Daniel Martin Taylor Sr.

Daniel Martin Taylor, Sr, age 93, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed peacefully away on November 20, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. He spent the day playing bridge and going to lunch with family and good friends where all were engaged in sharing stories and laughter. In his words, “This was a great day!”

Dan was born in Kansas City, Kansas on June 27, 1928. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952 with an ‘all-expense paid’ trip to Korea. He loved our great country and was very proud to have served. He was preceded in death by wife Betty (Howard), parents Charles and Rose, brothers Edward and James and step-son-in-law Angel Molina.

He is survived by his son Daniel “Danny” Taylor, daughter Deborah “Debbie” Maynard (Paul), sister Mary Anne Stengel, step-daughter Cari-Daye Molina, step-grandson Taylor Molina and former wife Judy Matthews.

Dan and Betty married in 1957 and moved the family to Colorado in 1974 with his job at Continental Insurance Company. He retired in 1990 and they pursued their dream of traveling to significant historical sites in the United States and Hawaii with favorite destinations of San Francisco to visit Danny and Las Vegas where Dan usually ‘beat the house’ at Blackjack. Another favorite destination was Vail which became a family reunion every summer as siblings Dan, Jim and Mary Anne would gather with their families to swap tales of yore, laugh and make new memories.

After Betty’s death in 1995, Dan volunteered with Hospice for many years, joined a bowling league, learned the game of bridge and became a competitive player, director of social bridge games and an instructor for new and advanced students.

He married Judy Matthews in 1998 and they spent their time going to the theatre, cruising and more travel, including Italy. They separated in 2015.

Dan trusted fully in our Lord God and was proud to be a cradle Catholic, especially after attending a Welcome Home program where he learned more about the richness and beauty that this faith offers. He loved music and remained dedicated to the KC Chiefs and Royals even after moving away. As a husband, father and friend he was devoted, dependable and loyal. He is remembered for his smile, his sense of humor, his integrity and his sweet way of making connections with friends and strangers.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 18:

Pax Christi Catholic Community

10675 Jaguar Drive, Lone Tree, Colorado 80124

9:30 a.m. Visitation | 10:15 a.m. Rosary | 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass | 12:00 p.m. Tribute Luncheon |

2:00 p.m. Graveside Services at Olinger Chapel Hills Cemetery | 6601 South Colorado Boulevard, Centennial, Colorado 80121

Please come with your stories and favorite memories to share at the Tribute Luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

Little Sisters of the Poor - Mullen Home for the Aged

The Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation of Roman Catholic women religious founded in 1839 by Saint Jeanne Jugan. Their MISSION is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself.

Checks may be paid payable to the Little Sisters of the Poor and mailed to:

3629 West 29th Ave., Denver, CO 80211

Credit Cards accepted by phone at (303) 433-7221 or online at:

www.littlesistersofthepoordenver.org

“Love God very much,so that you can look after the aged well,

for it is Jesus whom you care for in them.”

- Saint Jeanne Jugan

Disabled American Veterans

Dan was proud to serve in the United States Army and knew he was blessed to have come back from Korea unwounded with, as he always said, his “head on straight.”

DAV’s mission is to empower veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. They ensure that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; they fight for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and they educate the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life.

Donations may be made at: www.dav.org/ways-to-give/

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerchapelhill.com for the Taylor family.