Ronald Keith Taylor
Marriages
Linda Newman - July 2, 1982
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - March 25, 2018
Former Baggs, Wyoming resident, Ronald Keith Taylor, died on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the home of friends in Dixon, Wyoming. He was 64. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in the spring. Ronald Keith Taylor was born, the son of Milford Keith and Rita Joan (Stranc) Taylor, on July 28, 1953, in Buffalo, New York. He spent his childhood on military bases throughout the world. He graduated from West Seneca Senior High School with the class of 1971, and from Buffalo State College in 1975, with a degree in biology. In January 1976, Ron entered active duty with the United States Air Force. His military career spanned 20 years with duty stations in Iceland and Spain to name a few. In 1989, Ron earned a Master’s Degree in Management from Webster University. One of his greatest sources of pride and accomplishments was becoming a Pararescueman. Ron was honorably discharged in May of 1996. Ron completed his education at a Physician’s Assistant school in Arnold, Maryland. He worked for various hospitals and clinics including John Hopkins in Baltimore, MD; Noyes Health Care Center in Baggs, WY; Fruita Health West in Fruita, Colorado; and Cedar Pointe Health Urgent Care and Family Practice in Fruita, Colorado. On July 2, 1982, Ron married Linda Newman and gained a readymade family. The couple celebrated 36 wonderful years of marriage this year. In his spare time, Ron enjoyed long distance bicycle touring, swimming and martial arts. Above all, he was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. Ron is survived by his wife, Linda Taylor of Fruita, CO; sons, Scott Colby of Steamboat Springs, CO, and Casey Colby of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Krista Colby of Steamboat Springs, CO; his mother, Rita Taylor of Lancaster, NY; brothers, Mark Taylor of Ransomville, NY and Eric Taylor of Marilla, NY, and sister, Luanne Jarosz of Lancaster, NY. He is further survived by grandchildren, Elise and Jason Colby. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Milford Taylor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Ron’s memory to the Little Snake River Valley EMS Service in care of Grant Mortuary.
Steamboat Today - March 26, 2018
Former Baggs, Wyoming resident, Ronald Keith Taylor died on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the home of friends in Dixon, Wyoming. He was 64. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in the spring. Ronald Keith Taylor was born the son of Milford Keith and Rita Joan (Stranc) Taylor on July 28, 1953 in Buffalo, New York. He spent his childhood on military bases throughout the world. He graduated from West Seneca Senior High School with the class of 1971 and from Buffalo State College in 1975 with a degree in biology. In January 1976, Ron entered active duty with the United States Air Force. His military career spanned twenty years with duty stations in Iceland and Spain to name a few. In 1989, Ron earned a Master’s Degree in Management from Webster University. One of his greatest sources of pride and accomplishments was becoming a Pararescueman. Ron was honorably discharged in May of 1996. Ron completed his education at a Physician’s Assistant school in Arnold, Maryland. He worked for various hospitals and clinics including: John Hopkins in Baltimore, MD; Noyes Health Care Center in Baggs, WY; Fruita Health West in Fruita, Colorado; and Cedar Pointe Health Urgent Care and Family Practice in Fruita, Colorado. On July 2, 1982, Ron married Linda Newman and gained a readymade family. The couple celebrated 36 wonderful years of marriage this year. In his spare time, Ron enjoyed long distance bicycle touring, swimming and martial arts. Above all, he was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. Ron is survived by his wife, Linda Taylor of Fruita, CO; two sons, Scott Colby of Steamboat Springs, CO and Casey Colby of Las Vegas, NV; one daughter, Krista Colby of Steamboat Springs, CO; his mother, Rita Taylor of Lancaster, NY; two brothers, Mark Taylor of Ransomville, NY and Eric Taylor of Marilla, NY; and one sister, Luanne Jarosz of Lancaster, NY. He is further survived by two grandchildren, Elise and Jason Colby. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Milford Taylor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Ron’s memory to the Little Snake River Valley EMS Service in care of Grant Mortuary.
