William Dean Taylor's Obituary
TOM CAT Taylor
March 14, 1928 to January 20, 2015
William Dean Taylor, 86, passed away January 20, 2015. He was born March 14, 1928 in Idaho Falls, ID, to James Isaac and Ellen Bowen Taylor.
Dean (Tom Cat) Taylor lived in Tremonton, Spanish Fork, Kaysville and Clinton, Utah. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Dean retired as a civilian from Hill Air Force Base after a very long and successful career. His real passion was repairing and restoring cars. He spent many years traveling with his dear friend and companion Lou to Mexico for the winters.
Dean is survived by his brother Lawrence Taylor, Oregon, 2 grandchildren, Isaac, Utah and Heather, CA, sister-in-law Jill, Mary and Beth, UT, several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his longtime companion, Lou, her daughter Linda and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Peggy, son William (Bill) Dean Taylor, Jr, twin brother, Don, brother-in-law Jim Taylor, and sister Shirley Anderson.
Special thanks to Dear Friends Rex and Gwenn for all the love and care they had for Dean and for the many hours they spend doing whatever was needed. This was a true act of friendship and kindness. Thanks to niece Lynn and husband Robert for the many visits they made from Oregon to help Dean.
Thanks to Pheasant View Assisted Living and Horizon Hospice especially Janet and Debbie.
Graveside services with military honors with be held at a later date in Tremonton. Date will be announced early this Spring.
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