Henry Michael Taylor
February 19, 1939 ~ August 9, 2020
Henry Michael "Hank" Taylor, M.D., 81, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born on February 19, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Carl and Eva LaRose Taylor.
He was married on June 21, 1980, in Ashland to Marie Christine Eveker who preceded him in death on October 25, 2019.
Hank's long life led him to many and varied places in the world for work and travel. He served with the Michigan National Guard through his college years at the University of Detroit and his medical school years at Wayne State University where he earned his Medical Doctor degree. Then on to California and later to Nigeria and Norway, returning to the United States for his medical residencies in hematology and pathology.
He met, made, and kept many friends from nearly every place he traveled and worked, eventually settling near Ashland, Missouri, and working at the University of Missouri Medical Center. Soon after relocating to Missouri he bought a farm in southern Boone County where many of his friends came to know him.
He and his wife, Marie, created much great music and memories within a large community that continues to this day in even greater numbers. For a time, in the 1980s and early 1990s, they lived in New Brunswick, Canada, where he built a timber frame house on the Bay of Fundy with the help of Marie, his son, Geoff, and a great many others. Eventually he returned to Missouri and the University of Missouri Medical Center. He later practiced medicine part-time with the Missouri Department of Corrections before retiring to enjoy the peace, beauty, and natural music of life in Fox Hollow.
Some of his greatest pleasures in life derived from reading a wide variety of subjects and genres which led, among other things, to an interest in woodworking and astronomy.
Hank was a federally licensed Amateur Radio operator holding the call sign KDØBVQ and was an active member of the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club, Boone County Central Missouri Radio Association, Boone County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), and the Columbia and Boone County Emergency Response Team.
He enjoyed his daily bicycle rides which he continued until just a few weeks before his passing. He loved folk dancing, was a member of the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dance Group, and played music for his own enjoyment and the pleasure of many others. The many friends he came to know while playing Irish music became frequent visitors over the years. When these friends came together it would not be long before the sounds of music would fill the air.
His long study and chosen path of Zen Buddhism gave him no fear of death but rather a gathering joy, looking forward to the transition from this world to whatever is next for him. His practice of Zen gave him much peace and insight which he shared with everyone who came to know him. Many folks found long hours of peaceful enjoyment talking with Hank about anything that might come up, or just sitting quietly together.
He is survived by three children, Marjorie Moran of Maryland; Rebecca Horning of Maryland; and Geoffrey Taylor of Columbia, Missouri; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary (Dennis) Paradoski of St. Clair Shores, Michigan; and Kathleen (Jeff) Eberts, of Merritt Island, Florida; one brother, Dave (Pat Watkins) Taylor of Ashland; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Rochette; and two brothers, Timothy Taylor and Thomas Taylor.
Private family services will be held at a later date together with a small and intimate gathering where interment will take place alongside Marie on the farm the two of them so loved.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Herriman, UT 84096; or Preferred Hospice of Missouri (Central), 1900 North Providence, Suite 311, Columbia, MO 65202.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N. Ten Mile Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109, is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on February 19, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Carl and Eva LaRose Taylor.
He was married on June 21, 1980, in Ashland to Marie Christine Eveker who preceded him in death on October 25, 2019.
Hank's long life led him to many and varied places in the world for work and travel. He served with the Michigan National Guard through his college years at the University of Detroit and his medical school years at Wayne State University where he earned his Medical Doctor degree. Then on to California and later to Nigeria and Norway, returning to the United States for his medical residencies in hematology and pathology.
He met, made, and kept many friends from nearly every place he traveled and worked, eventually settling near Ashland, Missouri, and working at the University of Missouri Medical Center. Soon after relocating to Missouri he bought a farm in southern Boone County where many of his friends came to know him.
He and his wife, Marie, created much great music and memories within a large community that continues to this day in even greater numbers. For a time, in the 1980s and early 1990s, they lived in New Brunswick, Canada, where he built a timber frame house on the Bay of Fundy with the help of Marie, his son, Geoff, and a great many others. Eventually he returned to Missouri and the University of Missouri Medical Center. He later practiced medicine part-time with the Missouri Department of Corrections before retiring to enjoy the peace, beauty, and natural music of life in Fox Hollow.
Some of his greatest pleasures in life derived from reading a wide variety of subjects and genres which led, among other things, to an interest in woodworking and astronomy.
Hank was a federally licensed Amateur Radio operator holding the call sign KDØBVQ and was an active member of the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club, Boone County Central Missouri Radio Association, Boone County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), and the Columbia and Boone County Emergency Response Team.
He enjoyed his daily bicycle rides which he continued until just a few weeks before his passing. He loved folk dancing, was a member of the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dance Group, and played music for his own enjoyment and the pleasure of many others. The many friends he came to know while playing Irish music became frequent visitors over the years. When these friends came together it would not be long before the sounds of music would fill the air.
