Paul S. Taylor

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Paul Taylor Obituary

Paul S. Taylor 1942 ~ 2008 Paul aka P.T. aka Pete departed for his Next Excellent Adventure on October 3, 2008 in Sierra Vista, AZ.Paul was born to Sherl A. Taylor and June Barnes Taylor August 29, 1942 in Salt Lake City. He grew up in Murray, UT and married Debbie Belknap in Moab, UT in 1992. Paul was a 'unique individual.' He lived this life to the fullest. He served in the US Navy; University of Utah graduate with degrees in Political Science and Journalism; Editor in Chief for the Chronicle at the U of U. Paul loved to read, was an avid climber, trekker and hiker, spending many months hiking the Alps, the Hindu Kush of N. Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the Nepalese Himalayas. Also traveled extensively in parts of Central America and Mexico. Paul worked as a journalist, paralegal, painter, movie stand-in for Robert Redford, and as a carpenter in Utah, Alaska, Texas, Europe, and most recently Arizona. Paul was an advocate and volunteer for unwanted, abandoned, or strayed dogs and cats. He helped to incorporate the Border Animal Rescue Organization. Paul is survived by his wife Debbie, 12 dogs and four cats, step daughter Neeley Powell (Chris) sister Carol Bocchino (Phil), sister Nancy Brozovich (Fred), brother Mark Taylor, many nieces and nephews, friends. A celebration of Paul's life will be held on November 9, 2008 in Sierra Vista, AZ. A celebration of Paul's life will be held in Utah at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Border Animal Rescue Shelter in Bisbee, Arizona. "DAMN-IT"

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Published by Deseret News on Oct. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Taylor

9 Entries

Susan Sundstrom

October 28, 2008

So sorry to lose such a unique and creative person. Full of life and never never boring. Have missed seeing my friend Paul for many years and was sad to hear that he is gone from this life. If there is another, I'm sure he is raising hell there.

carol bocchino

October 27, 2008

My beautiful brother,Paul.
You were always with me,here on earth.
You will continue ,to be with me, now,forever,and always.
Carol

Jane Brozovich-Simons

October 24, 2008

Thank you so much for all of the love and support you and Deb gave to me. I was so happy that we could get to know each other even though we were hundreds of miles apart. I will never forget you and your sense of humor! Love you always!

Karla Jacobson Nye

October 23, 2008

Nancy, Mark, Carol--I am so sad that you have lost Paul. He was a force to be reckoned with at the U. What a neat guy he was.
Karla

Reggie Haymond

October 22, 2008

Well i didn't know you very well but the times that i saw you allways made me happy. The smiles that you brought to everyones faces with your many stories and experiences just made my day DAMNIT!!

Jackie

October 21, 2008

I've wondered for years what happened to my dear old friend.
You truly were a dream weaver. When you told the stories of world travels , it made me want to go. Well I've done a lot of travels and have found the world truly as amazing as you always told of.
I remember always thinking that you have been one of the smartest people that I ever known. Not always wise in love but I'm happy to hear that you found a lovely lady to spend your life with.
I also loved that sun ray couch and what an amazing record collection.
I smile when I think of your house, the people I met, the parties we had, and it was the first place I ever ate Dal and chappatis.
Thank You for the fond memories and being you.

Katie Brozovich

October 20, 2008

I didn't get to spend alot of time with you but the letters that we wrote back and forth made me feel close to you. I am glad these last few years we did get to see you and Debbie and we know that you were truley happy. I love you and miss you so much. One day when we meet up again i want to hear all of the storys you have to tell about the amazing life you led. LOVE YOU DAMMIT

Nancy Brozovich

October 20, 2008

Paul, I love you and have always been proud of you.

I can remember being so proud that MY big brother was the one who climbed the rickety ladder of the Murray smelter smokestacks, swinging back and forth in the wind, as you painted a giant middle finger for all to see and be shocked at. Come to think of it, you did alot of things for that reason.

I remember you at about 16 years old with the "underslung" levis, white t-shirt, and slicked back hair with the curl coming forward on your forehead, I was so proud.....you were so cute and a real REBEL!

I can remember you coming home on leave and going to church with me in your navy uniform. I was so proud.

I can remember how intelligent you were and that you were the controversial editor of the U of U Chronicle who's face was all over the newspaper! I was so proud!

I can remember you bringing homeless people to Thanksgiving dinner. We all wondered who'd show up with you. I am so proud of your compassion.

I remember the WONDERFUL peanut butter chocolate chip cookies you made for us all when mother was dying. I was so proud and envious of the wonderful chef that you were.

I can remember bringing Christmas cookies to your apartment and finding that all the pictures on your walls were at an angle, that your bathroom was wallpapered in newspaper(and beautifully done) and seeing the sofa that you had recovered like the rays of the sun! I was so proud of your creativity.

I could go on and on, but, Paul, I regret that we were not closer especially these past years. I missed out! I wish.....................

I love you and will miss you, but I know that I will see you again. Till then, give a hug to Mama and Daddy. DAMMIT!

Nancy