Jordan Taylor

Jordan Allen Taylor (JT), age 36, passed away on June 27, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer. He returned to his Heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family at his home in Joplin, Missouri.
Jordan was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. His strength, kind heart, and sense of humor touched everyone who knew him. He possessed a unique gift for making people feel seen and valued. Whether connecting with a neighbor, patient, colleague, or stranger, Jordan had an extraordinary ability to forge deep, meaningful relationships that left lasting impacts on all who met him.
Raised in Bountiful, Utah, Jordan lived a life of faith and purpose. After graduating from Bountiful High School, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he first met the love of his life, Kelli Boulter. They were married in the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple in 2011, beginning a beautiful journey together grounded in love, laughter, and faith. His devotion to his wife and three children was unwavering-he considered them the greatest blessing and achievement of his life.
With his family's steadfast support, Jordan pursued and achieved his goal of becoming a pediatric dentist. He was loved for his gentle touch, warm smile, and dedication to the children in his care. Jordan's playful and lighthearted spirit helped put even the most anxious young patients at ease. His patients adored him, and he found deep fulfillment in his calling to serve others.
Jordan loved the outdoors. Whether he was spending the winter in a tent in his backyard, learning how to be a river guide on the Snake River, hiking across the Uintahs with his true love, fishing his favorite rivers, or enjoying sunsets on the beach with his family, he always wanted to be outside.
Jordan is survived by his beloved wife, Kelli, and their three children, Cooper, Mack, and Jaycee; his parents, Brett and Valerie Taylor; siblings Candace Monzon (Tommy Monzon), Christopher Taylor (Jordan Dutson), Lara Johnson (Dave Johnson), Kierstin O'Flaherty (Trevor O'Flaherty); his Grandfather Van Allen; his in-laws, Bill and Teri Boulter, Blake Boulter (Michelle Boulter), Brett Boulter (Traci Boulter), and Lindsay Boulter.
He is preceded in death by his loved ones including Grandparents, Richard and Jill Brannock, Grandfather Van W. Taylor, and Gram Arminta Allen.
Jordan's life was a testament of love, faith, courage, and joy. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
A celebration of life will be held July 12, 11:00 AM CDT at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2107 S. Indiana Avenue, Joplin, MO 64804. The celebration will be broadcast on the following zoom link.
https://zoom.us/j/92525620273?pwd=1v4JcPq4GbHDhXS0gyydVkczHCp4iU.1
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for his children to the following:
Venmo (in lieu of cash): @Jordan-Taylor-Memorial-Fund
Zelle (in lieu of checks): Kelli Taylor, kelli.boulter@gmail.com
Arvest Bank: Jordan Taylor Memorial Fund account ending in 7632
Memories and photos of Jordan and his family would be appreciated for a memory book.