In Remembrance Of
Harley N. Taylor Sr.
Harley N. Taylor Sr., 73, of Ferrelview, MO passed away, Saturday, September 1, 2018 at his home.
He was born on January 30, 1945 to Clyde Harley and Tina Katherine (Aleshire) Taylor in Greenfield, MO where he grew up and attended school. He then served his country in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserves.
On October 22, 1966 he was united in marriage to Rita Bolanos. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City, MO, Simi Valley, CA and in 1973 returned to Gladstone, MO. In 2003 they moved to Ferrelview where they made their home.
Harley was a member of Iron Workers Local Union #10 in the Kansas City area for 37 years. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Harley played and coached baseball along with many other sports. He was an avid outdoorsman and was a fisherman and hunter. Harley collected sports memorabilia. After his retirement he enjoyed bird watching, cooking, and gardening.
Harley was preceded in death by his parents and his grandmother who raised him, Dora Mae Taylor.
He is survived by his wife, Rita, of the home; children, Harley Taylor Jr, Angie Mattivi and husband Tony, Stephanie Mynatt and husband David, Joey Taylor and wife Renee, Jamie Taylor and wife Kendra, and Ricky Lee Taylor; grandchildren, Harley III, Jesse, Colt (Laura) Annemarie, Haley, Davy, Miranda, Myla, JJ; great-grandchildren, Ellie Mae, Lilah, Sophia, and Aiden; brothers, Frank Lee Taylor and wife Bernita and Charles Jerome Dixon and wife Donna; uncle, John Lincoln Aleshire; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David Bolanos, Toni Frutis and husband Reynaldo, Ronnie Bolanos, Girby Santillan, and Julianna Santillan; his dogs, Buddy and Izzi; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO with Funeral Service at 8:00 p.m.
Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7th at Wetzel Cemetery in Greenfield, MO.
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16 comments
Susan Tutorini-Dickey
Ange, There’s no adequate words I can say to comfort you, but I wish there were. If I had known in time, I would have been at his service. I know how close you were to your dad and how long he suffered. You were a blessing to him during his illness and I’m sure always were. There’s no love like the one that a father and daughter share and I know by my experience it will leave a vast void in your heart as it has when I lost mine. Hard as it will be, I had to learn to embrace the memories of him and treasure my loved ones that were left behind. Lean on your friends and family, take some alone time, but remember he’d want you to go on and have a happy, quality life. I’m always here for you should you need anything at all. Love you.
Janet (Taylor) Ropcke
With a heavy heart,I’m sending love and hugs to the the Taylor family
Ginger Locke
I’m so sorry for your lost. It was an honor to meet such a wonderful and loving family.
Angela Rogge
So sorry for your loss. Love to you all
Rickey Lee King
Harley was a great guy to work with. My sincere condolences to his family.
butch black
my best friend from the army 63-65 to now .. had a heart of gold and I will miss his phone calls , but most of all I will miss his friendship and his love.. RIP soldier your battle is over and you won… BB
Cliff Jackson
I am sorry for your loss. I don’t think i ever met this man, but have many other members of his immediate family. By their example, i’m guessing he was a fantastic person. All of you will be in my thoughts & prayers.
Mary McCluskey McAllister
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no on can steal.” – Irish proverb
RIP Big Harley
Richard & Judy Beck
Didn’t know Harley well but we know Rita very well. I worked with her and Judy was a very good friend. Love you Rita. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Tammy (Norris) Stick
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Claudia Blake
Peace. May the memories live in each of you of what a wonderful man we all had the pleasure of knowing. I am grateful to have known Harley Sr even if it was for a short time, our love for serving our country and Bruce Springsteen will live on. Hugs to you Mama Rita, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you lay this great man to rest.
Cathy Nance
Rita & family:
I am so sorry for your loss, but hopefully it helps to know Harley is no longer suffering. Delana & I were planning on coming to the service, but she is in Arkansas & I am in Tennessee. Please know that you are in my thoughts, & try to feel the hugs you are getting from my heart. Hope to see you soon.
In friendship, Cathy
Chuck Pendleton
Truly sorry to hear this news. I spent some time working with him.
Rest In Peace Big Harley!
Laura Mckenzie
Prayers to you snd your family in this very difficult time.
Mark and Trish Delich
We are sorry to hear of the passing of my fellow ironworker brother Harley Sr. He was a great man and one heck of an ironworker. Our thoughts and prayers are with Harley Jr. and the rest of the Taylor family.
Danny Lowery
We go back a long way Old friend, Rest in Peace.