Eugene "Gene" Taylor

Eugene Edward “Gene” Taylor, age 64, died December 1, 2010 at his residence in Liberal, KS.He was born August 18, 1946, in Springfield, Il., the son of Preston E. and Pauline (Saap) Taylor. He has been a resident of Liberal for 35 years. He worked as a mechanic, farmer, carpenter and electrician.In 1966, he married Louise Holliman, they were divorced. On August, 18, 2000, he married Mary Runion in Liberal, KS. She survives. Other survivors include:1 Son Robert Taylor Kansas2 Step-sons Daniel Leister Kansas Jason Leister Kansas1 Daughter Gena Bender and husband David Kansas2 Step-daughters Carol Peebles and husband Steve Arkansas Miriam Kohen Arizona4 Brothers John Taylor Arkansas Walter Taylor Iowa Leonard Taylor Missouri Jerry Taylor Arkansas1 Sister Doris Watkins Arkansas5 Grandchildren 3 Great-GrandchildrenPreceded in death by his parents, a Step-son Edward Nordrum, a Grandson and a Brother James Taylor.A private service will be held.Memorials can be made to St. Catherine’s Hospice in care of Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS 67901.