1931 ~ 2016
Kaysville, UT -Lowell Moon Taylor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear friend, passed away on his 63rd wedding anniversary, September 1, 2016, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded at death by his sweetheart Marie and family members. He will be greatly missed by all who received his love throughout a colorful and fruitful life.
Lowell was born to Nephi and Drucilla Taylor on January 24, 1931. He grew up in Farmington and learned to love the outdoors. He attended Davis High School and graduated in 1949. While there, he was Junior Class President, D-Men President, and participated in basketball, football, and track. Lowell received the prestigious Barnes Award as the outstanding student athlete and played on Davis High's 1949 State Championship Basketball Team. He was selected first team All-State and invited to play in the Utah Shrine All-Star game.
After a successful year on BYU's freshman basketball team, in 1950 Lowell gave up a spot on the famed BYU team that would win the 1951 National Invitation Tournament to serve an LDS mission to California. His mission stretched from Bakersfield to the Mexican border and included Arizona and part of Nevada. Lowell loved his mission and described his decision to serve as the defining moment of his life.
Upon returning from his mission, Lowell met and married his sweetheart, the beautiful Marie King from Kaysville in the Salt Lake Temple. A few years earlier, after seeing Lowell speak in Stake Conference following the State Basketball Championship, Marie, then a young 14 year old farm girl who loved her dog and horse, had shocked her family at Sunday dinner by announcing, "Someday I'd like to marry that Lowell Taylor!" Not surprisingly, when asked who has been the most influential person in his life, Lowell stated without hesitation, "At the top of this class is my dear, sweet, eternal companion, Marie, the mother of our five sons."
In 1956, Lowell graduated with a degree in Business from the University of Utah and received a commission in the United States Air Force. He served a three year tour of duty which included 15 months in Korea as the project officer of a top secret war readiness project named "Seaweed." War with China appeared imminent. Soon after taking command of project Seaweed, it became necessary that Lowell certify the project's readiness in order to satisfy a government audit. Despite intense pressure from his superiors, including the Base General, Lowell's integrity and courage never wavered, and he refused, at great personal risk, to give the certification demanded by his superiors because he knew, in good conscience, that project Seaweed was not in a state of readiness. His refusal set off an immediate uproar at the Pentagon, and Lowell and the Base General were immediately summoned to Washington D.C. to answer questions before the Military Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon and the Congressional Armed Services Committee. When critically questioned at these hearings why such a young officer had been selected for this highly sensitive operation over so many higher ranking officers, the Base General replied, "Because Lieutenant Taylor is the most qualified to get the job done." In the end, Lowell was given authority over everyone on Base, except the General, to ensure war readiness was achieved according to project Seaweed's specifications, and the Base General insisted that Lieutenant Taylor continue serving as commanding officer over the project until successfully completed, which Lowell accomplished.
Upon returning home, Lowell gave up a promising career in the military to settle down in Kaysville and raise his family. He became a highly successful regional sales representative for two large text book publishers. When offered a lucrative management position in Boston, Lowell declined this opportunity of a lifetime in order to raise his family close to loved ones in Utah. He changed occupations and became a small businessman, selling hearing aids for many years and founding Marlo Products, a successful toner and ink company carried on by some of his sons following Lowell's retirement.
Lowell spent many cherished times with his boys on the river fishing or in the mountains hunting. He loved sports and could always be found shooting baskets, throwing the ball, or playing catch with one or more of his sons. He prized coaching their teams and was a great teacher and builder of young men. Lowell instilled in his sons, their friends, and teammates the values of faith, tenacity, sacrifice, honor, respect, and fair play. He taught more by example than words. Lowell's sons and grandchildren have now left their own mark in sports arenas around the state, and Lowell rarely if ever missed their games or other events. He loved watching them play ball and was never reserved about challenging referees, when needed, though never a foul word crossed his lips. His love, legacy, and influence will be felt for generations.
Lowell loved his Savior, Jesus Christ, honored his wife Marie in everything he did, and spent a life of service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings, including Scoutmaster, Bishop, Branch President, Stake Young Men's President, Mission President - San Pablo, Philippines, Mission Training Center President - Manila, Philippines, and Patriarch. Lowell had a deep and abiding faith in the Savior and His Atonement. As a leader, his intensity, love, and concern for those he served conveyed a message of constant readiness to wade through hell with them, if necessary, to help them back to their Savior. Lowell and Marie love their missionaries and the dear Filipino people whom they served!
