Harvey Taylor

Jerome- Harvey R. Taylor, 59, of Jerome, passed away Thursday September 15, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  He was born November 29, 1956, in Harvey, North Dakota, the son of Wilford James Taylor and Alice Boyd Taylor.  He spent the next several years moving to and from various Navy bases across the country with his family.  They eventually settled in Jerome Where Harvey graduated from Jerome High School in 1975.  While attending high school, he met Debbie Welch and they were married September 26, 1975.  They made their home in Jerome where they raised one daughter, Tricia.    Most of Harvey's working years were spent in the grocery business, where he worked many hours and made lots of friends.  He enjoyed playing softball, golfing and he loved to tinker.  Harvey also enjoyed cooking and watching any and all sports.  He especially loved spending time with his family.  Harvey is survived by his sweetheart of 41 years, Debbie Taylor of Jerome; their daughter, Tricia (Steve) Towne of Hagerman; two grandsons, William and Braxton; his mother, Alice Merkley;  two sisters, Cheryl Sturgeon and Brandi (Drew) Spalding; one brother, Kelly Taylor; and many extended family members and friends.  He is preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Les Taylor and Sheldon Taylor.

Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. , Friday September 23, 2016, in the Jerome LDS 7th Ward Chapel, 50 east 100 South, Jerome, Idaho.  Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary of Jerome.