Dawayne Russell Taylor Obituary (1930 - 2013)

service DaWayne Russell Taylor, 82, passed away peacefully May 6, 2013, from complications due to a fall. DaWayne was a devoted husband and father, who was a lifelong active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a dedicated worker and provided a good life for his family. His favorite pastimes included being an avid reader, golfing, attending and socializing at ward activities such as the annual salmon bake, and he always loved a good pie party! DaWayne Russell Taylor was born November 28, 1930 in Ogden, Utah to William Russell and Elizabeth Clark Taylor. He was raised in South Ogden and attended Weber County Schools, graduating from Weber High School in 1949. He also graduated from Stevens Henager College with a degree in accounting. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from August 1951 to August 1953. He married Shirley Stanger in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on November 12, 1953; they would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. DaWayne served as ward and stake clerk, and on the High Council in both the Ben Lomond and Kaysville Utah Stakes. He served as a supervisor in the baptistery in the Ogden LDS Temple and for nine years as an ordinance worker in the Bountiful LDS Temple. He cherished his time spent in the temple. He practiced as a CPA for several years. He also served a one year term as president of the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother (Marvin), and a daughter (Vickie). He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and their children: Alan (Tova) Taylor, Joy Taylor, Kenneth (Josephine) Taylor, Shelley Taylor (Pete Hauser), Lance (Chelsea) Taylor, and Traci Taylor. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, who were truly his delight! Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Crestwood Stake Center, 855 East Mutton Hollow Road, Kaysville, UT. Family and friends may call at Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday morning at the church from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment will be at Layton Memorial Park, 1867 North Fairfield Road, where military honors will be accorded. VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Layton, UT 84041 May 8, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceCrestwood Stake Center 855 East Mutton Hollow Road Kaysville, UT May 9, 2013 11:00 AM CemeteryLayton Memorial Park 1867 North Fairfield Road Layton, UT 84041 May 9, 2013