This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Denning, Easton, Tona, Price, Young Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8085 Message Board Post: Ronald E. ‘Gene’ Taylor September 26, 1937 — April 26, 2005 Mojave resident, Gene Taylor was born in Bakersfield on September 26,1937 to Fred and Lois Taylor. He attended schools in Bakersfield and served in the US Army for 3 years. Gene moved back to the desert 3 years ago for the drier climate after enjoying 12 years at the coast. He was a devoted grandpa and enjoyed fishing in Cayucos, shooting and just hanging out at home with his wife. Gene also loved restoring old cars, NASCAR; and until his illness never missed his morning coffee with his buddies at Primo's. His humor, wit and daily pearls of wisdom will be missed by all who knew him. After a lengthy illness, Gene passed away with a peace and trust in Jesus Christ. By his side were his devoted wife of 44 years, son, daughter, son-in-law, grandsons and sister. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois; brothers; Jim, Stephen and Philip Denning. Also, his special aunt (Mom) Dora Easton. He is survived by his wife, Diane; son and daughter-in-law Marc and Debbie Taylor; daughter and son-in-law Robin and Joe Tona; four loving grandchildren; Joseph and Michael Tona, Ariell and Joshua Taylor; sister, Nola Price; mother-in-law, Yolande Young; brothers and sisters-in-law; cousins and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to the caregivers of Cedars-Sinai Hospital and Stickel Mortuary. At Genes request no services will be held. His remains will be scattered at a later date. 'til we see you again, Grandpa Arrangements by Stickel Mortuary, Mojave. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA Published: 19 May 2005