Next to being our Dad or grandpa, Lowell readily acknowledged that his favorite calling was teaching and preparing the youth for missionary service. He always encouraged us and loved to teach by telling stories. And he always had one, or two, or three . . . We'll miss your great stories!
Though suffering immense pain, Lowell remained positive to the very end. Almost to his last breath, he tenderly struggled to lovingly testify, counsel, and encourage his children, grandchildren, and others. We will never forget his great faith, courage, and love. He valiantly finished his race. In the end, death came peacefully and sweetly to this great man.
Lowell is preceded in death by his father and mother, Nephi and Drucilla Taylor, his brothers, Nolan, Richard (Gail), and John (Victoria). He is survived by his wife, Marie; sons Craig (Reva), Neil (Jennifer), Todd (Susan), Brian (Jill), and Michael (Kimberly); 30 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren (who will miss their dear Papa Lolo); and his sister Janet (Malcolm) Harvey.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Central Stake Center located at 555 North 100 East (Fairfield Road), Kaysville. Friends may visit with family on Friday, September 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, located at 400 North Main Street in Kaysville, or at the Kaysville Central Stake Center on Saturday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Kaysville Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com
Published in Deseret News from Sept. 4 to Sept. 8, 2016
Kaysville, UT -Lowell Moon Taylor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear friend, passed away on his 63rd wedding anniversary, September 1, 2016, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded at death by his sweetheart Marie and family members. He will be greatly missed by all who received his love throughout a colorful and fruitful life.
Lowell was born to Nephi and Drucilla Taylor on January 24, 1931. He grew up in Farmington and learned to love the outdoors. He attended Davis High School and graduated in 1949. While there, he was Junior Class President, D-Men President, and participated in basketball, football, and track. Lowell received the prestigious Barnes Award as the outstanding student athlete and played on Davis High's 1949 State Championship Basketball Team. He was selected first team All-State and invited to play in the Utah Shrine All-Star game.
After a successful year on BYU's freshman basketball team, in 1950 Lowell gave up a spot on the famed BYU team that would win the 1951 National Invitation Tournament to serve an LDS mission to California. His mission stretched from Bakersfield to the Mexican border and included Arizona and part of Nevada. Lowell loved his mission and described his decision to serve as the defining moment of his life.
Upon returning from his mission, Lowell met and married his sweetheart, the beautiful Marie King from Kaysville in the Salt Lake Temple. A few years earlier, after seeing Lowell speak in Stake Conference following the State Basketball Championship, Marie, then a young 14 year old farm girl who loved her dog and horse, had shocked her family at Sunday dinner by announcing, "Someday I'd like to marry that Lowell Taylor!" Not surprisingly, when asked who has been the most influential person in his life, Lowell stated without hesitation, "At the top of this class is my dear, sweet, eternal companion, Marie, the mother of our five sons."
In 1956, Lowell graduated with a degree in Business from the University of Utah and received a commission in the United States Air Force. He served a three year tour of duty which included 15 months in Korea as the project officer of a top secret war readiness project named "Seaweed." War with China appeared imminent. Soon after taking command of project Seaweed, it became necessary that Lowell certify the project's readiness in order to satisfy a government audit. Despite intense pressure from his superiors, including the Base General, Lowell's integrity and courage never wavered, and he refused, at great personal risk, to give the certification demanded by his superiors because he knew, in good conscience, that project Seaweed was not in a state of readiness. His refusal set off an immediate uproar at the Pentagon, and Lowell and the Base General were immediately summoned to Washington D.C. to answer questions before the Military Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon and the Congressional Armed Services Committee. When critically questioned at these hearings why such a young officer had been selected for this highly sensitive operation over so many higher ranking officers, the Base General replied, "Because Lieutenant Taylor is the most qualified to get the job done." In the end, Lowell was given authority over everyone on Base, except the General, to ensure war readiness was achieved according to project Seaweed's specifications, and the Base General insisted that Lieutenant Taylor continue serving as commanding officer over the project until successfully completed, which Lowell accomplished.
Upon returning home, Lowell gave up a promising career in the military to settle down in Kaysville and raise his family. He became a highly successful regional sales representative for two large text book publishers. When offered a lucrative management position in Boston, Lowell declined this opportunity of a lifetime in order to raise his family close to loved ones in Utah. He changed occupations and became a small businessman, selling hearing aids for many years and founding Marlo Products, a successful toner and ink company carried on by some of his sons following Lowell's retirement.
