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Taylor Joseph Lorenz
1993 - 2020
Taylor Joseph Lorenz
1993 - 2020
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BORN
1993
DIED
2020
Taylor Joseph Lorenz Obituary
Taylor Joseph Lorenz, 26, St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Mosaic Life Care with his loving family by his side.
Taylor was born on April 10, 1993 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the youngest of three children to Stephen D. and Lora (Swafford) Lorenz. He was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, a 2011 graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School and received his bachelors degree in business from the University of Missouri and Columbia College.
Taylor worked as Project Coordinator for Pioneer Material Incorporated since 2018 and had previously worked for Voices of Courage.
Taylor was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, a First Degree member of Knights of Columbus #571 and a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity.
Taylor loved watching and playing sports and was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Mizzou Tigers. Above all, family and friends were most important to him. He was such a proud uncle and a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to so many. The lives he touched and impacted were many and he will be forever missed.
Taylor was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gerald J. Lorenz and uncle, Stuart Wyeth.
Survivors include his parents of the home; brother, Brandon Lorenz (Katherine), St. Joseph, MO; sister, Anna Lee Lorenz, Nashville, TN; three nieces; Mara Collins; goddaughter, Mary Catherine and Marin Claire; paternal grandmother, Regina Lorenz; maternal grandparents, Thomas J. Swafford II and Dina Swafford; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Although Taylor's life story has been written and complete. The story of his legacy is just getting started. Taylor decided long ago to be an organ donor and many people will live on thanks to his unselfish desire to always help others in need.
Taylor's family would like to thank the amazing group of caregivers that worked so hard to try and save Taylor's life. Your professionalism, care and love will never be forgotten by his family and you will be forever in our prayers.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
A Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM Monday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where the family will receive friends following until 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Bishop LeBlond High School or Voices of Courage.
Joel A Rubba
November 26, 2021
I too did not know Taylor but recently saw a video on the Gifts he chose to provide to others. What a marvelous caring man he must have been. His kindness will continue to live on with his generosity. God bless Taylor and his family and friends. He was a LIGHT in this world and will remain one in heaven.
Joyce Hounkanrin
April 17, 2021
I did not know you but you seem like you were a light in this world. Rest in peace. Heaven has another angel.
Cindy
September 8, 2020
I didn't know you but you were a gem of a young man. May your soul rest in peace and may there be more people like you out there. To your family, please let him live on in your hearts.
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Sally Pagnucco
January 30, 2020
Steve and Lora, I am so sorry for your loss of your son. Sending you my love and prayers at this most difficult time.
Bo LaMar
January 28, 2020
With our condolences from the Roesle family
Kenny & Debbie Gilbert
January 27, 2020
Steve and Lora, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Miriam Jackson Nocks
January 27, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Conner Hazelrigg
January 27, 2020
Im so sorry for you loss. Taylor brought so much positive energy and joy to people. His memory will forever live on.
Julie Evans
January 27, 2020
I an so sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of you.
David & Catherine Huff
January 27, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss and sorrow. May Taylor rest in the peace and presence of Our Lord.
David & Catherine Huff
FORMERLY: St Francis Xavier Parish
Ajijic, Jalisco MEXICO
David Tiedt
January 27, 2020
Im so sorry for your families loss.
Roger and Rosa Schultz
January 27, 2020
Our hearts and prayers go out to our wonderful friends at this sad time.We pray and hope God will give you all strength at this time. We know he will. Roger and Rosa Schultz and family.
Kathleen Winegardner
January 26, 2020
I didn't know Taylor but I know Steve and Lora and I have been so sad by the loss of such a wonderful, handsome young man and for a beautiful family as well. I am so so sorry and wish I could be there for his service but he will never be forgotten. He will live forever in our hearts. Godspeed Taylor and may your family find grace and peace in due time.
Mark Shepherd
January 26, 2020
Stephen and Family, may God bless and comfort you. You are in my prayers.
John and Jeanne Modlin
January 26, 2020
What a beautiful life story. Our love and prayers go out to the family.
January 26, 2020
So hard to understand...love and blessings to you from the Mike Harvey family.
Alison Creal
January 26, 2020
My deepest sympathies and prayers to all. What a brave and heroic young man. Your gifts will live on. God Bless
Margie Giannetta-ortega
January 26, 2020
Deepest sympathy to you and your family Steve.
Judie
January 26, 2020
Rest in the arms of the angels Taylor. May you find some comfort there.
To your family and friends, may you delight and remember the beautiful memories of Taylors journey on this earth. He completed his mission here and has returned to the place you will all be reunited someday.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Prayers, love and strength to you all.
Amanda and Brett Adams
January 26, 2020
We continue to pray for peace, comfort and strength for the Lorenz family and are blessed to have known Taylor. What an incredible legacy he leaves and what a testament to his family to see the outpouring of love and support over the past week. May Gods love continue to lift up the Lorenzes in the days and weeks to come.
Mary (Meyer) Parksel
January 26, 2020
I am sincerely sorry to hear of the loss of Taylor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may God wrap his loving arms around you all during this difficult time.
Chase Kneib
January 26, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Taylor is a good person and friend and you should be proud of the influence that you had on his life and vice versa. I have known Taylor since middle school and he was always a pleasant person to be around. His smile was infectious and he never had a negative thing to say. He will be missed by myself and my family.
Judy Swartz
January 26, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We are sorry for your loss.
Katie Brown (Owen)
January 26, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful son, brother, uncle, grandson, and nephew. God Bless.
Pam Young
January 26, 2020
With deepest sympathy to Taylors family and friends. A young life taken way to soon. So proud of his request to be an organ donor to help others. Continued prayers with you all.
Leslie Danbury Kinkead
January 26, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of Taylor's passing..prayers for comfort with peace and love.
Charlotte Danbury
January 26, 2020
Deepest sympathy and much love to all of you. God Bless. May wonderful memories sustain you.
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