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Michael Taylor Obituary
Michael Taylor was born on September 1st 1949, in Boise, ID to Rowland "Craig" Taylor and Thelma L. Taylor.
Michael was the great grandson of Tom and Julia Davis the founders of Boise, ID.
In 1953 the family moved to Anchorage, Alaska and founded Craig Taylor Equipment, a long established firm with several locations in Alaska.
Michael resided in Anchorage, graduated from West High School and attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Cal Western University near San Diego.
In 1989 he met Maureen "Marty" Gilchrist and were married October 17th 1990.
Mike and Marty reside in Anchorage and loved the great Alaska outdoors, especially his love of good food, great wine and his favorite passion fishing in South Central Alaska.
Mike was known for his generosity and devotion to his wife and family. Mike enjoyed life to the fullest, he never gave up.
Michael is survived by his wife Maureen "Marty" Taylor and his mother Thelma; daughter Brianne and Aunt Barbara and many cousins.
Michael had many, many friends and loved a good party, a celebration of his life will be held January 27th 2013 at the Petroleum Club from 2 to 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers it would be appreciated if a donation were made to Mikes favorite charities; Wounded Warriors, St Jude Children's Hospital and The Salvation Army.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Taylor
Douglas Shaffer
December 27, 2012
Mike you were a great friend and brother. Will miss you
Peter Macksey
December 17, 2012
Mike, I will miss a glass of wine with you. Marty, my thoughts are with you, be strong we will miss your partner in fun and life.
Jenn
December 16, 2012
Mike your generosity, easy smile and love of a good time will be sorely missed. Your love for Christmas makes this time of year that much harder on those you have left behind. I will miss you my friend. My heart and prayers are with Marty and Thelma.
December 16, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers goes out to the family and friends on the loss of your dear love one of Mr Taylor. May the wonderful God of tender mercies and comfort give you the needed strength to endure in your time of sorrow
Larry Bivins
December 16, 2012
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a Great guy. I enjoyed working for him at Craig Taylor Equip.
Carol McCamant
December 16, 2012
Words can't express how very sad that we lost such a wonderful man. I love & miss you Mike. Thinking you of you Thelma & Marty.
Bill Gee
December 16, 2012
It was with great sadness that I read Mike's obituary this morning. He was a good friend and a regular Tuesday lunch partner who will be sorely missed. I know the angels greeted you warming when you arrived, Michael. God speed.
Franco & Kristie Belk
December 16, 2012
With the deepest sadness, we extend our condolences to Mike's family. Where do I even begin with the adjectives to adequately describe this wonderfully charismatic man who absolutely loved life to the fullest--and he loved Marty just as deeply. I am saddened that we had lost touch over the years and now won't be able to tell Mike how much his friendship has meant. I know you gave a good fight right to the end my friend so rest now, you've earned it. Marty, we'll be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
And for all Mike's family and close friends, may you each find comfort in your own special memories.
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