Lowell spent many cherished times with his boys on the river fishing or in the mountains hunting. He loved sports and could always be found shooting baskets, throwing the ball, or playing catch with one or more of his sons. He prized coaching their teams and was a great teacher and builder of young men. Lowell instilled in his sons, their friends, and teammates the values of faith, tenacity, sacrifice, honor, respect, and fair play. He taught more by example than words. Lowell's sons and grandchildren have now left their own mark in sports arenas around the state, and Lowell rarely if ever missed their games or other events. He loved watching them play ball and was never reserved about challenging referees, when needed, though never a foul word crossed his lips. His love, legacy, and influence will be felt for generations.
Lowell loved his Savior, Jesus Christ, honored his wife Marie in everything he did, and spent a life of service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings, including Scoutmaster, Bishop, Branch President, Stake Young Men's President, Mission President - San Pablo, Philippines, Mission Training Center President - Manila, Philippines, and Patriarch. Lowell had a deep and abiding faith in the Savior and His Atonement. As a leader, his intensity, love, and concern for those he served conveyed a message of constant readiness to wade through hell with them, if necessary, to help them back to their Savior. Lowell and Marie love their missionaries and the dear Filipino people whom they served!
Next to being our Dad or grandpa, Lowell readily acknowledged that his favorite calling was teaching and preparing the youth for missionary service. He always encouraged us and loved to teach by telling stories. And he always had one, or two, or three . . . We'll miss your great stories!
Though suffering immense pain, Lowell remained positive to the very end. Almost to his last breath, he tenderly struggled to lovingly testify, counsel, and encourage his children, grandchildren, and others. We will never forget his great faith, courage, and love. He valiantly finished his race. In the end, death came peacefully and sweetly to this great man.
Lowell is preceded in death by his father and mother, Nephi and Drucilla Taylor, his brothers, Nolan, Richard (Gail), and John (Victoria). He is survived by his wife, Marie; sons Craig (Reva), Neil (Jennifer), Todd (Susan), Brian (Jill), and Michael (Kimberly); 30 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren (who will miss their dear Papa Lolo); and his sister Janet (Malcolm) Harvey.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Central Stake Center located at 555 North 100 East (Fairfield Road), Kaysville. Friends may visit with family on Friday, September 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, located at 400 North Main Street in Kaysville, or at the Kaysville Central Stake Center on Saturday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Kaysville Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com
Published in Deseret News from Sept. 4 to Sept. 8, 2016
1931 ~ 2016
Kaysville, UT -Lowell Moon Taylor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear friend, passed away on his 63rd wedding anniversary, September 1, 2016, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded at death by his sweetheart Marie and family members. He will be greatly missed by all who received his love throughout a colorful and fruitful life.
Lowell was born to Nephi and Drucilla Taylor on January 24, 1931. He grew up in Farmington and learned to love the outdoors. He attended Davis High School and graduated in 1949. While there, he was Junior Class President, D-Men President, and participated in basketball, football, and track. Lowell received the prestigious Barnes Award as the outstanding student athlete and played on Davis High's 1949 State Championship Basketball Team. He was selected first team All-State and invited to play in the Utah Shrine All-Star game.
After a successful year on BYU's freshman basketball team, in 1950 Lowell gave up a spot on the famed BYU team that would win the 1951 National Invitation Tournament to serve an LDS mission to California. His mission stretched from Bakersfield to the Mexican border and included Arizona and part of Nevada. Lowell loved his mission and described his decision to serve as the defining moment of his life.
Upon returning from his mission, Lowell met and married his sweetheart, the beautiful Marie King from Kaysville in the Salt Lake Temple. A few years earlier, after seeing Lowell speak in Stake Conference following the State Basketball Championship, Marie, then a young 14 year old farm girl who loved her dog and horse, had shocked her family at Sunday dinner by announcing, "Someday I'd like to marry that Lowell Taylor!" Not surprisingly, when asked who has been the most influential person in his life, Lowell stated without hesitation, "At the top of this class is my dear, sweet, eternal companion, Marie, the mother of our five sons."
In 1956, Lowell graduated with a degree in Business from the University of Utah and received a commission in the United States Air Force. He served a three year tour of duty which included 15 months in Korea as the project officer of a top secret war readiness project named "Seaweed." War with China appeared imminent. Soon after taking command of project Seaweed, it became necessary that Lowell certify the project's readiness in order to satisfy a government audit. Despite intense pressure from his superiors, including the Base General, Lowell's integrity and courage never wavered, and he refused, at great personal risk, to give the certification demanded by his superiors because he knew, in good conscience, that project Seaweed was not in a state of readiness. His refusal set off an immediate uproar at the Pentagon, and Lowell and the Base General were immediately summoned to Washington D.C. to answer questions before the Military Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon and the Congressional Armed Services Committee. When critically questioned at these hearings why such a young officer had been selected for this highly sensitive operation over so many higher ranking officers, the Base General replied, "Because Lieutenant Taylor is the most qualified to get the job done." In the end, Lowell was given authority over everyone on Base, except the General, to ensure war readiness was achieved according to project Seaweed's specifications, and the Base General insisted that Lieutenant Taylor continue serving as commanding officer over the project until successfully completed, which Lowell accomplished.
