Name: Visitation for Warren Taylor
Start: 2017-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-28T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Heritage Funeral Chapel - Peoria

Taylor, Warren
On January 18, 2017, Retired Lt. Warren Taylor #1901, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Warren was born in Buckner, Missouri to Lowell Taylor and Rosa Nelson on October 15, 1946. Warren graduated from Fort Osage High School in Independence Missouri. He served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He married Mary Jane Morgan on September 6, 1968. They had 5 children; Lori, Bruce, Michael, Janalyn and Julie. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University. Warren joined the Phoenix Police Department in 1970. He worked in Community Relations as an Officer and Sergeant. He made several appearances on "The Wallace and Ladmo Show". He was the Lieutenant of the Walking Beat and was instrumental in creating the first Bike Squad. He saw a need to be a friend and a mentor to the Refugee Communities and was a bridge to help them transition to life in our country. In 1998 he was nominated to receive "The Presidents Service Award Citation" for these efforts. He retired from the Department in 2006. He stayed with the Department as a Reserve to continue his work with the Refugee Communities. After retiring he worked as a Substitute Teacher. He took several cross country trips on his motorcycle. He was very involved in missionary work for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; his life was devoted to the love and service of all he came in contact with. He is a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family. Warren is preceded in death by his parents Lowell and Rosa and his daughters Lori and Julie. He leaves a loving wife of 48 years, Jane, children Bruce, Mike and Jan Loper, and 8 grandchildren. A Visitation from 5-8 pm will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 5:00-8:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W Thunderbird Rd Peoria, AZ 85381. A 10:00 AM Funeral Service with a 9 AM viewing will take place on Saturday January 28, 2017 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8602 N 31st Ave Phoenix, AZ 85051. A 9:30 AM Committal will be held in his honor on Monday January 30, 2017 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix, AZ 85024. Please visit www.heritagefuneralchapels.com to share memories.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 25, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
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12 Entries

Lisa Wilson

January 31, 2017

Warren was one of my first lieutenants. He was kind, caring and lead by example. He always had a smile and an encouraging comment. His sense of humor was one of a kind.

Randy & Barb Cage

January 30, 2017

We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful, kind, friendly, helpful loving man. We know you will all miss him so very much. Though we hadn't seen him for years, he has been remembered often, always with love, respect, and fondness. May God bless your family with a supernatural peace that passes all understanding. You will be in our prayers.

Nancy Clark

January 26, 2017

I'm so sorry. Warren was such a nice guy and a nice classmate.

Karen Tryon

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Karen&Joe Tryon

January 26, 2017

Dearest Taylor family; my deepest condolences to you at this really hard time. My love goes out to each of you! Warren was such a dear friend of ours he helped bring us into the church and was a wonderful friend and the best home teacher ever! I know he is up there doing the lords work and getting your eternal home ready! It also warms my heart to think of him reunited with your sisters. Jane my heart goes out to you, my love is with you. I never forget how you took me through the temple the first time! God bless you all until we meet again.

Bob ortiz

January 26, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Taylor family. I worked around Warren but never for him directly but I always found him to be a very nice man. RIP

Bob NeVille

January 26, 2017

I was sad to learn of Warren's passing..we worked together on the police department. At one time he was my Lt. He was a good and kind man and he will be missed..Bob NeVille (Retired 1994 #2618)

tom pemberton

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Rita & Mike Schofield

January 25, 2017

Dear Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Warren was a caring, loving, and wonderful man. We will miss him and his trips to Idaho to see us. Love, Rita and Mike Schofield

Corey and Dawn Johnson

January 25, 2017

Warren was a caring,compassionate human being and an exemplary Police Officer. Definitely one of the Good Guys! We would like to offer our deepest sympathy and most heartfelt condolences to friends and family. He shall be missed. May he Rest in Peace

Jim Walls

January 25, 2017

To the Taylor family. I am truly sorry for your loss. Warren was a true compassionate leader. He had great concern for all the people he dealt with. In the movies they always talk about good cop bad cop. There was never a doubt that he was always the good cop.

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