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Jonathan Taylor Obituary

June 18, 1963 - November 9, 2008
Jon Taylor was a devoted husband, father, son and brother. He loved his family more than anything, even John Madden Football. He was also a caring friend. Jon will be most remembered for this and his fantastic sense of humor. He could always have something funny to say. Jon's smile was contagious. He could never stay angry. If he was here Jon would tell you he was an excellent driver, but we'll remember differently. After a long, hard struggle with cancer Jon passed away on Sunday, but he managed to crack some jokes. Jon is survived by many, and will be eternally missed by all. We love you, Jon! A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. at Peterson Air Force Chapel, 455 Vincent Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80914.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 13, 2008.

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Steve Wahlin

November 26, 2008

Kathy and family,
Once again, I am so sorry to hear the news of Jon's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time, and I hope you all can make it through by remembering the good times that he brought to you and everyone who knew him. I have many great memories of cruising around with Jon in his Mach I and his old T-Bird, listening to Pink Floyd, The Who, Yes, and others, and the endless cracking of jokes. He was a great guy, one of a kind. He will live forever in our hearts.

November 18, 2008

I'm sorry for the loss. I had not seen Jon in 28 years but, for some reason he was in my thoughts several times early last week, before reading the sad news. Jon's good nature, ability to make others laugh and laugh at himself when necessary left an impression that lasted through the years.

MSgt William D.W. Barrett

November 17, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Taylor family for the loss of Jon at such an early age. I served with him at Cheyenne Mountain AFB until 2007. He was a fellow NCO and friend.

Tiffany Sargent (A Woman's World)

November 15, 2008

Kathy and family I am so so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you in my prayers and thoughts.

Debbie Taylor-Schultz

November 15, 2008

Jon was my younger brother. Growing up I was one of his favorite people to receive his many pranks. Always being gullible Jon always got me! Like the time he put a mouse trap in my stocking at Christmas and sai Debbie Mom put an early Christmas gift in your stocking, you should go peak. I fell for it. Or the many times he would rig my bedroom door with a cup of water so when I opened the door my head would be all wet. One of his best pranks was when he filled my hair dryer with baby powder. That morning getting ready for school I went to dry my hair and powder flew everywhere. I really think he enjoyed hearing me scream! Jon was always a happy go lucky and always smiling. Even when we didn't agree, he never stayed mad. Even in his last days of life he still managed to smile and make funny remarks as calling his mom doubting Doris. I would like everyone to know that I am so proud of my brother Jon for all he accomplished in his life. Jon I love and miss you!

Jackie Sauve

November 14, 2008

Kathy and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Danielle Miner (Schultz)

November 14, 2008

Aunt Kathy, “Little” Jon, Whitney, Kyle, Madison, and Ethan,
I know that we have not seen so much of each other during our lives as God lead everyone on their own path. I am so sorry for your loss and know this is very hard on all of you. The feelings of sadness, pain and grief is so heavy for everyone at this time but as long as we are all here for each other, we will get through it. He was everyone’s favorite Uncle; he had “Peter Pan syndrome” his entire live. He just never grew up and always knew how to have fun no mater what! He was the best uncle that anyone could have asked for. He always played jokes and pranks on everyone; never could you be around him and not be laughing or smiling. If you even tried not to laugh he would tickle you till you couldn’t take it anymore. I will never forget when I was about 10 and he called our house pretending to be Chinese, he was so believable. I even think at first my mom hung up on him, which made it even funnier. One time when he was at our house in Willow Grove, I remember him letting my mom’s African millipede craw up and down his arm, it was really gross. He also used to scare Grandmom Doris with his pet snakes. I will miss him so much and wish that we would have had more time. He wouldn’t want us to be sad, he would want us to remember him as he was before the cancer. I know that he is in a better place right now, all the pain is gone, he is at peace, and finally able to rest. We will mourn our loss before we feel any type of relief but knowing that we will reconnect with him someday and see his smiling face may help us all get through these rough times. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, everyone in our family, and anyone else that had the pleasure of knowing Jon Taylor as we all lean on each other to get through the sorrow. Love, Danielle

Danielle Miner (Schultz)

November 14, 2008

If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.
If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.

Chelsea Adkins

November 14, 2008

Kathy and family, I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss. All of you are in my prayers, and will be in my thoughts today and always.

Betzi Butler

November 14, 2008

Kathy, I am so very deeply sorry for your loss. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers always.

Olson Family

November 14, 2008

Many prayers for the Taylor family during this time of sorrow.

JANICE BEAUCHAMP

November 14, 2008

"Life is not measured by
the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments
that take our breath away."

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared,
comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear,
just know that you are very close in our every thought and prayer.

Peace, Prayers and Blessings,

The Beauchamp Family
Uriah,Wayne,Janice, Edenjoy, Desire' and Taylor

Renee & Haley

November 13, 2008

My heart goes out to Kathy and the family. Jon was a special man and has left behind a wonderful beautiful legacy in his family.

Jeremy Smith

November 13, 2008

Jon was my favorite uncle. He constantly made the family laugh, no matter what the situation. My prayers are with anyone who ever met this wonderful man.

Edna Bennett

November 13, 2008

Hello kathy, so sorry again. I will continue to pray for you and your family to give you comfort and peace and strentgh. Remember you have a friend in me and can always write me or call me when you need a friend. i love you and send you a big hug. TAke care of yourself so you can take care of the little ones. Jon had a great smile I remember that in Okinawa , he was a great guy . I also remember he did agree with Joe to not let us go to Korea with the other wives In Okinawa when we worked as teachers aides, remember that? Ha ha Love you and miss you ( :

Dwayne & Laura Jacobs

November 13, 2008

Jon was a kind man who always knew how to make people laugh. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family.

Rosemarie Halsey

November 13, 2008

I will always remember Jon. He will always be in my heart as he was a wonderful man, and I thank God that I had the pleasure of knowing him. One thing that I will always remember about Jon and get a chuckle from is "his unique eating habits".

Dale Pierce

November 13, 2008

Jon was a great co-worker, so full of life and fun.
dale
Dale Pierce, Cheyenne Mountain Air Station (721 Communication Squadron), 2003-2006.

Kirk Halsey

November 13, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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