Taylor, Donald L.

Donald L. Taylor, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died at The Woodlands of The Meth-Wick Community on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. James United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Beth Mary Harbaugh. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors. A visitation will be held Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary Alida; sons, Don “Butch” (Pam) Taylor of Cedar Rapids and John (Bonnie) Taylor of Robins; and four grandchildren, Megan (Greg Montour) Taylor, Matt Taylor, Robert Taylor and Colin Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sisters, two stepsisters, one stepbrother, and one great-grandson, Robert Edward Montour.

Don was born Feb. 20, 1927, in Cedar Rapids, to William and Rose Taylor. He married Mary Alida Vosdingh there on May 18, 1947. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Lexington in the South Pacific. Don worked for Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co. for over 43 years, retiring in 1989.

Don was a charter member of the Golden K Kiwanis, founder of the Cannonball Eight Bowling League, a former board member of the All Iowa Fair and the YMCA. He was an active member of St. James United Methodist Church for 56 years. Don loved yard work, his dogs, and spending time with his family.

The family would like to thank “Don's Girls” at The Woodlands as well as the staff at Hospice of Mercy for the loving care they provided.

A memorial fund has been established.

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Published in The Gazette Feb. 3, 2012