Harold L. Taylor
November 18, 2011
Harold Louis Taylor, 85, died peacefully Friday, November 18, 2011 at Scottish Rite Park. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2011 at Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove in Des Moines, with a private burial at Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Harold was born June 4, 1926 to Lucile and Sidney Taylor. He was a lifetime resident of the Des Moines area. He graduated from East High School and following graduation served in the United States Navy during World War II. Harold’s career was working for his family’s business, Taylor Industries (Taylor Refrigeration). He belonged to the East Des Moines Kiwanis Club, East High Alumni Association, Grace United Methodist Church, and rang bells for the Salvation Army at holiday time. His leisure activities included bowling, golfing, fishing, singing, dancing, and especially spending time with his family.
Harold is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; his children: Bruce (Jeanne) Taylor of West Des Moines, Connie (Steve) Beasley of Urbandale, Julie (Bob) Sellers of Weatherford, TX, and Brent Taylor of Charlotte, NC; his grandchildren: Allison (B.J.) Stadtlander, Jaclyn Taylor, Meredith (J.R.) Boesen, Tricia Beasley, Matt (Kelly) Taylor, Tom Sellers, Leigh Sellers, Madison Taylor, and Lauren Taylor; five great-grandchildren; his brothers: Donald (Dolores) and Charles (Joyce); and his sister Marilyn (Jim) Sweeney.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Miller Trust Fund in care of Scottish Rite Park, or Taylor House Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Beth and Dave Bishop
11/20/2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Dear Beasley and Taylor Families,
We are so very sorry for your loss! It's hard to lose a husband, father, and
grandfather! We share your sadness.
Dave and I are out-of-town and will not be returning until Tuesday evening.
Therefore, we'll be unable to attend services at Grace tomorrow.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers! God bless your family!
Love,
Beth and Dave Bishop
Mike and Linda Orr
11/20/2011
To Connie and all the Taylor connection,
We send our sincerest condolences on the death of your dear dad and hope that you had some final tender moments with him. We know that he was a wonderful man and that you share many happy memories. Hugs to all!
Fondly,
Mike and Linda Orr
Monona, Wi.
Connie Isaacson
11/19/2011
We are so very sorry to learn of Harold's death and send our most sincere sympathy to Shirley, Connie, Julie, Bruce, Brent and their families. It is so difficutl to lose a spouse and parent, even when the illness has been long and difficult. May wonderful memories help bring you comfort and peace. Sending our love and sympathyto all of you - Dick and Connie Isaacson