Date Posted: 2017-10-15
Maiden Name: Taylor

Jill Taylor Weldon passed away in her home in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 6, 2017 with her family and beloved animals with her. Jill was born June 23rd, 1940 to Dritt O. Taylor and Jeanne Marie Taylor (nee Battle).

Jill grew up in Lexington, Nebraska. She graduated from Lexington Senior High School. Jill Taylor was united in marriage to Larry Gene Burkey in 1960. Jill and Larry were High School sweethearts. They adopted two children Lisa Burkey Roti and Lance Burkey. Their marriage ended in 1986.

Jill then moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to a new chapter in her life working at Wal-Mart and then at TJ Maxx. Jill retired from TJ Maxx. Jill kept in touch with her TJ Maxx family. Jill was loved and made lots of friends. Jill and her friend Denise met the love of Jill’s life, Gary “Grizzly” Weldon. Griz and Jill married in Las Vegas in 2006. Jill added more family with Griz’s children and Grandchildren.

Jill’s other loves were The Huskers, NASCAR, collecting angels, traveling, tennis, bowling, playing cards, games, reading, gardening, canning, cooking, camping, and fishing with Griz. Jill’s pets were her children too. Coco, Pistol, Tally, and Satan always were by her side. Vegas their parrot still laughs like Jill which is something that we will all remember her for that laugh. Jill lived life to the fullest.

Surviving her are her husband Gary “Grizzly” Weldon(Lincoln, Nebraska), Daughter Lisa (Randy) Roti (Auburn, Nebraska) their children Granddaughter Janie Jeeves and great-grandson Brayden Jeeves, and Grandson Kane Jeeves, Colin Remsen (Wenham, Massachusetts),Grandson Josh Roti, Great-Granddaughter Khloe Roti (Westcliffe, Colorado), Grandson Logan Roti (Lincoln/Auburn, Nebraska) Son Lance Burkey (Warren, Pennsylvania), Stepdaughter Robin (Brad) Wagoner, their children, Granddaughters Nicole, Christina, and Haley Grandson Jacob(Columbus, Nebraska) Stepson Andy (Jamie) Weldon and their children, grandsons Collin and Cody( Norfolk, Nebraska) Brother Jack (Carol) Taylor (Geneva, Nebraska), Cousin Marty (Cheryl) Miller (Lincoln, Nebraska). Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 29, 2017 at 1pm at the Enclosed Shelter at Van Dorn Park 9th and Van Dorn in Lincoln, Nebraska. Lunch and other refreshments will be served. Questions can be directed to her daughter Lisa Roti at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Condolences can be sent to Butherus, Maser, and Love Funeral Home (Lincoln, Nebraska) via their website www.BMLFH.com

We are grateful for all the love and support that has surrounded Jill, and our family she is now an Angel. She will be missed.