Caryl Lorraine Taylor

Caryl Lorraine (Robinson) Taylor

10/8/1957 - 12/23/2025

Caryl Taylor went to the Lord on December 23rd, 2025 at home in Rathdrum, ID with loved ones by her side. She was born on October 8th, 1957 in Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH to Charles and Kathleen (Rutledge) Robinson.

Caryl graduated from Oxbow High School in 1976. She began her adult life raising a family and embracing adventure as a military wife, spending time in Germany and Kentucky. She later made her homes in New Hampshire, Vermont, and ultimately Idaho.

While living on the East Coast, Caryl worked as a housekeeper in the Lincoln/North Woodstock area of New Hampshire. Also as a dietary aid at Valley Vista in the Bradford, Vermont, Pennsylvania locations, and as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Saint Maries Location. She later served her community as a long-term care and home health aide with Panhandle Health in Northern Idaho.

Caryl raised her two sons in St. Maries, Idaho, where she was deeply involved in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts as a dedicated scout leader. After her sons graduated, she settled in Rathdrum, Idaho, where she worked as a call center customer consultant with U.S. Bank.

In her free time, Caryl enjoyed league bowling, tending to her flowers, needlepoint, crocheting, and quilting. She lovingly made quilts for all her nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

Caryl is survived by her son Chad Evans and his wife Stephanie of Mesa, Arizona, grandchildren Kelsey Evans and partner Ryan and daughter Amelia of Deer Park, Washington, Kylie Evans, Krystal Evans and Gabriel Evans of Post Falls, Idaho. She also leaves five siblings, Daniel Robinson and wife Donna of Groton, Vermont, Allen Robinson and partner Donald Simmons of Chillicothe, Ohio, Alice Forcier and husband Paul of Woodsville, New Hampshire, Joseph Robinson and wife Terra of Lewiston, Idaho and Edward Robinson and wife Brandi of Post Falls, Idaho. She was also blessed with many nieces and nephews, Thaddeus, Kendra, Mathias, Lauren and Marshall, Joshua, Kayce and Christopher, Alicia, Melissa, Heather and Michael, Joseph, Danielle, and Lily, Shara, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Violet and Bethany. She was predeceased by her parents Charles and Kathleen.

Caryl loved Jesus deeply and faithfully served her church. She helped prepare and serve Thursday night Communion, led the Bible Journaling Group, and was an active member of the Knit, Pray Crochet Group and Memorial Quilting Group. Through these ministries, she helped create and pray over afghan blankets

and small quilts for those in need of comfort in local hospitals, nursing homes, and during times of bereavement.

Caryl also had a son, Shawn Evans and two grandchildren Blake Evans and Ashley Evans and great-grandson Jack Evans which she lost contact with but kept their pictures and memories close at heart.

Caryl’s Family would like to thank the Kootenai Clinic-Cancer Services staff and Dr Schwalier and Dr Jacobs for their wonderful and compassionate care. The Home Health and Hospice staff for their care and support for Caryl while she was at home. Her friends that became her prayer warriors (you know who you are), sitting with her, calling to check in, shuttling her to appointments. True friends that meant so much to her. Your kindness is immeasurable, and we thank you.

Caryl's life and legacy will be celebrated at Real Life Ministries - Post Falls Campus, 1860 North Cecil Road, Post Falls, Idaho 83854, Room 112 on February 7th, 2026 at 11:00 am with a potluck following. Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life and share their memories.

In honor of Caryl's memory and her commitment to the Lord and mission of her Church, the family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Real Life Ministries - Post Falls Campus.

Caryl will be laid to rest with her parents in the Post Mills, Vermont Cemetery along with a short memorial service at a future date to be announced.