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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Robert Kenneth Taylor
Robert Kenneth
Taylor
July 12, 1936 – October 25, 2018
Robert Kenneth Taylor's Obituary
St. George, Utah
- Robert Kenneth Taylor at the age of 82 passed away October 25, 2018 in his home in St George, Utah surrounded by his family. He was born July 12, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ariel Sandberg and Mildred June Taylor. He married Deanna Hooks on June 3, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple and they were sealed for time and all eternity. They began their marriage living in Death Valley, California working with all his family operating Death Valley Junction.
Robert "Bob" was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and Mesa, Arizona. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Serving in many church callings as a teacher, bishopric and on the High Counsel. He served a mission in Northwestern States mission as a young man and had the opportunity to serve with his wonderful wife Deanna in Reedsport, Oregon as Senior missionaries. Bob was a general contractor, building homes mostly in Sevier and Washington Counties.
He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Perhaps his favorite thing to do was vacationing with his family. He took his family to Death Valley every year camping. He had an amazing singing voice and loved to sing as much as possible. He loved studying the gospel and teaching his children from the scriptures.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Deanna; his children: Ariel (Mary) Taylor, Anna (Alan) Markham, Barbara (Glen) Andersen, Robert (Patti) Taylor, Andrew (Julie) Taylor, Jarom Taylor; and 20 grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: David Taylor and Julie Talbot. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Geraldine Smith and his brother Ray Taylor.
There will be a viewing on November 1, 2018 at Metcalf Mortuary from 6:00-7:00 PM, and another viewing will be held at the River Ridge Ward, 2434 East Riverside Drive, St George on November 2, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 8:50 AM. The Funeral Services will follow immediately after at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in the Provo City cemetery at 2:00 PM.
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