Sheila Dawn Taylor Hupalo, age 81, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away at home in Florence, Oregon, on December 9, 2024, surrounded by her family and a few of her closest friends. She was born on September 22, 1943, in Callicoon, Sullivan County, New York, to John Thomas and Margaret Barbara (Power) Taylor.

Sheila spent her early years in Kenoza Lake, New York. Her brother and only sibling, Tom, was born when she was 12 years old. With the exception of a few short years, she attended Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School, where she formed cherished, lifelong friendships and graduated high school.

In 1979, Sheila embarked on a westward journey that would take her from her beloved Sullivan County, New York, to Utah and Nevada. Sheila married her devoted husband Edward William Hupalo in 1981. Sheila and Ed’s life together was defined by their love and devotion to their adopted child McKenzie M. Hupalo. Aside from being a mother, Sheila worked in a variety of positions over the years, bringing passion and purpose to everything she did.

Eventually they moved to the picturesque coastal town of Florence, Oregon. Sheila cherished her 35 years in Florence, where she found peace and beauty in the friendships, community, and surroundings she came to love deeply.

Sheila’s life was led by her profound faith and spirituality. Her loving, generous kindness and incredible sense of humor endeared her to everyone she met. She had a passion for cooking, baking and crafts especially when she could share them with family, friends, and acquaintances. She had a deep love for all her four-footed friends and looked forward to seeing them again. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Sheila is survived by her husband of 43 years, Edward Hupalo; their son McKenzie; her brother Thomas Taylor and his wife Sheryl; her nephew Shawn Taylor; and niece Danielle (Brian) Bowe and their sons Benjamin and Theodore.

According to Sheila’s wishes, she will be laid to rest near her deceased parents in her home town of Kenoza Lake, New York. A celebration of life with family and friends will be held in Florence, Oregon at a later date.