Rex Taylor
1923 - 2016
VETERAN
On February 27, 1923, the town of McCornick, Utah, welcomed Rex Taylor. Little did they know that one day he would become the most famous person ever to be born there. Walter Cleon Taylor and Louise Hanks Taylor were so happy to welcome Rex into their family. His siblings Lloyd, Cliff, Ruby, Mary, Louise, and Lester always provided wonderful friendship for Rex.
As a young boy in Delta and Salem, Utah, Rex and his brother, Cliff, would watch in awe as airplanes laced the sky and the local crops with dust. Rex dreamed of one day seeing life from a higher altitude in the cockpit of one of these magnificent aircrafts. This dream became a reality when Rex joined Navy Air Corp. in 1942 serving his beloved country in World War II.
His days of flying high served him well when it came to finding a beautiful, intelligent, spiritual girl to marry. Renee’ Wightman was the young lady that possessed all of these attributes and many more. Rex and Renee’ were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 29, 1949.
Rex was a humble and simple man. He thoroughly enjoyed growing the best tomatoes in Spanish Fork, prompting many folks in the area to ask him what the secret was to his gardening success. Several other gardeners made it a personal endeavor to produce larger, redder tomatoes than Rex. Unfortunately, they never did prevail despite numerous attempts to oust Rex as the best gardener in Spanish Fork.
As a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rex served as a member of the high council for several years.
Rex was a genius when it came to fishing. White knuckles came standard as Rex’s fishing buddies clung to the dashboard of his 1993 Chevrolet Silverado while watching the speedometer needle run out of room as he put the peddle to the metal to get to Scofield Lake while pulling his fishing boat. Rex must’ve had a higher purpose in life, as his Father in Heaven greatly compensated for Rex’s drowsy, distracted driving. It’s a miracle that Rex’s cause of death did not come on the road. On one occasion Rex was sure he was about to catch the biggest Rainbow Trout in Utah history when his youngest grandson jumped ship. Rex didn’t hesitate to jump in and save this innocent soul. Typical of Rex’s never ending loyalty to protect his family.
Rex would never say it but his wife Renee’ wouldn’t hesitate to share that his work ethic was second to none. Working on the farm as a boy taught Rex that there was no task too big to conquer. Rex worked at Geneva Steel for more than thirty-five years many of which as a foreman. He also successfully built two full size family homes and took great pride in his wood shop and tool collection. He set a high standard as a handy man for future posterity.
During his golden years he could be found watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in sporting events, dances, and other extracurricular activities. Rex exemplified what it means to be Christ-like as he sacrificed much of his retired life to help raise his grandchildren.
Rex was preceded in death by his son Blair and his wife Renee’. He is survived by his brother Lester (Annette), his two daughters; Wendy Schwartz, Jill Jacobson, grandchildren; Cory Schwartz, Kacie Johnson (Blaine), Tyler Jacobson (Whitney), Conrad Jacobson (Nicole). Great grandchildren; Carmen Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Ashlyn Johnson, Kennedy Jacobson, Bree Jacobson, and Everly Jacobson.
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© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 19 July 2016
1923 - 2016
VETERAN
On February 27, 1923, the town of McCornick, Utah, welcomed Rex Taylor. Little did they know that one day he would become the most famous person ever to be born there. Walter Cleon Taylor and Louise Hanks Taylor were so happy to welcome Rex into their family. His siblings Lloyd, Cliff, Ruby, Mary, Louise, and Lester always provided wonderful friendship for Rex.
As a young boy in Delta and Salem, Utah, Rex and his brother, Cliff, would watch in awe as airplanes laced the sky and the local crops with dust. Rex dreamed of one day seeing life from a higher altitude in the cockpit of one of these magnificent aircrafts. This dream became a reality when Rex joined Navy Air Corp. in 1942 serving his beloved country in World War II.
His days of flying high served him well when it came to finding a beautiful, intelligent, spiritual girl to marry. Renee’ Wightman was the young lady that possessed all of these attributes and many more. Rex and Renee’ were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 29, 1949.
