Jeff Taylor

Jeffrey Orton Taylor, 69, passed away peacefully on January 28th , 2023, at Beaver Valley Hospital in Beaver, UT. Jeff was born May 16, 1953 in Cedar City, UT to Verl E. and Beverly O. Taylor. Jeff grew up in Parowan, UT. He graduated from Parowan High School in 1971. He also attended Utah State University in Logan, UT. He married Sherry Lynn Marshall Taylor November 1, 1975, in Minersville, UT.

Jeff had many jobs but was best known for being a tile setter. Many houses in Southern Utah have his beautiful work. Jeff was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently being made an Elder. He enjoyed riding horses, hunting, camping, watching rodeos, being with and supporting his children and grandchildren. Jeff was especially proud of his 9 grandchildren and loved watching them in their many activities.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Sherry. His children Shaun (McKell) Enoch, UT, Mekeisia Westwood (Wade) Circleville, UT, Kara Cedar City, UT, Tyson (Christa) Billings, MT, brother Stewart Cedar City, UT, sister Leslie (Robert) Nims Parowan, UT, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, in-laws Lee and Lynnea Marshall, sister Laurie Prichard, and nephew Jeris Taylor.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 3, 2023, at noon. Viewings Thursday, February 2,
2023 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. and Friday, February 3, from 10:00-11:30 A.M. all at the Minersville LDS Church (130 West Main). Interment will follow at Minersville Cemetery, under the direction of the Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.mortuary.org.