Robert Michael Lalk Taylor
Obituary
Robert (Bob) Michael Lalk Taylor
October 9, 1944 - October 18, 2022
Robert (Bob) Michael Lalk Taylor passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home in Copperopolis. He lived to be 78 years old.
Bob was born on October 9, 1944, in Manila, Philippines. He was the son of William and Pamela Taylor. He emigrated to the United States when he was 7 years old. Bob was the middle child with an older brother, James (Jim) Taylor who predeceased him and a younger brother, Richard Taylor. Bob attended Notre Dame Elementary and Middle School and then graduated from Mora High School in 1963. Bob was a devout Christian and is now in the arms of our Lord.
Bob worked as a realtor for many years before retiring. He loved handball, snow-skiing, gardening, dancing, and sports in general. He was always a good athlete and very competitive, even at air hockey. He enjoyed basketball and went to numerous Golden State Warriors games in Oakland.
Bob moved from Watsonville to Copperopolis in 1999 and married his wife, Lora, of 23 years. He is survived by several family members, which includes his wife, Lora and his two children, Wade Taylor and Kara Taylor. He also has two stepchildren, Donnie Garrett and Venessa Resz. Bob has five grandchildren, Bjornen Taylor, Hailey Tripp, David Garrett, Ethan Resz, and Emily Resz and one great-grandchild, Levi Garrett. Bob is also survived by several nephews and nieces, Todd Taylor, Tony Taylor, Teri, Taylor, Jil Cooley, Katie Taylor, and Conner Taylor.
We will be honoring his memory with a celebration of life at the La Selva Beach Bluff with a reception to follow on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 1:00pm.
Published in The Pajaronian · November 14, 2022