On Friday, September 14, 2018, Richard Eric Taggart, charismatic and loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 67.
Richard was born on November 12, 1950, in Bakersfield, CA to Robert and Ramona Taggart. He graduated from West High School in 1968. Richard proudly and courageously served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. Following his discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps, Richard drove tanker trucks for a few years and then joined the CHP in 1982, where he would spend the next 26 years dedicating his life to helping others, including delivering a baby whilst on-duty.
Richard met the love of his life in recent years and on March 10, 2018, he married Bertha (Ortiz) Taggart and those closest to him knew that he was the happiest he's ever been. He instilled hard work and morality as he lovingly raised his two children, Brandon and Alysia.
With his captivating blue eyes and mega-watt smile, Richard knew how to turn heads when he walked into a room and turn complete strangers into friends. He had a huge, compassionate heart and his infectious laughter, often from his own jokes could be heard from miles away. Richard had a passion for spoiling his five dogs, spending hours at the gym, listening and dancing to oldies music at the Chalet Basque and taking plenty of naps during his retirement.
Richard is survived by his wife, Bertha, his two children, Brandon and Alysia, his stepchildren, Vanessa, Jason and Nathan, his brothers, Ron and Scott, his sister, Carol, nieces, and nephews, step-grandchildren and his five dogs, Coco, Precious, Heidi, Sadie, and Nugget.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 at Calvary Bible Church, located at 48 Manor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308 at 10:00 a.m. A military funeral service will follow at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, located at 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd in Arvin, CA 93203 at 1:15 p.m. A very special thank you to all of our family and friends, who provided love and support during this difficult time, as well as the CHP and the VA for their continued support and assistance.
Published in Bakersfield Californian on Sept. 23, 2018
Richard was born on November 12, 1950, in Bakersfield, CA to Robert and Ramona Taggart. He graduated from West High School in 1968. Richard proudly and courageously served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. Following his discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps, Richard drove tanker trucks for a few years and then joined the CHP in 1982, where he would spend the next 26 years dedicating his life to helping others, including delivering a baby whilst on-duty.
Richard met the love of his life in recent years and on March 10, 2018, he married Bertha (Ortiz) Taggart and those closest to him knew that he was the happiest he's ever been. He instilled hard work and morality as he lovingly raised his two children, Brandon and Alysia.
With his captivating blue eyes and mega-watt smile, Richard knew how to turn heads when he walked into a room and turn complete strangers into friends. He had a huge, compassionate heart and his infectious laughter, often from his own jokes could be heard from miles away. Richard had a passion for spoiling his five dogs, spending hours at the gym, listening and dancing to oldies music at the Chalet Basque and taking plenty of naps during his retirement.
Richard is survived by his wife, Bertha, his two children, Brandon and Alysia, his stepchildren, Vanessa, Jason and Nathan, his brothers, Ron and Scott, his sister, Carol, nieces, and nephews, step-grandchildren and his five dogs, Coco, Precious, Heidi, Sadie, and Nugget.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 at Calvary Bible Church, located at 48 Manor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308 at 10:00 a.m. A military funeral service will follow at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, located at 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd in Arvin, CA 93203 at 1:15 p.m. A very special thank you to all of our family and friends, who provided love and support during this difficult time, as well as the CHP and the VA for their continued support and assistance.
Published in Bakersfield Californian on Sept. 23, 2018
On Friday, September 14, 2018, Richard Eric Taggart, charismatic and loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 67.
Richard was born on November 12, 1950, in Bakersfield, CA to Robert and Ramona Taggart. He graduated from West High School in 1968. Richard proudly and courageously served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. Following his discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps, Richard drove tanker trucks for a few years and then joined the CHP in 1982, where he would spend the next 26 years dedicating his life to helping others, including delivering a baby whilst on-duty.
Richard met the love of his life in recent years and on March 10, 2018, he married Bertha (Ortiz) Taggart and those closest to him knew that he was the happiest he's ever been. He instilled hard work and morality as he lovingly raised his two children, Brandon and Alysia.
With his captivating blue eyes and mega-watt smile, Richard knew how to turn heads when he walked into a room and turn complete strangers into friends. He had a huge, compassionate heart and his infectious laughter, often from his own jokes could be heard from miles away. Richard had a passion for spoiling his five dogs, spending hours at the gym, listening and dancing to oldies music at the Chalet Basque and taking plenty of naps during his retirement.
Richard is survived by his wife, Bertha, his two children, Brandon and Alysia, his stepchildren, Vanessa, Jason and Nathan, his brothers, Ron and Scott, his sister, Carol, nieces, and nephews, step-grandchildren and his five dogs, Coco, Precious, Heidi, Sadie, and Nugget.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 at Calvary Bible Church, located at 48 Manor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308 at 10:00 a.m. A military funeral service will follow at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, located at 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd in Arvin, CA 93203 at 1:15 p.m. A very special thank you to all of our family and friends, who provided love and support during this difficult time, as well as the CHP and the VA for their continued support and assistance.
Published in Bakersfield Californian on Sept. 23, 2018
Richard was born on November 12, 1950, in Bakersfield, CA to Robert and Ramona Taggart. He graduated from West High School in 1968. Richard proudly and courageously served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. Following his discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps, Richard drove tanker trucks for a few years and then joined the CHP in 1982, where he would spend the next 26 years dedicating his life to helping others, including delivering a baby whilst on-duty.
Richard met the love of his life in recent years and on March 10, 2018, he married Bertha (Ortiz) Taggart and those closest to him knew that he was the happiest he's ever been. He instilled hard work and morality as he lovingly raised his two children, Brandon and Alysia.
With his captivating blue eyes and mega-watt smile, Richard knew how to turn heads when he walked into a room and turn complete strangers into friends. He had a huge, compassionate heart and his infectious laughter, often from his own jokes could be heard from miles away. Richard had a passion for spoiling his five dogs, spending hours at the gym, listening and dancing to oldies music at the Chalet Basque and taking plenty of naps during his retirement.
Richard is survived by his wife, Bertha, his two children, Brandon and Alysia, his stepchildren, Vanessa, Jason and Nathan, his brothers, Ron and Scott, his sister, Carol, nieces, and nephews, step-grandchildren and his five dogs, Coco, Precious, Heidi, Sadie, and Nugget.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 at Calvary Bible Church, located at 48 Manor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308 at 10:00 a.m. A military funeral service will follow at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, located at 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd in Arvin, CA 93203 at 1:15 p.m. A very special thank you to all of our family and friends, who provided love and support during this difficult time, as well as the CHP and the VA for their continued support and assistance.
Published in Bakersfield Californian on Sept. 23, 2018
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