4/11/43 ~ 6/9/03
Robert Allen Taylor, 60, of Pleasant Grove returned to his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 9, 2003 at his home surrounded by his family after a valiant battle with cancer.
He was born April 11, 1943 in Provo, Utah to Stanley and Sarah Durfey Taylor. He married Pamela Kennard on August 29, 1970 in Orem, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple.
Robert grew up in Provo and later moved to Orem, graduating from Orem High School in 1961. He joined the National Guard and worked at Geneva Steel. He was employed at BYU for 30 years, currently serving as a Supervisor in the Physical Facilities Department. Robert enjoyed being in the outdoors golfing, fishing, playing tennis, boating, hunting, horseback riding and especially being with his children and grandchildren. Robert was an active member of the LDS Church and enjoyed his time serving in the Scouting Program, helping his three sons earn their Eagle Scout Rank. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends who look forward to a glorious reunion.
He is survived by his wife, Pam, of Pleasant Grove; two daughters from a
previous marriage: Yvette Kofford, Cedar Hills; and Lisa (John) Larsen, Orem; children: Brandon (Nichol) Taylor, Pleasant Grove; Derek (Jessica) Taylor, Pleasant Grove; Trina (Spencer) Cluff, Lehi; Mindy (Keith) Thompson, Valencia, CA; Amber (Brandon) Fausett, Eagle Mountain; Bradley Taylor, Pleasant Grove; and 18 grandchildren. Additional survivors include his father, Stanley Taylor, Orem; and three brothers: Ron (Suzanne) Taylor, J. C. (Jill) Taylor, and David (Lisa) Taylor. He was preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Gary.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Timpanogos Stake Center, 800 North 100 West, Pleasant Grove.
Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Saturday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery.