Memorial Day Flag Display at Ben Lomond Cemetery
The North Ogden team came out in support of our Veterans this Memorial Day at its picturesque hometown cemetery.
Read MoreThe North Ogden team came out in support of our Veterans this Memorial Day at its picturesque hometown cemetery.
Read MoreAs we celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 16, we hope that the presence of flags at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Home will be a welcomed sight for the residents there.
Read MorePlease join us on Friday February 28, 2020 to pay our respects to Army Veteran Corporal Wayne “Tony” Taylor. Wayne served our country valiantly in Vietnam.
We will display flags for his graveside service. Services begin at 11 am. Please arrive by 10:30. Flags will be provided. Look for the FTF trailer.
Thank you for your service. We honor you and your family. We pray for your healing as you honor Wayne’s memory.
August 7, 1947 ~ February 23, 2020
Wayne “Tony” Elwin Taylor, 72, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born on August 7, 1947, in Pocatello, ID, and raised in Brigham City, Layton, and Hooper. He was the son of Wayne Elwin, Sr. and Eloise Martin Taylor. Tony attended schools all over but graduated from Box Elder High School.
He was drafted into the US Army and served in Vietnam in the Infantry and was awarded the Purple Heart three times.
Tony married Virginia Nelson and they had five children. They later divorced. Tony married the love of his life, Lona Kay Jensen on October 4, 1982 in Ogden. Lona loved Tony’s kids like her own. They enjoyed horseback riding, boating, hunting, and fishing together. Tony was a professional driver, working for Circle A Construction and most recently for Gravel Masters. He will be remembered most for his helpfulness and sarcastic humor.
Tony is survived by his wife, Lona K. Taylor of Farr West; sons, Toby Taylor of St. George, Corey (Nicki) Taylor of Brigham City, Heath (Cassie) Taylor of North Ogden, Trenton “TJ” Taylor of Arizona, and Tami Taylor of Brigham City; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Carla Tully of California, Utana (Bernie) Nielsen of Elwood, Rhea Bond of Fruit Heights, Penny (Andy) Cordova of Colorado, and Todd Taylor of Elwood. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Danita; and brother, Kim.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Ben Lomond Cemetery, North Ogden. Friends may visit with family on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 N. Washington Blvd.
Condolences may be shared at:
www.lindquistmortuary.com
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