TAYLOR, Steven Austin

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Thursday, November 10, 2016 <<< Steven Austin Taylor, 62, a pioneer of Lake Havasu City, passed away Oct. 27, 2016 in the warm and caring company of his beloved wife of 25 years, Cheryl Taylor, his children and family. Steve was a brave warrior in his battle with cancer and will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. Steve was born Nov. 8, 1954 in Hollywood, California to Don and Mary Taylor. He went to school in Palmdale, Calif. and attended Antelope Valley College for two years while working as an apprentice machinist. Steve moved to Lake Havasu City in 1971 and worked for the McCulloch Chain Saw Corp. Having become a master machinist, he was soon recruited by North American Rockwell to work as an Aero-Space engineer for its top secret robotics program and moved to Denver, Colo. with his children. He later returned to Havasu and applied his machining skills to his passion for guns. Steve took over Zeeman’s Gun Works, spending the next 23 years making, selling and repairing guns. His passion for guns and people led him to become the Range Master at the Havasu Sportsman Club for nearly 20 years. He was also Captain of the Lake Havasu Search and Rescue Team for several years. A man of strong moral character, Steve’s devotion to his friends and family will forever be present in the hearts of all who knew him. Steve is survived by his mother Mary Taylor, brother Scott Taylor (Cheri), his wife Cheryl and six children: Jennifer, Chad, Ambur, Levi, Anitra and Tiffany; also 21 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Taylor. A celebration of Steve’s life is Sunday, Nov. 13, at London Bridge Beach Park, Ramada 6. Please join his family and friends beachside with BBQ from noon to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to denisesdaylhc.org or Denisesdayaz@gmail.com.