TAYLOR, Allen (Dick)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona - 04/13/2004 Allen "Dick" Taylor, 72, died April 3, 2004 in Tonto Basin. He was born Sept. 5, 1931 n Mesa and lived in Tonto Basin. Mr. Taylor retired from ADOT after 29 years in 1989 and was a resident of Tonto Basin for 13 years. He was an avid outdoors man and fisherman, a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother with many hobbies and interests. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jane Taylor of Tonto Basin; daughters, Kelly (David) Edwards and Kerrie (Max) Yanez; grandchildren, Rebecca Edwards and Amanda Yanez all of Glendale; brothers, Bob (Jane) Taylor of Mesa, John (Evelyn) Taylor of Snowflake, Bill (Marge) Taylor of Snowflake; sisters, David (Max) Perkins of Mesa and Marie (Kay) Brewer of Utah; along with many nieces and nephews. A private viewing was held, no funeral services are planned. Family requests donations be made to: Hospice House, c/o RTA Hospice, 107 E. Frontier Street, Payson, AZ 85541. Arrangements are entrusted to Messinger Payson Funeral Home.