September 24, 1950 - November 29, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial for Bob Taylor, 73, will be Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 10:00 am in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Reverend Mark Mason celebrant. Inurnment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Enid under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory.
Visitation with family will be Monday evening at 5:00 pm followed by Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 pm at Anderson-Burris with Deacon Tony Crispo presiding.
Bob was born September 24, 1950 in Enid, to James Doyle and Ruth Montez (Spomer) Taylor and died on November 29, 2023 from complications of Inclusion Body Myositis with his family by his side.
He graduated from Enid High School in 1968 and then Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1973 with a degree in Pharmacy. On August 11, 1973, he married Teresa Whaylen in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Bob and Teresa were blessed with six children. Bob was the Director of Pharmacy at Integris Bass for 25 years, and a founding member of the Enid Community Clinic. Bob ended his career working many years as a night pharmacist for Walgreens. He was a coach and volunteer for many of his children’s activities. Bob served for many years on the Garber School Board. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Peter Wolfgang Taylor.
Bob is survived by his wife, Teresa; children and spouses, Eli and Kristen Taylor, Rob and Kate Zerbe, Patrick and Ryn Taylor, Robert and Sarah Taylor, Jon and Marianne Mills, Mark and Maggie Ohnesorge; 35 grandchildren; brother and wife, Bruce and Jean Taylor; sister and husband, Jama and Rusty Moore; other relatives and many friends.
Memorials may be made through Anderson-Burris to Peter Frampton Myositis Research Fund.
Condolences can be made to the family online at Andersonburris.com. Honored to be recognized nationally, the past 6 years, for the Pursuit of Excellence award. Because family matters, let us take care of yours. We are proud to own the only crematory in Garfield county and ensure your loved one receives the care and respect they deserve while never leaving our care. Visit 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-2700.
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