Rex was a humble and simple man. He thoroughly enjoyed growing the best tomatoes in Spanish Fork, prompting many folks in the area to ask him what the secret was to his gardening success. Several other gardeners made it a personal endeavor to produce larger, redder tomatoes than Rex. Unfortunately, they never did prevail despite numerous attempts to oust Rex as the best gardener in Spanish Fork.
As a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rex served as a member of the high council for several years.
Rex was a genius when it came to fishing. White knuckles came standard as Rex’s fishing buddies clung to the dashboard of his 1993 Chevrolet Silverado while watching the speedometer needle run out of room as he put the peddle to the metal to get to Scofield Lake while pulling his fishing boat. Rex must’ve had a higher purpose in life, as his Father in Heaven greatly compensated for Rex’s drowsy, distracted driving. It’s a miracle that Rex’s cause of death did not come on the road. On one occasion Rex was sure he was about to catch the biggest Rainbow Trout in Utah history when his youngest grandson jumped ship. Rex didn’t hesitate to jump in and save this innocent soul. Typical of Rex’s never ending loyalty to protect his family.
Rex would never say it but his wife Renee’ wouldn’t hesitate to share that his work ethic was second to none. Working on the farm as a boy taught Rex that there was no task too big to conquer. Rex worked at Geneva Steel for more than thirty-five years many of which as a foreman. He also successfully built two full size family homes and took great pride in his wood shop and tool collection. He set a high standard as a handy man for future posterity.
During his golden years he could be found watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in sporting events, dances, and other extracurricular activities. Rex exemplified what it means to be Christ-like as he sacrificed much of his retired life to help raise his grandchildren.
Rex was preceded in death by his son Blair and his wife Renee’. He is survived by his brother Lester (Annette), his two daughters; Wendy Schwartz, Jill Jacobson, grandchildren; Cory Schwartz, Kacie Johnson (Blaine), Tyler Jacobson (Whitney), Conrad Jacobson (Nicole). Great grandchildren; Carmen Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Ashlyn Johnson, Kennedy Jacobson, Bree Jacobson, and Everly Jacobson.
Original obituary published by:
© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 19 July 2016
Rex Taylor
1923 - 2016
VETERAN
On February 27, 1923, the town of McCornick, Utah, welcomed Rex Taylor. Little did they know that one day he would become the most famous person ever to be born there. Walter Cleon Taylor and Louise Hanks Taylor were so happy to welcome Rex into their family. His siblings Lloyd, Cliff, Ruby, Mary, Louise, and Lester always provided wonderful friendship for Rex.
As a young boy in Delta and Salem, Utah, Rex and his brother, Cliff, would watch in awe as airplanes laced the sky and the local crops with dust. Rex dreamed of one day seeing life from a higher altitude in the cockpit of one of these magnificent aircrafts. This dream became a reality when Rex joined Navy Air Corp. in 1942 serving his beloved country in World War II.
His days of flying high served him well when it came to finding a beautiful, intelligent, spiritual girl to marry. Renee’ Wightman was the young lady that possessed all of these attributes and many more. Rex and Renee’ were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 29, 1949.
Rex was a humble and simple man. He thoroughly enjoyed growing the best tomatoes in Spanish Fork, prompting many folks in the area to ask him what the secret was to his gardening success. Several other gardeners made it a personal endeavor to produce larger, redder tomatoes than Rex. Unfortunately, they never did prevail despite numerous attempts to oust Rex as the best gardener in Spanish Fork.
As a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rex served as a member of the high council for several years.
Rex was a genius when it came to fishing. White knuckles came standard as Rex’s fishing buddies clung to the dashboard of his 1993 Chevrolet Silverado while watching the speedometer needle run out of room as he put the peddle to the metal to get to Scofield Lake while pulling his fishing boat. Rex must’ve had a higher purpose in life, as his Father in Heaven greatly compensated for Rex’s drowsy, distracted driving. It’s a miracle that Rex’s cause of death did not come on the road. On one occasion Rex was sure he was about to catch the biggest Rainbow Trout in Utah history when his youngest grandson jumped ship. Rex didn’t hesitate to jump in and save this innocent soul. Typical of Rex’s never ending loyalty to protect his family.
