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Robert Taliaferro Obituary

EFFINGHAM- Robert Bob K. Taliaferro, 75, of Effingham, KS passed away Monday, April 24, 2006 at his home after an illness. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Effingham Union Church, Effingham, KS. Family will receive friends Wednesday, April 26th 7-8:30 PM at the Effingham Union Church. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Effingham Union Church, the NEK Hospice, or the Chris Taliaferro 4-H Scholarship Fund. Condolences to the family may be left on line at www.beckerdyer.com. He married Ida Cecelia Foley on November 27, 1953. She survives of the home in Effingham, KS. He is also survived by four daughters, Linda and Dave Montgomery, Holton; Peggy and Paul Delury, Kansas City, MO; Betty and Gary Gall, Topeka; and Gina and Dwayne Sumner, Topeka. Three sons, Keith and Mert Taliaferro, Effingham; Don and Janice Taliaferro, Topeka; and Joe and Debbie Taliaferro, Effingham. 21 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Apr. 25, 2006.

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Harry Stephens

May 1, 2006

Just heard of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers through this time. Let us know if there is anything we can do.

Tom Price

April 27, 2006

Dear Taliaferro family, Bob will be missed by many and his memories will be carried on by all of you. He was proud to have a great family. Our prayers are with you all. Tom, Christi, Kate, Kelly and Riley Price

Candra Sweeney

April 25, 2006

Ida, Peggy, Linda and Keith - So sorry to hear about Bob's passing... know he's watching over all of you! Love - Candra

Dan, Libby, Chris, Steven Sullivan

April 25, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sorry we can't be there at this time for all of you. We'll miss Uncle Bob.

Donnie & Rosie Kirkham

April 25, 2006

Our thoughts are with you at this time of your loss.We will always have fond memories of Bob.

Tammy Sweeney

April 25, 2006

Gina, I'm so very sorry about your dad's passing. You and your family are in my prayers and my thoughts.

Stacy Collette

April 25, 2006

Peggy, I am so sorry for the loss of you father. I know how you are feeling, since I just lost my father. Think of all the good times and laughter, he will be watching over you and your family.

Mark Stanley

April 25, 2006

Don and Gina, I am sorry for your loss. You and your familys are in my prayers.

susan calderwood

April 25, 2006

Gina and Betty, I'm so sorry for your loss.May God be with you and your family at this time.Susan Calderwood

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