Douglas "Monty" Taylor Sr

MONTY TAYLOR Click here to view Monty's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Douglas LaMont "Monty" Taylor, Sr. 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 17, 2009, his home. He was under the care of Creekside Hospice. Monty was born May 13, 1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Alvin LeRoy Taylor and Belva Elizabeth Irwin Taylor. He attended Hawthorne Elementary, O.E. Bell Jr. High and Idaho Falls High School. He served as a Seaman in the Navy during the Korean War. He married Eleanor Marie Nelson on September 3, 1955, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They made their home in the Idaho Falls area, where they raised their seven children. He worked for White Star Laundry and later for Eddie's Bakery. He worked as a carpenter for the Department of Energy, and the City of Idaho Street Department. He was a bus driver for Bonneville Joint School District #91. Eleanor preceded him in death on November 18, 2007. He coached little league baseball. He enjoyed basketball, softball, bowling, watching the Denver Broncos, casinos, food, cars, and camping. Survivors include: Son: Douglas Lamont Jr. (Peggy) Taylor, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Dennis L. (Rainey) Taylor, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Alvin Floyd (Jessica) Taylor, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Debra Marie Shell, Quartzsite, AZ Daughter: Shelley Lynn Taylor, Quartzsite, AZ Son: Todd Lane (Andrea) Taylor, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Tammie Jo Fletcher, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Donna (Jerry) Grey Sister: Carol (Ron) Schmid 24 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, with Bishop Steven Bates of the Idaho Falls LDS Westhill Ward officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. Veterans rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Carol Beck Sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad and mom were good people. Becki Jackson rbjhj@aol.com Doug & Peggy, I was sorry to read about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts. Phyllis Ward In memory of my cousin & his family all the memories that we shared and will be with us always. Willie Hammon Sorry to hear about your dad. Best wishes to all of your family, Willie Beccka Marley beccka_boo@hotmail.com Dear Doug and family...I just wanted to send my love to you all. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love to you all. Patty Walton & Chris Durham My cousin Monte & I grew up together, we shared the same family & a lot of the same interests. He will be missed but not forgotten. In times of sorrow we will all feel the loss of someone special but the memories will live on. Patty & Christy Robert Henman Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I worked at the City of Idaho Falls with him for many years. May you find peace in your mind that he is in a much better place. Our prayers are with you. Mr and Mrs Robert Henman Angela Ward blsangela@yahoo.com I am sorry for your loss. May you be surrounded and supported by family and friends during this time. My mother Phyllis is Monty's cousin. One of my memories with the Taylor family was a visit to their home by the Ucon Road. I was a small child and the house seemed to be large and magical. There were cousins galore to play games with and wonderful homemade pizza to be eaten. The last time I spent time with Monty was at the old Sambo's Restaurant on Broadway in Idaho Falls. He, my mother, and I had coffee. He caught me up on the latest news of the family. He talked of his children and grandchildren with pride. When I think of Monty, I remember his laughter, fun, and his big heart for family and friends. I am glad to have had the opportunity to have him in my life. Blessings to the family ~