Robert Fred Taylor

Aug. 2, 1947 ~ Sep. 8, 2021

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VERNAL, Utah — Robert Fred Taylor passed away on Sept. 8, 2021, at the age of 74.

Robert was born on Aug.t 2, 1947, to Fred and Beth Taylor in Lyman, Wyoming. Robert married Pat Peart shortly after returning from Vietnam. They had two children, Milton Dean and Tracy Ann Taylor.

He later married Sharon Ballantine, and added to his family Heather and Eric Jeans, whom he loved as his own.

From a young man, he always enjoyed the outdoors. His interest were hunting, fishing, trapping and horses. He grew up in Lyman, Wyoming, and graduated from Kemmerer, Wyoming. He was drafted and was a combat veteran in Vietnam. After serving, he was employed as a crane and locomotive operator until he retired. After retiring, he started a gunsmithing business, and he volunteered with the American Hero's Project, which he enjoyed for many years. He was an active member of The Bridger Valley Assembly of God Church. In 2020, he moved to Vernal, Utah, where he became a part of the Landmark Baptist Church, and where he made some great friends.

Robert is survived by his brother, Jerry (Jill) Taylor; sister, Carleen (Curtis) Harwich; brother, Mark (Dottie) Taylor; son, Dean (Melissa) Taylor; daughters, Tracy Taylor (Tony) and Heather (Wade) Lamoreaux; and son Eric (Audrey) Jeans. He had nine grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who were his whole world and lastly, his best canine friend, Button, who was always

at his side.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon, whom he will be laid to rest with, and his parents Fred and Beth Taylor.

We wish to send out special thank you's to friends and family, The Landmark Baptist Church, and Canyon Home Health and Hospice.

Services will be announced at a later date.