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TAYLOR -- Everett M. "Curly" Taylor, 90, born August 23, 1916 in Green Ridge, MD, and a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2007 at his home with his family by his side. Curly worked for the Corp of Engineers for more than 35 years on projects throughout the country. As an Army Sergeant at the end of World War II, he worked on the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos. Curly spent more than a decade working for the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project at Sandia Base and from 1958 to 1971 he was the Comptroller for the Defense Atomic Support Agency Field Command. During his long career in public service, he was awarded The Distinguished Meritorious Service Award and The Exceptional Civilian Service Medal. After his retirement from the Civil Service, Curly worked for Kinney Brick Company from 1972 to 1980 as Comptroller. He was preceded in death by his first wife Pauline Francis Taylor; his youngest son Everett M. Taylor II; and his great grand daughter Claire Taylor Pollack. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Carolyn; his eldest son Tom Taylor and wife Karen; son Dick Taylor and stepson Bill Murphy and wife Helga; by his grandchildren Steve Sheppard and wife Denise; Carol Murphy, Steve Taylor, Lisa Taylor Pollack and husband Dave; Kim Murphy, E.M. "Mike" Taylor and wife Mishele; by his beloved great grand children Patrick, Michael, Samantha, Kate, Owen, Sam, Adam, KC and Maggie; his sister-in-law Tish; nephews Max Taylor; Bob Francis and wife Bettye Rae; Billy Reynolds and wife Georgina; and Mike Gary and wife Linda; nieces Camille Baldwin and husband Bill; Francine Thacker and husband Dewayne; Mary Beth Bryd and husband John; Maxine Balleau; Julie Lugo and husband E; and great great niece and nephew Kayla and Cruz. Curly was known for his sense of humor, was an avid golfer and leaves many friends in New Mexico. Curly was a kind, gentle and generous man who will be greatly missed. His legacy will proudly continue through his family. Friends may visit him at French Mortuary on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE. Internment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery with a reception after in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Amber Care of NM, 420 North, Main Street Belen, NM 87002 or to Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Tue January 16, 2007