Clark County NV Archives Obituaries.....Taylor, Richard B. March 10, 2011
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Las Vegas Review Journal - 3/12/2011
RICHARD TAYLOR Jan. 31, 1929 - March 10, 2011 Richard "Dick" Blackburn Taylor, 
82, of Mt. Charleston, passed away peacefully in the family cabin March 10, 
2011, after a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma. He was born Jan. 31, 
1929, to Harry and Virginia Taylor in Quincy, Ill. Dick graduated from 
Glendale High School in 1947 and attended Washington & Lee University, 
University of Southern California, and University of Hawaii. He served in the 
4th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in Hanau, Germany, during the 
Occupation following World War II. In 1957, he married Charlene Flora Belknap 
and they had four children. Dick spent his career in the hotel, stock market, 
security systems, publishing and real estate development businesses. He was an 
avid author and historian, publishing many historical works. In the mid 
1950's, he developed several subdivisions in Mt. Charleston, where he later 
resided and proudly called "home." He was a long-time member of the LDS 9th 
ward. The last months of his life were highlighted by being surrounded by his 
family and friends in his beloved mountain home, receiving a proclamation from 
the County Commission naming him "Historian Laureate" of Mt. Charleston, and 
having his birthday proclaimed by the mayor as "Richard B. Taylor Day." He was 
preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Virginia Taylor; and his brother, 
Thomas Taylor. Dick is survived by his children, Mara "Tamara" Leigh Taylor, 
Russell (Amie) Taylor, Tina (David) Dyches and Ronald (Dayleen) Taylor; and 10 
grandchildren, who love their "Grandpa T" very much. Cherished by family and 
friends for his enthusiasm for life and positive attitude, he will be sorely 
missed. There will be a memorial service Saturday, March 19, in Palm Springs, 
Calif. There will be a celebration of his life Sunday, March 27, in Mt. 
Charleston. For more information call (702) 872-0199. One of Dick's final 
teachings was "Life is short and uncertain. Do something kind for a family 
member today." In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Getting Out By 
Going In, a non-profit organization teaching the positive concepts for which 
Dick Taylor had become known.


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