Caroline Taverna

Caroline Whiffen Taverna 1944-2026

Caroline was born on August 10, 1944 in Oakland, California to Henry Whiffen and Lorraine Diers Whiffen. Caroline passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2026. She was the youngest of four children.

Caroline lived a very full life. She was curious about everything and became educated and knowledgeable in many subjects. She had training in cosmetology, color analysis, and nursing, and she was extremely talented in many kinds of crafts. She built and sold gorgeous miniatures, mostly depicting life in Victorian and Elizabethan times. She was very outgoing and made many friends and showed a genuine interest in other people.

She traveled the world and had a love for people and cultures. She collected books on world history, fashion and art, and collected antiques and beautiful items from around the world.

Caroline was the mother of three boys: Allen, Daniel, and Michael.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Diana Cardon and Signe Klokinos, and her son Michael Skaggs. She is survived by her sons Allen Skaggs and Daniel Skaggs, her brother Henry Whiffen, and many extended family members.

Caroline was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We know she is now enjoying a very joyful reunion with her son and her sisters.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Timpanogos Memorial Gardens, 1000 North 400 East, Orem, Utah. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.bergmortuary.com.