Richard "Dick" Taylor

Richard “Dick” Taylor passed away on Sept. 30, 2024, at his residence at Meadowbrook Place in Baker City, OR the age of 89.
Richard was born to James and Mildred (Truscott) Taylor in Baker City, OR. He was the oldest of three children, brother Gordon and sister Sharon.

Dick grew up on his Uncle Dick Truscott’s ranch up old Auburn from the time he was 12 until he joined the Marines in 1957. He returned to the ranch for three more years after being honorably discharged in 1960.

He married Ida Wilson Nov. 29, 1957 in Carlsbad, CA. They were married almost 50 years before her passing in 2007. They had two children, David & Deb. The family spent many weekends camping, fishing, hunting, or being outdoors.

Dick worked for Safeway before joining the Marines, later returning to work in Baker City and many other locations before returning to Baker in 1977 until his retirement.

Dick later married Janis Burgderfer in February 2008 until her passing in December 2021.

Dick is survived by his son, David Taylor (Anne), Belgrade, MT; daughter, Deb Hulse ( David), Richland, OR; grandchildren, Kirsten Dailey ( David), Missoula, MT, McKenzie Clark ( Tyler), Haines, OR, Elissa Mooney-Taylor ( Patrick), Pasadena, CA, Riley Bell (Hailey), Bellevue, ID & Baylee Marks ( Creed), Richland, OR. Great-grandchildren: Mazie, Charlee, Oliver, and Jaynee.

At Dick’s request there will be no services, donations may be made to Tunnel2Towers or Baker City V.F.W., this may be done through the Coles Tribute Center 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.