Upon returning home, Lowell gave up a promising career in the military to settle down in Kaysville and raise his family. He became a highly successful regional sales representative for two large text book publishers. When offered a lucrative management position in Boston, Lowell declined this opportunity of a lifetime in order to raise his family close to loved ones in Utah. He changed occupations and became a small businessman, selling hearing aids for many years and founding Marlo Products, a successful toner and ink company carried on by some of his sons following Lowell's retirement.
Lowell spent many cherished times with his boys on the river fishing or in the mountains hunting. He loved sports and could always be found shooting baskets, throwing the ball, or playing catch with one or more of his sons. He prized coaching their teams and was a great teacher and builder of young men. Lowell instilled in his sons, their friends, and teammates the values of faith, tenacity, sacrifice, honor, respect, and fair play. He taught more by example than words. Lowell's sons and grandchildren have now left their own mark in sports arenas around the state, and Lowell rarely if ever missed their games or other events. He loved watching them play ball and was never reserved about challenging referees, when needed, though never a foul word crossed his lips. His love, legacy, and influence will be felt for generations.
Lowell loved his Savior, Jesus Christ, honored his wife Marie in everything he did, and spent a life of service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings, including Scoutmaster, Bishop, Branch President, Stake Young Men's President, Mission President - San Pablo, Philippines, Mission Training Center President - Manila, Philippines, and Patriarch. Lowell had a deep and abiding faith in the Savior and His Atonement. As a leader, his intensity, love, and concern for those he served conveyed a message of constant readiness to wade through hell with them, if necessary, to help them back to their Savior. Lowell and Marie love their missionaries and the dear Filipino people whom they served!
Next to being our Dad or grandpa, Lowell readily acknowledged that his favorite calling was teaching and preparing the youth for missionary service. He always encouraged us and loved to teach by telling stories. And he always had one, or two, or three . . . We'll miss your great stories!
Though suffering immense pain, Lowell remained positive to the very end. Almost to his last breath, he tenderly struggled to lovingly testify, counsel, and encourage his children, grandchildren, and others. We will never forget his great faith, courage, and love. He valiantly finished his race. In the end, death came peacefully and sweetly to this great man.
Lowell is preceded in death by his father and mother, Nephi and Drucilla Taylor, his brothers, Nolan, Richard (Gail), and John (Victoria). He is survived by his wife, Marie; sons Craig (Reva), Neil (Jennifer), Todd (Susan), Brian (Jill), and Michael (Kimberly); 30 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren (who will miss their dear Papa Lolo); and his sister Janet (Malcolm) Harvey.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Central Stake Center located at 555 North 100 East (Fairfield Road), Kaysville. Friends may visit with family on Friday, September 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, located at 400 North Main Street in Kaysville, or at the Kaysville Central Stake Center on Saturday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Kaysville Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com
Published in Deseret News from Sept. 4 to Sept. 8, 2016
Kaysville, UT -Lowell Moon Taylor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear friend, passed away on his 63rd wedding anniversary, September 1, 2016, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded at death by his sweetheart Marie and family members. He will be greatly missed by all who received his love throughout a colorful and fruitful life.
Lowell was born to Nephi and Drucilla Taylor on January 24, 1931. He grew up in Farmington and learned to love the outdoors. He attended Davis High School and graduated in 1949. While there, he was Junior Class President, D-Men President, and participated in basketball, football, and track. Lowell received the prestigious Barnes Award as the outstanding student athlete and played on Davis High's 1949 State Championship Basketball Team. He was selected first team All-State and invited to play in the Utah Shrine All-Star game.
After a successful year on BYU's freshman basketball team, in 1950 Lowell gave up a spot on the famed BYU team that would win the 1951 National Invitation Tournament to serve an LDS mission to California. His mission stretched from Bakersfield to the Mexican border and included Arizona and part of Nevada. Lowell loved his mission and described his decision to serve as the defining moment of his life.
