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TAYLOR -- Richard Shannon Taylor, 59, passed away Monday, August 31, 2009 in his home at Stansbury Park, Utah of A.L.S. He was born July 10, 1950 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to James Richard Taylor and Margaret Anne Shannon. Married Gloria Jean Kinne June 20, 1973 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1992, and worked for the U.S. Postal Service up to the final stages of his illness. Served in Vietnam and in Desert Storm. Survivors include: wife, Gloria J. Taylor formerly of Los Almos, New Mexico; daughter, Shannon Taylor of Las Vegas, Nevada; sons, David (Erika) Orgill of Las Vegas, Nevada; Kenneth Taylor of Las Vegas, Nevada; L. Dean (Melanie) Taylor of Las Vegas, Nevada; 19 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; brothers, James (Valerie) Taylor of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Clarence Taylor of Las Cruces, New Mexico. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. In our hearts is gratitude for being a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son. His service for our country will always be remembered. Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Stansbury LDS Ward, 5935 Bayshore Drive, with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 prior to the service at the church. Interment in the Tooele City Cemetery.
        Published on: Sat September 05, 2009