Joey LaRue Taylor, 60, of Helena passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by family after a long battle with brain cancer.
Joe was born to Roy E. and Virginia M. (Craig) Taylor on December 21, 1952 in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of three siblings. He spent most of his childhood in Marysville, Montana.
Joe was a Staff Sgt. in the United States Army from 1972 – 1992. He then served with the Montana National Guard from 1992 – 2004.
Joe worked a variety of jobs but the most recent was as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver for Newmont Mines in Elko, Nevada.
Joey married Deborah Marie Duthie on February 2, 1979 in Helena. They have two children; Jessica Jo and Joshua LaRue.
Joey will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor. He loved woodworking and his rose bushes. He loved giving his grandchildren 4-wheeler rides and his annual 4th of July BBQ’s. He really enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Deborah Taylor, his children; Jessica (John) Billington and Joshua Taylor, his three grandchildren; Keeana, Kiele and CJ., his two brothers; Pat and Mike Taylor., his sisters and brother in laws; Billie Jo (Clay) Williams, Sharon (Richard) Breidenbach, his brother in law; Chuck Duthie, and numerous nieces and nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Twichel Funeral Home, 314 North Rodney. Graveside Services with military honors will be held on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison with a reception immediately following at the serviceman’s club at Fort Harrison. Memorials can be sent to the donor’s choice in Joey’s name.
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Billie Jo Williams says
Deb & family,
Just want you all to know how much we love you all and are so sorry for your loss of Joe. We loved him. Our prayers are with each of you.
Love you,
Billie Jo
Toni Gray says
Deb,
Just wanted you to know that JOE has been thought of often. He was always a bright spot in often troublesom times while working at the airport, all those years ago. He will be missed here on earth, but I can image that he will brighten the heavens. May you and the family be safer with an angel like Joe to watch over you.
Sincere and heartfelt Condolences,
Toni Gray
TSA Helena
Laura says
Sincere condolences for your loss. Losing someone we love dearly can leave us feeling lost and heartbroken, but we can can find comfort and take refuge in God’s Word. Jehovah is near to those broken at heart, and those crushed in spirit He saves (Psalm 34:18). The time will soon come when He will swallow up death forever (Isaiah 25:8), and John 5:28,29 holds out the hope of the resurrection to life on earth (Psalm 37:11) free of sickness and death (Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:3,4). May this bring you a measure of comfort at this time.
Carol J. Nemitz says
Dear Deb and family, We have never met, but I am Joey’s cousin in Reedsburg Wisconsin. I want to let you know I am very sorry for your loss. I only met Joe about 4 times, always felt he was someone special. The last time I saw him was in 1997 or 98. My husband and I went to visit his dad and mom. Again very sorry. Take care, Dan and Carol Nemitz (Taylor).