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1951
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2013
Louis Taylor Obituary
Louis Douglas Taylor
Louis Douglas Taylor, 61, passed away Nov. 14, 2013, after a long battle with a critical liver illness. He was born Dec. 8, 1951.
A graduate of North Salinas High Class of 1970, he also worked at The Salinas Lettuce Farmers Co-op, The Highlands Inn, The Carmel Water District and owned his own motorcycle shop amongst other things.
Louie was an avid motorcyclist and lover of the open road.
He was much loved by family and friends. He is dearly missed
He is survived by his son and two daughters.
A Celebration of Life/Potluck will be held for Louis Douglas Taylor (Big Lou) at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014, at American Legion Post 593, 8300 Prunedale North, Prunedale, CA 93907.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louis Taylor
Tammy Harron Thornton
May 3, 2019
You helped mold two of my children into great humans. I hope you knew just how great you were. Until we meet again my friend. XOXO
May 11, 2014
Sad thing to hear. He will be missed.but not forgotten.bob neely . Minnesota.
Candy Anthony-Bell
May 11, 2014
First met Louie because our fathers were friends for years. So sorry to hear this, he was a joy to be around.
Don & Melissa Nielsen
May 8, 2014
We knew Louie most of his life. Our condolences to his family.
Don & Melissa Nielsen.
dan hall
May 8, 2014
Our condolences to your family from the hall family he will always be in our hearts
Cathy Micheli Meyer
May 8, 2014
May The Lord comfort you and give you peace. I went to North High School and knew Louie. He was a great guy. We will all meet again. Sorry for your loss
May 2, 2014
new louie in h/school. this man could make your stomach hurt from laughing so hard, god speed to ya evelyn williams
brandi Reynolds
May 1, 2014
Not goodbye, just until next time. You were such a great friend to our family. Rest in Peace.
Evelyn Caracheo
May 1, 2014
My deepest condolences to Louie's children and family. I went to NSHS w/Louie. He was always a nice guy to me, it would be YEARS but when we'd run into one another he always had a "hello" for me. I'm sorry for your loss. "Louie Louie", was a sweetheart.
Barbara Poe
May 1, 2014
Louie , Wow old friend alot of fun times !! Love You Pal
arty pemberton
April 30, 2014
to the family my condolences i'm so sorry to hear about louie as we grew up together since little kids.my him and billy jumping over the rope in holtville when we were 5-6 years old.we landed on rope while brother billy was swinging it and broke his collar bone.we laughed every time we seen each other.you will be missed my old friend.
William Taylor
April 30, 2014
All that knew him are welcome to attend and say their goodbyes and tell a story or two
Dawn Poston
April 29, 2014
I remember Louie well, and I am so sorry for your loss. When we hear thunder we'll know Louie is firing up his motorcyle in heaven!
Sharon White. Mcdougall
April 29, 2014
Seems not that long ago , you driving down Middlefield in that
T Bird . Would run into you and you would say old friends from
MiddleField. Know you well. Ha,
Rest in peace old friend
Pam Davis
April 28, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about Louie, I have not seen him since the 80s, but the last I saw of him, he kept me laughing. Never a dull moment with Louie. On the wings of an Angel he goes...
Janet Smith - Martin
April 28, 2014
God Speed Louie.....You on your Harley, flying down that Highway in the Sky!!! Love and miss you Ole Friend!!!
Tim Chester
April 28, 2014
Louie Rest In Peace. I knew Louie from HSHS and only ran into him once after high school. He was a very unique person and will be missed by all who new him. The laughter Louie brought still resonates within me...peace be with you Louie.
Kathy Short
April 27, 2014
Louie you are truly missed..you and Dennis can ride your harleys in the sky...you to behave cause our parents will get you both...ly
Steve Cullum
April 27, 2014
Remembering the good & funny times when I was growing up.. R.I.P. Louie....
The Cullum Family
The highland Inn days.....
April 27, 2014
bruce southerland
April 26, 2014
i knew louied from high school.... everyone loved louie and he will be missed...... RIP louie....
April 26, 2014
Thank you Sharon I hope you can make the memorial -Dad was the coolest dad I knew..
sharon Burgess
April 26, 2014
Now you got your wings to fly!
Sharon Moats
April 26, 2014
I'm so sorry for you loss, Louie was such a great person.. He had a big heart. I think of him often...
April 22, 2014
Please accept my condolences. May God Almighty comfort you in the days ahead.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
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