Glen Eugene Taylor was born on February 21, 1942 in his parent’s home on the family farm. From day one he was rooted in the land. He was raised on the farm and graduated from Circle High School. For someone who didn’t like to be off the farm, he had a keen sense of adventure; as a young man he drove to Chicago just to see it. He decided it wasn’t that great.
He married Diane Davidson on November 8, 1965, four children followed: Julie, Chad, Wendy and Melanie. Dad and mom later divorced.
Glen worked on the IX ranch near Big Sandy for several years. He and his best horse, Winifred, put in a lot of miles working and tending cattle. A photo taken of Dad while working on the IX now hangs in the Cowboy Hall of Fame. In the early 1970’s, he returned to the Prairie Elk community and bought part of his dad’s ranch.
Dad’s time was spent doing what he loved: farming, ranching, riding horse, working cattle, and finding new uses repurposing things. Dad had a wry, quick sense of humor and always had a twinkle in his eye. He was a true cowboy. He knew cattle and horses and had a love and respect for the land. He was especially proud of his registered Limousin cattle herd. He was generous and always ready to help. He was honest, direct and creative. “Anything worth doing is worth doing right” was one of his mottos. He was kind and caring, putting others before himself, especially his family. He loved to learn new things and to figure things out. In his “retirement” he crafted beautiful pens, knives and picture frames from antlers and old wood (often from the house he grew up in). He and his daughter-in-law Heidi, were partners in crime creating beautiful furniture and décor. He thought of Heidi as a daughter.
They say still waters run deep. This was our Dad. He was quiet and humble. At the heart of everything he did was a desire to teach his kids and grandkids. He always insisted on bailing and seeding…even after Chad took over the ranch he was reluctant to give it up. He was tough and resilient and recovered from a lifetime of injuries sustained working cows and riding horses.
Dad had a genuine and enduring love for family. He enjoyed family reunions and seeing cousins from all over. His nephew Gary wanted to grow up on the ranch and Dad welcomed him into the family. His grandsons Chase, Dolan, Grady and Bowen were the lights of his life. He loved watching them rodeo, play sports and just grow up. He was their greatest fan.
He loved trapping and running trap lines. He and his good friend Joe Morin spent hours in the endeavor. In recent years Dad went on several trips with his sisters Eva, Arline and Debbie. He always had fun with them and enjoyed not only great adventures but friendship with them. He loved hunting with his dear friends Bob and Gene Treu and Dan Hinkle. Dad loved fishing and especially enjoyed his annual fishing trips to Fort Peck with Wendy.
Dad fought the good fight and it broke our hearts to let him go. He passed away on August 16, 2019. He is survived by his children Julie (Lester) Straub, Chad (Heidi) Taylor, Wendy (Troy) Twiford and Melanie Taylor; step grandkids Marisa, Presley and Shaleigh; grandsons Chase, Dolan, Grady and Bowen; sisters Eva Clark, Arline (Dave) Coleman and Debbie (Ken) Cellmer; brother Bernis (Liz) Taylor and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Burrl and Julia and brothers Elmer and Rolen
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday August 24, 2019
First Lutheran Chruch
1200 Ave. C
Circle, MT 59215
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday August 24, 2019
First Lutheran Chruch
1200 Ave. C
Circle, MT 59215
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Diane Ligon (Shamley) says
To all Glen’s family,
I am so sorry to read about Glen’s passing. I have very fond memories of growing up on Prairie Elk and spending time at the Taylor home with overnights with Arline and Debbie. May your memories of Dad and Grandpa and brother bring you peace.
My thoughts and prayer are with all of you.
Joyce (Langemo) Camper says
Arline, Deb and Eva,
So sorry to hear about your loss. It seems like yesterday when I met up with you gals and your brother Glen at the Custer Battlefield.
I got to see Glen’s woodworking skills first hand and his work was beautiful.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Bradley Owen Carlson says
Glen’s Family,
So sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with Glen when I came back to the Prairie Elk Community.
debbie young says
I am so sorry to hear about this. He was a great person. I played pokerstars with him. He made me a pen and sent it to me. Very nice guy and a gentleman. He will be missed.
Ricky Bays says
Ricky Bays says
I am so sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. Played poker with him on Pokerstars a lot. Had some good conversations with him. He made me a Pen and sent it to me with a note enclosed. He was a very nice man and will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family.