Kip Douglas Taylor's Obituary
Kip Douglas Taylor, 65, a follower of Jesus Christ, was called to be with his Lord on March 25, 2016, in Portland, OR. He died of complications from the flu. He was musician, artist, thinker and friend. He loved his large extended family, was a huge fan of baseball, and loved to play golf. He was a member of the Parkland First Baptist Church. Above all, he adored his wife, children and grandchildren. Kip was born to Douglas and Willakeith (Menke) Taylor on Feb. 28, 1951 in Denver, CO. He lived in Denver, Victoria B.C., San Diego, Lake Oswego, Gig Harbor, Fredonia KS, San Jose and Tacoma. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1969. He loved his country and served in the Army Special Forces from 1970-73. He attended PLU and TCC, worked in many industries including his own real estate appraisal service. He married Durina Carter, daughter of Milton Ray and Carol (Stoltz) on August 3rd, 1979 in Tacoma. He is survived by his wife, Durina (nee Carter), children Jennifer (Brent Stocking), Hannah, Douglas and Terra (Matt Eshbaugh); mother Willakeith Taylor; sister Brooke (Clay Parker); grandchildren Inessa Joy and Elijah Lee Eshbaugh; many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Memorial services are Friday, April 1, at 2 p.m., Parkland First Baptist Church, 1016 112th St. S., Tacoma, 98444. Interment will be at Tacoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to https://freedomservicedogs.org.
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