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Scott Henry Taylor

Scott Henry Taylor

Dec. 4, 1961 - Jan. 13, 2021

Date of Service: Jan. 21, 2021

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Scott Henry Taylor, 59, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and formerly of Heyburn, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City.

Scott was born December 4, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, to Vearl H. Taylor and Saundra K. Weidel Taylor. At a young age he moved with his family to Heyburn, Idaho, where he spent his childhood on the family farm. He graduated from Minico High School in 1980, and then attended school at WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the San Antonio Texas Mission and loved the time he spent there. Upon returning home he completed his training as a mechanic at CSI in Twin Falls, Idaho. He then moved to Salt Lake City and started his career as a service advisor at Ken Garff Oldsmobile. He met and married Wendy Roberts and they had three children, Daniel, Shantell, and Geoffery. They later divorced but he remained friends with Wendy and her daughter, Mariah.

Sometime later, he accepted a job at Mike Hale Chevrolet in Park City. In 1999, he met and married Terry Elkington. They loved to travel and especially enjoyed Europe. About eight years ago, he decided to change careers and went to school to become a medical assistant. He really enjoyed his time as a M.A. After graduation he worked at the 4th Street Clinic where he was able to help many people who were less fortunate than he was. A few years ago he was given the opportunity to work at the Neuroscience Department of Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City. Scott loved his work and enjoyed all the people he worked with and cherished the many lasting friendships he cultivated throughout his life.

Scott’s family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses on the Neurology floor at the University of Utah for all they did for him.

Scott his survived by his spouse, Terry Elkington; his mother, Saundra Taylor; his siblings, Gene (Miriam) Taylor, and Kris (Val) Clark; his children, Daniel (Allie) Taylor, Shantell (Jake) Neilson, and Geoffery Taylor; his ex-wife, Wendy Bergen; and her daughter, Mariah Smith; as well as many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Neurology floor at the University of Utah Hospital or IHC.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., Burley, Idaho, where friends and family will be received from 9 until 10:45 a.m. preceding the service.

Burial will take place later that afternoon in the Grandview Elba Cemetery.

For those unable to attend the service in person, a live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available at the following link: https://youtu.be/X8x7P32cVXM.

Those in attendance will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Condolences for Scott Henry Taylor

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From Dorothea Peck Hodson:
There are just too many memories to say. We had to have been 15 years old when we met in high school. He did have a very kind heart. A flower given, a car fixed, rides shared, laughs.
From Lara Olson:
Scotty Wotty...I have missed you over the years since our time at Fourth Street. I miss seeing your smile when I called you Scotty Wotty, leaving random bags of pickle popcorn on your desk, and eating the yummy treats you made. I have been keeping Terry in my prayers because I know you’d like that. You were a kind hearted human who made everyone around you feel better. Rest In Peace, my friend.
From Terry Elkington :
Scott, my heart is empty and I miss you more than anyone will know. PLEASE REST in the arms of God unti we are together again
From Renee Jones :
Scott you will be missed by everyone you've met...Especially your mother and your partner Terry....Have fun playing cards with your grandparents...and your father and Melbert....we will miss your smiling face at the reunion.
From Nolan and Dawna Bailey:
Dear Saundra and Kris,
So sorry to hear this sad news. Our prayers for comfort are with you both.
From Cousin Stacey:
I loved growing up visiting our grandparents and cousins. Scott would make us all laugh while we were playing cards. In fact, at our grandmother's funeral he put a deck of cards in her casket so she could play in the next life. I hope someone remembers to put a deck in his and my grandparents, parents, sister, Cousin Melbert, and Uncle Vearl are all playing cards with Scott now in the next world. With love,
From Randy & Donna Harris:
Shantell and Jake
Randy and I send our deepest condolences in the loss of your father. It is always so difficult to lose a parent. We pray for your comfort and peace. We send our love!
From John hudson-Beddows :
My thoughts and prayers are with you all !
From Elva Jo Edmondson Banner:
1-20-2021
When were in Young Adults before any of us got married Scott took me, my brother and several of our friends to different spots in the mountains on many different occasions. We made lots of good memories as we went on these excursions.

He helped me when I needed some VCR technical help when I was first learning about them..

When my Dad had to go down to the Veteran’s hospital in Salt Lake for blood transfusions Scott gave my parents a ride many times. Sometimes when they’d been in Salt Lake and he was coming home from there or sometimes when they needed to go Salt Lake and he was going back after he’d been home. We appreciated this so much.

I am blessed because I knew Scott. My thoughts and prayers to his family at this time.
Elva Jo Edmondson Banner

From Glenda Hall:
Dear Terry and Family,
Thank you for sharing Scott with us. My prayers with you all.
From Wes B:
Scott was always a great friend while we worked together at Chevy. I remember so many clients that would come in specifically asking for him. He was so personal, close, and fun with our customers and everyone in general. Ill never forget his laughs
From Al and sue lomax:
Terry and family, worked with Scott for my years ken garff olds and Mike hale chev, he made us laugh when someone hid a rubber snake in his desk drawer, fun guy. Love you all, fun fun to go to lagoon with
From Tami Clark:
Saundra, Kris, Nick, and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. In our prayers Matt & Tami Clark
From Mike Chrabaszcz:
It is so hard to believe that my good friend that I knew for over a quarter century is now in heaven. I hope the fishing is good. Say hi to Melbert and your dad. For those looking where to make that donation to UofU Neurology, here is the link: https://ugive.app.utah.edu/designation/1222 or you can do it old-school and use a telephone 1-800-716-0377.

From Marsheila Hodge:
I want to add my condolences. I enjoyed knowing him, he always took time to listen to me, no matter what was the drama I was facing. I will miss looking at his posts, he kept me laughing. I love the family I knew. May you keep the good memories ever present in your hearts.
From Juanita Brady:
Scott, our family will miss your welcoming smile whenever we visited on summer vacations to the farm over the years — and the games we shared. We are grateful for the love and caring you showed everyone you met. Our love and sympathy goes out to you and your loved ones. You will be missed. Wish we could join with them in paying tribute. Virginia is a long ways away especially in the winter and Covid. Our thoughts and prayers will be there.

Aunt Juanita
From Rodney gust:
RIP SCOTYY TOO HOTTY,YOU WILL BE MISSED.
From Vickie Smith:
Dear Terry & Family
This was so unexpected and so sad. Scott was a ASTOUNDING
Man..words can't say how SPECIAL he was. He touched so many life's, gave all he could to everyone he would meet..
Blessings of Comfort during this
Time.
Vickie And Family

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