Vearl Max Taylor

Vearl Max Taylor, 62, died Dec. 29, 2005, at Providence Alaska Medical Center, in Anchorage, from complications related to cancer treatments.

All friends are invited to services in his memory. A viewing will be held from 6 -8 p.m., Monday, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Willow. Graveside services and burial will be held at noon Tuesday at the Wasilla Aurora Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 7, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tropic, Utah.

Mr. Taylor was born May 19, 1943, in Salina, Utah, to Vearl D. and Nita Taylor. He married Betty D. Ellett and raised their four children - Jeff, Bret, Rick and Keri.

Mr. Taylor spent his youth in Loa, Utah. He and his family lived in Woods Cross, Utah, from 1970 to 1981. Mr. Taylor moved to Willow in 1981.

Mr. Taylor worked as a truck driver, heavy-equipment operator, gas station manager and business manager.

He owned Taylor and Sons Excavating in Willow and co-owned Bryce Canyon Tours & ATV, Bryce Canyon Resort, Great Western ATV and Hogi Yogi of Bryce Canyon and Panguitch, Utah, in Bryce, Utah.

His family wrote, &#8220Our husband, father, grandfather and brother now joins those who passed on before him, including his parents, daughter-in-law and two granddaughters. He precedes in death his wife, three sons and their wives, one daughter and her husband, 15 grandchildren (two more due in 2006), two sisters and one brother.

&#8220All who know Max are blessed to have gained from his wisdom and wit. Max loved to teach others and was a leader by word and example.

&#8220Max taught us the meaning of respect, honesty, frugality, forgiveness, righteous leadership and the beauty of an honest day's work. His quick wit and sense of humor brought a smile and laugh to all who met him. He loved all, but had a special place in his heart for those with less than he. He loved being surrounded by his family, who were with him as he passed from this life to the next. Max leaves a legacy of service, kindness, endurance and unconditional love.

&#8220While Max's physical presence is missed dearly, we celebrate his life and look forward to the time when we will be reunited.”