Dorothy N. Taylor, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on November 3, 2012 at the age of 96. She was born June 19, 1916 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harry and Esther [Mueller] Clauder. Dorothy loved music, playing the piano and organ and was a painter for Hallmark greeting cards. As an active member of the Desert View Baptist Church in Gilbert, Arizona, she is survived by her many friends and church family. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am, Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Desert View Baptist Church, 950 North Greenfield Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234.