2, 1947. He preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 1986.
She is survived by her five children, Deborah (Dennis) Barcz and their children Morgane and Jessica 
of Golden, Colo.; Bradley (Sally Kimberly) Lehman of North Canton, Ohio, and their children Kimberly Gabriel (Marc), Jackie Lehman and Sarah Lehman of Chicago; Gregory Lehman (Dawn Martin) and their children Robert, Sarah and Laura of Minneapolis; Lisa Lehman of Columbia, S.C.; Robin (Michael) Nyffeler and their daughter Olivia, of Middleton; great-grandsons Mason Henry and Jacob Taylor Gabriel (born Aug. 14 and kissed Nana on her way to heaven).
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison. The Reverend Scot Sorensen will officiate. A private family burial service will follow.
Memorials in Elizabeth’s name may be directed to the Chazen Museum of Art, 800 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706.
Elizabeth drew her strength and inspiration from her family, many dear friends, the assurance of her faith, and her wonderful sense of humor.
