Charles E. Taylor
May 29, 2015
Charles E. Taylor, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Taylor House Hospice from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Funeral services will be held at Central Presbyterian Church, 3829 Grand Ave. in Des Moines, IA on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation prior from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter on Thursday, June, 4, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Charles was born on June 4, 1926 in Des Moines, IA to Lucile and Sidney Taylor. He graduated from East High School in 1944, and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he attended Iowa State University, and then joined the family business, Taylor Industries, where he worked until retirement. He was an Elder and choir member at Central Presbyterian Church. Charles was very happy to spend 27 winters in Mesa, AZ at the Arizona Golf Resort where he golfed many days, and summer months at Willow Creek in Des Moines. He and his wife, Joyce enjoyed dancing and socializing together with friends in Arizona and Iowa.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joyce; children, Paulette Taylor, Jane (Dennis) Livingston, Todd (Christi) Taylor, and Tamara (Tim) Papadopoulos; step-daughter, Sue (Paul) Dennis; his 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Delores) Taylor; sister, Marilyn Sweeney; and sister-in-law, Shirley Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Charles “Corky”, Jr.; twin brother, Harold; and brother-in-law, Jim Sweeney.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Central Presbyterian Church or to Taylor House Hospice, 3401 E. Douglas Ave. in Des Moines, IA. Condolences can be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dorothy Reeves
06/08/2015
Dear Joyce, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'll always remember you and Chuck from our WOMPI conventions ... you were always a gracious and beautiful couple. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda & Ron May
06/07/2015
Joyce & Family
We were so sorry to hear of Charles' passing. We know it was a long struggle for the family. Charles was a wonderful man and has been sorely missed here @ Janet's Home. We are so happy that Charles was able to spend his last days @ home with his family around him.
Sue Effie
06/02/2015
Joyce & Family: I extend my
sympathy to all of you. Chuck
was a great guy and will be missed by all of us. Always
enjoyed seeing you both at
conventions.
Doris McGehee
06/02/2015
Joyce & Family: So sorry to hear
of Chuck's passing but know it has been a long struggle for you
both. Always enjoyed seeing you
both at Conventions.
Patty and Marvin Crouse
06/02/2015
Joyce and Family: We are
sorry to hear of Chuck's passing, but he is now in a better place.
Enjoyed our Wompi conventions together. Remember Chuck picking you up for lunch while
you worked at Paramount. Keep
in mind your happy times together.
Dave and Beth Bishop
06/01/2015
Our prayers are with you and your family as you celebrate Charles' life.
We know you will miss him. Take comfort in your memories of special times with your family.
Evelyn Rushing
06/01/2015
Dear Joyce and family, It was always a pleasure having known you and Chuck and looked forward seeing you at the Wompi conventions, spending time with you and watching you dance. My thoughts go with you and may you find comfort and peace. Love, Evelyn
Rushing
Diana & Roger Flesner
05/31/2015
Dear Joyce and Family, It was a great pleasure to have known Chuck. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the 2 of you dance at convention and getting to know you both. May the days ahead bring you fond memories and may you find peace. Love Diana & Roger Flesner
LOIS ANN BOYD
05/31/2015
Joyce, my sympathy to you and family. I always remember that I first met you in 1966 at my first WOMPI convention and I've enjoyed both of you so many, many times since. I sat with him at his last convention and always enjoyed our times together. My deepest sympathy. Love, Lois Ann
Ramona Evans, KC WOMPI
05/30/2015
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
ELaine Phillips. HO/LA. WOMPI
05/30/2015
Dear Joyce it was such a treat c for me to share those fun time at the many Conventions you and Chuck always made me dwell. Welcome and I always had a fin time RIP Chuck
Chris English
05/30/2015
Paulette, I'm so sad hearing about your dad. I remember him well. Ted worked for him early in his apprenticeship and was working there when we were married.
Prayers to you and your family.
Julie Backsen
05/30/2015
Tino and I want to express our deepest symphathies. We only saw him at a couple party's, but was so struck by his friendliness and charm. He delighted in his kids and grands! Tino was impressed that he took the time to sign every pair of Converse shoes..... ??
Bill Clark
05/30/2015
To Joyce an Family:
After we talked last weekend, I have been checking Hamilton's daily and first saw news of Chuck's passing this morning (Sat.). Our sympathies to you and your entire family. I never will forget how the two of you made Nancy and I feel so welcomed when we first started going out with the group after Drake games.
Bill Clark