Roy Lee

Taylor, Sr.

Roy Lee Taylor Sr. was born to Albert Rueben “Bert” and Alice Maebelle Taylor Klodell on October 8,1935 in Thomas Oklahoma. He moved to his heavenly home November 5, 2026. He was born with his twin Mary Eileen Taylor (who passed shortly after birth).

He graduated from Hugo High School in Hugo Colorado as a proud member of the class of 1954. He joined the Army and after completing his duties he went to school in Minnesota and completed his certification for lab and xray technician. He married Verna Mae Taylor and that union was blessed with a daughter Sherry Denise. In 1960 he married Angeline Joyce Gortmaker and to that union was born a son Ryan Lee Taylor. On October 30,1968 he married Carla Yvonne Landis and this union added Carol Lee, Roy Lee, Cimber Lee (pronounced Kimber), and Stephanie Lynn to the family.

Roy spent his life working and providing for his family. He worked in hospitals as a lab and xray tech and worked cleaning offices and schools and volunteering wherever needed. While living in Wray helping to take care of his father, he worked at the local hospital and he decided to go back to school at Rockmart College in Lakewood Colorado and received his degree in biblical studies with the goal of becoming a preacher. He preached as an invited guest pastor at several churches. While living on the farm in Fairbury NE he worked at the meat packing plant as well as the local hospital. He and Carla became foster parents and had the privilege of sharing their home and family with several children. The family moved back to Wray Colorado so they could be closer to his mother and Roy continued working in the Hospital. The Taylors were chosen as the foster family of the year. The family moved back to Hugo Colorado where he worked as a custodian at Genoa Hugo School and he also worked as a traveling lab and x ray tech with most of his traveling taking him to Eads CO and Hoxie Kansas. He and Carla separated but remained friends through the years. He moved to Dighton KS and took care of his Aunt Opal and became involved in the VFW.

In his later years he moved to Fort Dodge Kansas where he filled in at the local hospitals, worked at meat packing plants and as an activities person at Fort Dodge. Roy was very involved in the VFW and through the years served as Local and regional quartermaster, and as the State of Kansas Buddy Poppy Chairman, Bingo Caller, a Cootie (we think this was his favorite assignment because he loved to have fun and make people laugh) and filled in where needed (he was a lifetime member at the VFW post in Dighton KS). He received the Elmer L Jenkins award from the state of Kansas recognizing his work with the VFW. He also ran the Farkle Tournaments as well as other games at Fort Dodge. Roy was always involved in church no matter what community he lived in. His faith and the faithfulness of God were always at the forefront of his life.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents (Albert and Alice), Step-father Eugene “pappy” Klodell, twin sister Mary, sister Dorothy Taylor Osborne, brother-in-law Fred Palmer, brother-in-law Creighton Osborne, brother-in-law Colin Normington Sr., and daughter Sherry.

Left to mourn Roy’s passing while celebrating his new life with the lord and the legacy he leaves behind are his sisters Maxine Taylor Palmer and Loretta Taylor Normington. Children Carol Taylor, Roy Taylor Jr. (Angela), Cimber (Chuck) Vogelgesang, and Stephanie Taylor. Grandchildren Joshua Taylor, Jessica (Phil) Scalf, Kirsten (George) Adamson, Jonny (Matti) Vogelgesang, and Sophie Taylor. Great-Grand children Jameson Scalf, Nathaniel Scalf, Shiloh Scalf and Hiram Adamson. Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends.

In accordance with his wishes there is no funeral or memorial service scheduled at this time. Roy will be cremated and his ashes will be interred with his parents in Wray Colorado. The family would like to thank everyone for the prayers and thank the following for the care and love Dad has received through the years.

Mr. Wayne and the rest of the VFW and Fort Dodge folks (Dad loved spending time with you all.)

The VFW of Kansas

Fort Dodge (Kansas Soldiers home) Nurses and Crew

Hays Hospital

Fort Dodge Hospital

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:

Kansas Soldiers Home

Attn: Activities

714 Sheridan St

Fort Dodge KS 67843

Please place in memory of Roy Taylor Sr. in the memo line so they know which fund to place the checks in. Any money collected in Dad’s name will be used to give Christmas/Birthdays to the veterans who call Fort Dodge home. It will also be used to help continue providing activities for the veterans. The family thanks everyone for any donations made to a place that is important to so many veterans and was incredibly important to Roy. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.