Upon returning from his mission, Lowell met and married his sweetheart, the beautiful Marie King from Kaysville in the Salt Lake Temple. A few years earlier, after seeing Lowell speak in Stake Conference following the State Basketball Championship, Marie, then a young 14 year old farm girl who loved her dog and horse, had shocked her family at Sunday dinner by announcing, "Someday I'd like to marry that Lowell Taylor!" Not surprisingly, when asked who has been the most influential person in his life, Lowell stated without hesitation, "At the top of this class is my dear, sweet, eternal companion, Marie, the mother of our five sons."
In 1956, Lowell graduated with a degree in Business from the University of Utah and received a commission in the United States Air Force. He served a three year tour of duty which included 15 months in Korea as the project officer of a top secret war readiness project named "Seaweed." War with China appeared imminent. Soon after taking command of project Seaweed, it became necessary that Lowell certify the project's readiness in order to satisfy a government audit. Despite intense pressure from his superiors, including the Base General, Lowell's integrity and courage never wavered, and he refused, at great personal risk, to give the certification demanded by his superiors because he knew, in good conscience, that project Seaweed was not in a state of readiness. His refusal set off an immediate uproar at the Pentagon, and Lowell and the Base General were immediately summoned to Washington D.C. to answer questions before the Military Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon and the Congressional Armed Services Committee. When critically questioned at these hearings why such a young officer had been selected for this highly sensitive operation over so many higher ranking officers, the Base General replied, "Because Lieutenant Taylor is the most qualified to get the job done." In the end, Lowell was given authority over everyone on Base, except the General, to ensure war readiness was achieved according to project Seaweed's specifications, and the Base General insisted that Lieutenant Taylor continue serving as commanding officer over the project until successfully completed, which Lowell accomplished.
Upon returning home, Lowell gave up a promising career in the military to settle down in Kaysville and raise his family. He became a highly successful regional sales representative for two large text book publishers. When offered a lucrative management position in Boston, Lowell declined this opportunity of a lifetime in order to raise his family close to loved ones in Utah. He changed occupations and became a small businessman, selling hearing aids for many years and founding Marlo Products, a successful toner and ink company carried on by some of his sons following Lowell's retirement.
Lowell spent many cherished times with his boys on the river fishing or in the mountains hunting. He loved sports and could always be found shooting baskets, throwing the ball, or playing catch with one or more of his sons. He prized coaching their teams and was a great teacher and builder of young men. Lowell instilled in his sons, their friends, and teammates the values of faith, tenacity, sacrifice, honor, respect, and fair play. He taught more by example than words. Lowell's sons and grandchildren have now left their own mark in sports arenas around the state, and Lowell rarely if ever missed their games or other events. He loved watching them play ball and was never reserved about challenging referees, when needed, though never a foul word crossed his lips. His love, legacy, and influence will be felt for generations.
Lowell loved his Savior, Jesus Christ, honored his wife Marie in everything he did, and spent a life of service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings, including Scoutmaster, Bishop, Branch President, Stake Young Men's President, Mission President - San Pablo, Philippines, Mission Training Center President - Manila, Philippines, and Patriarch. Lowell had a deep and abiding faith in the Savior and His Atonement. As a leader, his intensity, love, and concern for those he served conveyed a message of constant readiness to wade through hell with them, if necessary, to help them back to their Savior. Lowell and Marie love their missionaries and the dear Filipino people whom they served!
Next to being our Dad or grandpa, Lowell readily acknowledged that his favorite calling was teaching and preparing the youth for missionary service. He always encouraged us and loved to teach by telling stories. And he always had one, or two, or three . . . We'll miss your great stories!
Though suffering immense pain, Lowell remained positive to the very end. Almost to his last breath, he tenderly struggled to lovingly testify, counsel, and encourage his children, grandchildren, and others. We will never forget his great faith, courage, and love. He valiantly finished his race. In the end, death came peacefully and sweetly to this great man.
Lowell is preceded in death by his father and mother, Nephi and Drucilla Taylor, his brothers, Nolan, Richard (Gail), and John (Victoria). He is survived by his wife, Marie; sons Craig (Reva), Neil (Jennifer), Todd (Susan), Brian (Jill), and Michael (Kimberly); 30 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren (who will miss their dear Papa Lolo); and his sister Janet (Malcolm) Harvey.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Central Stake Center located at 555 North 100 East (Fairfield Road), Kaysville. Friends may visit with family on Friday, September 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, located at 400 North Main Street in Kaysville, or at the Kaysville Central Stake Center on Saturday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Kaysville Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com
Published in Deseret News from Sept. 4 to Sept. 8, 2016
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