Randolph Arthur Taylor Obituary (1954

Randy Taylor, 62 of Yakima, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Cottage in the Meadow, after a six month battle with liver cancer. Randy was born July 29, 1954 to Chuck & Jan "Cubberley" Taylor in Yakima, where he lived his entire life. Randy graduated from West Valley High School in 1972 and immediately started his life long career in the construction business. He married Mary Westbay in 1983 and became an instant and wonderful father to Mary's two young daughters, Anjie and Keri Bott. In 1986 they welcomed daughter #3, Ashley Lynn Taylor. He was a very skilled carpenter and he loved what he did. He worked for many construction companies throughout his career ending at Elite Homes where he met many wonderful people and made lifelong friends. In 2010 he was sadly forced to stop working due to illness, but he stayed busy enjoying his family, puttering in the yard and pursuing his passion for old cars and trucks. He was fortunate to own several vintage cars including his current ride, a baby blue 1966 Chevy pickup. In the recent months before Randy died he was able to see some of his dreams come true. He looked out over the rim of the Grand Canyon, (thank you Don & Glenda), he enjoyed a long overdue Taylor family reunion, and he was able to watch his youngest daughter, Ashley get married. Randy is survived by his wife: Mary Taylor; his children: Anjie (Ryan) Kivett, Keri Brisco, Ashley (Kris) Sainsbury; seven grand-daughters: Lynie, Tamrik, Sophya, Maya, Elliot, Kendal and Payten; and one great-grandson: Brody Briscoe; Mother: Jan Taylor; sister; Cindy (Jim) Blonde; brother: Rick (Cora) Taylor all of Yakima, and a brother; Scott (Jenny) Taylor of Seattle. He was preceded in death by his father; Chuck Taylor and a nephew: Jay Taylor. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in the Yakima Foursquare Church, 700 N. 40th Ave.