Rex would never say it but his wife Renee’ wouldn’t hesitate to share that his work ethic was second to none. Working on the farm as a boy taught Rex that there was no task too big to conquer. Rex worked at Geneva Steel for more than thirty-five years many of which as a foreman. He also successfully built two full size family homes and took great pride in his wood shop and tool collection. He set a high standard as a handy man for future posterity.
During his golden years he could be found watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in sporting events, dances, and other extracurricular activities. Rex exemplified what it means to be Christ-like as he sacrificed much of his retired life to help raise his grandchildren.
Rex was preceded in death by his son Blair and his wife Renee’. He is survived by his brother Lester (Annette), his two daughters; Wendy Schwartz, Jill Jacobson, grandchildren; Cory Schwartz, Kacie Johnson (Blaine), Tyler Jacobson (Whitney), Conrad Jacobson (Nicole). Great grandchildren; Carmen Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Ashlyn Johnson, Kennedy Jacobson, Bree Jacobson, and Everly Jacobson.
Original obituary published by:
© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 19 July 2016
1923 - 2016
VETERAN
On February 27, 1923, the town of McCornick, Utah, welcomed Rex Taylor. Little did they know that one day he would become the most famous person ever to be born there. Walter Cleon Taylor and Louise Hanks Taylor were so happy to welcome Rex into their family. His siblings Lloyd, Cliff, Ruby, Mary, Louise, and Lester always provided wonderful friendship for Rex.
As a young boy in Delta and Salem, Utah, Rex and his brother, Cliff, would watch in awe as airplanes laced the sky and the local crops with dust. Rex dreamed of one day seeing life from a higher altitude in the cockpit of one of these magnificent aircrafts. This dream became a reality when Rex joined Navy Air Corp. in 1942 serving his beloved country in World War II.
His days of flying high served him well when it came to finding a beautiful, intelligent, spiritual girl to marry. Renee’ Wightman was the young lady that possessed all of these attributes and many more. Rex and Renee’ were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 29, 1949.
Rex was a humble and simple man. He thoroughly enjoyed growing the best tomatoes in Spanish Fork, prompting many folks in the area to ask him what the secret was to his gardening success. Several other gardeners made it a personal endeavor to produce larger, redder tomatoes than Rex. Unfortunately, they never did prevail despite numerous attempts to oust Rex as the best gardener in Spanish Fork.
As a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rex served as a member of the high council for several years.
Rex was a genius when it came to fishing. White knuckles came standard as Rex’s fishing buddies clung to the dashboard of his 1993 Chevrolet Silverado while watching the speedometer needle run out of room as he put the peddle to the metal to get to Scofield Lake while pulling his fishing boat. Rex must’ve had a higher purpose in life, as his Father in Heaven greatly compensated for Rex’s drowsy, distracted driving. It’s a miracle that Rex’s cause of death did not come on the road. On one occasion Rex was sure he was about to catch the biggest Rainbow Trout in Utah history when his youngest grandson jumped ship. Rex didn’t hesitate to jump in and save this innocent soul. Typical of Rex’s never ending loyalty to protect his family.
Rex would never say it but his wife Renee’ wouldn’t hesitate to share that his work ethic was second to none. Working on the farm as a boy taught Rex that there was no task too big to conquer. Rex worked at Geneva Steel for more than thirty-five years many of which as a foreman. He also successfully built two full size family homes and took great pride in his wood shop and tool collection. He set a high standard as a handy man for future posterity.
During his golden years he could be found watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in sporting events, dances, and other extracurricular activities. Rex exemplified what it means to be Christ-like as he sacrificed much of his retired life to help raise his grandchildren.
Rex was preceded in death by his son Blair and his wife Renee’. He is survived by his brother Lester (Annette), his two daughters; Wendy Schwartz, Jill Jacobson, grandchildren; Cory Schwartz, Kacie Johnson (Blaine), Tyler Jacobson (Whitney), Conrad Jacobson (Nicole). Great grandchildren; Carmen Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Ashlyn Johnson, Kennedy Jacobson, Bree Jacobson, and Everly Jacobson.
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© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 19 July 2016
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