Joe Verland Taylor

Joe Verland Taylor passed away in Boise Idaho at the age of 92 on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Joe was born on August 03, 1932 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming to Harry Verland Taylor and Joella Eynon Taylor. Throughout his life, Joe loved telling anecdotes about growing up with his younger brother, Glenn and his little sister, Deon. They were best friends, as well as siblings and they raised their young parents (Joe was born when his mother was 17) with stalwart patience, wild antics and fierce love for one another. His sister, Jane arrived when Joe was 20 and he adored her and treasured their relationship. 

Joe is survived by his wife, Shirley Thomassen Taylor, daughter Debra Taylor Matthews and son in law BR ‘Sam’ Matthews; his grandchildren Samuel Matthews and Ellen Matthews; and his sisters, Deon Taylor Robinson (Merle Coleman) and Jane Taylor Budge (Danny Budge) and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Verland and Joella Taylor; his brother Glenn Taylor (sister-in-law, Marian DiStefano Taylor), brother-in-law, William ‘Bill Rob’ Robinson and his daughter, Joanna Gay Taylor.

A private gathering of family members will take place in August 2025 where Joe’s ashes will be scattered up the Gros Ventre in Wyoming, per his request. 

A heartfelt appreciation for especially the last two years of support and service goes to Dalena Arrington and caregivers with Auburn Crest Hospice and caregivers at Table Rock Senior Living at Barber Station. Thank you to his friends/family: Harry Karnes, Dennis Fischer, Don Kiefer, Dave and Karen Ogden, Pat Steele, Ed Sheaffer, Stefan Schachtell, Dennis Hanel, Hadley Wagner, and Dana Tiegs for their care, unwavering support, and love for Joe during his ‘Bear Watching’ days. 

In lieu of flowers, Joe’s family encourages individuals to visit Warm Springs Golf course to ‘hit a bucket of balls’ on the driving range, or to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee while enjoying the wonderful memories we all have of Joe Taylor