Fred Taylor

of Gillette, Wyoming, formerly of Milesville, South Dakota, died on Friday, May 21, 2004
at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, Wyoming at the age of 64

A celebration of life for Fred Taylor, a beloved husband, dad and grandfather, 64, of Gillette, Wyoming, formerly of Philip, South Dakota, was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, at the Milesville Hall in Milesville, South Dakota, with Pastor Lester Hall officiating. Interment was in the Milesville Cemetery. Closed-casket visitation was held one hour prior to the services.

He was born October 8, 1939 in Isabel, South Dakota to Phyllis (Monville) Taylor and Cecil "Buster" Taylor.

In 1958, through his good pal Eddie Morgan, Fred met Kyle Morgan in Milesville, SD. They married on December 1, 1962 in Philip, SD.

Fred worked for the White Thunder Ranch in Milesville, SD from 1963-64. He later moved his family to Philip where he worked for Farmers Union Elevator until 1990. Fred and Kyle then moved to Chadron, Nebraska where he drove truck until 2000. In 2000 Fred and his bride, Kyle, moved to Gillette, Wyoming. Fred drove truck for Nelson Brothers and was currently driving truck for K G Construction of Gillette.

The loves of his life are family, grandchildren, fishing, hunting, and truck driving.

Survivors include his wife Kyle Taylor of Gillette; three children, Brent Taylor and his wife Shawn of Gillette, Laura Smith and her husband Dean of Rozet, Wyoming, and Matt Taylor and his wife Amy of Gillette; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother Donnie Taylor of Wahpeton, North Dakota; one sister Bernie Armsted of Oklahoma; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Lou Baruth.

Service Details

Celebration of Life
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Milesville Hall in Milesville

Guest Book

Our heartfelt condolences to you and yours. I remember Fred well from my days in high school with Matt. Our prayers are with you all, be safe.
   ~ Greg, Cristi & Family PO Box 523, Philip, SD 57567 (5/21/2004)
Jewel and I would like to express our condolences to the family and to say that we are honored to be a part of this time in your life. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers. We look forward to seeing you on Monday. Pastor & Jewel
   ~ Pastor Lester & Jewel Hall 2928 Monad Rd., Billings, MT 59102 (5/21/2004)