His long study and chosen path of Zen Buddhism gave him no fear of death but rather a gathering joy, looking forward to the transition from this world to whatever is next for him. His practice of Zen gave him much peace and insight which he shared with everyone who came to know him. Many folks found long hours of peaceful enjoyment talking with Hank about anything that might come up, or just sitting quietly together.
He is survived by three children, Marjorie Moran of Maryland; Rebecca Horning of Maryland; and Geoffrey Taylor of Columbia, Missouri; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary (Dennis) Paradoski of St. Clair Shores, Michigan; and Kathleen (Jeff) Eberts, of Merritt Island, Florida; one brother, Dave (Pat Watkins) Taylor of Ashland; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Rochette; and two brothers, Timothy Taylor and Thomas Taylor.
Private family services will be held at a later date together with a small and intimate gathering where interment will take place alongside Marie on the farm the two of them so loved.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Herriman, UT 84096; or Preferred Hospice of Missouri (Central), 1900 North Providence, Suite 311, Columbia, MO 65202.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N. Ten Mile Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109, is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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We shared a friend who made a friend. Through Raymond and Eva Cormier we met Hank and shared music and oh so many wonderful times. Visited Hank and Marie on our way home ,there in Missouri. Kindness, love and friendship Victor and Kristy
I would first like to Say to Hank’s family, I am very sorry for your lost. I first met Hank in New Brunswick, Canada in 1995. He was one of those rare, kind & gifted people you only meet once in a lifetime. He shared more than friendship through his knowledge and understanding of people and nature. I truly enjoyed his company. I had the great pleasure of being involved on a build team to help build a beautiful post and beam home for his neighbours who were in need of a proper shelter. Hank arranged to have all the logs selected and cut that he personally donated to create this new home for his neighbours. He assembled and guided a team at no cost . I remember thinking to myself, the world needs more people like Hank. God bless his family and the people that were fortunate enough to have be friended him. Vic & Kristy Leger Allison NB, Canada.
Hank was a person with a broad range of interests and knowledge. I had the great pleasure of meeting Hank (with Marie) at a Contra dance. I could tell he truly loved dancing and building the dance community. Through that community, I was introduced to Irish music. Hank mostly played the tin whistle, although sometimes would take up the drum. I often got so taken with the beautiful tones coming from his whistle that I would just stop playing to listen. One of his favorites was Cam Ye by Athole. I loved the harmony we could play in the B part of the tune. From potlucks, star gazing, and lunar eclipses to building catapults, atlatls, cutting wood and watching hummingbirds, Hank generously shared his life and knowledge with all those around him. We miss you Hank!!
Hank and his wife Marie were long time members of the Boone County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). They were both kind and generous people, whose willingness to lend a helping hand will be missed. On behalf of the Boone County CERT, we would like to extend our condolences for your loss and thank you for the service each provided to our community.
Hank was a formidable presence in my life and I’m deeply enriched for having known him. He will forever live on in my heart and fond memories. I wrote this when I heard of his passing: Today is a beautiful day to proceed from body to spirit to reunite lovers in the light Today is a beautiful day to die It is also a beautiful day to chip away at building a dream to pull weeds to make flower arrangements to make offerings It is a beautiful day to reconcile to forgive to break bread a beautiful day to reflect clean house to meditate a day to behold butterflies to share the energy Today is a beautiful day to seize to celebrate or to grieve or both to promise Today is a beautiful day Today is the day Beautiful is Today is The day is is are was were being been Today Hank passed over the rainbow Sarah Joplin
Hank with siblings and cousins 1952 in our backyard in Detroit (Click to see Hank on far right)
Hank and Marie Flood of July 2019 on Bonne Femme Creek
Hank delivering The Detroit News, 1953
“Final Four” siblings at brother Tom’s wake, 2011: Hank, Mary, Dave, Kathleen
Thanks, Sarah..this was really beautiful
Hank college graduation Univ of Detroit 1960
Hank and Marie, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, 1980s
Hank w baby Geoff & skating the Bonne Femme, 1977
w/ Buddha Kitty; w/ 2 yr old Hannah
Dancing and Music photo by Eva and Raymond Cormier
I met Hank when I was a medicine resident at the Univ. of Missouri, in the late 70s. He was the sharpest, brightest Hematopathologist I’ve ever seen – could make an accurate diagnosis within a few seconds of looking at bone marrow slides. Besides being so smart, he was always so kind, and always taught me new information always. I met Marie when Hank called me, to see if I would help care for her. I was honored that he asked me. I loved seeing them both. I, and I’m sure that everyone else who ever met Hank and Marie, is very sad that they are both gone now – two wonderful, kind smart, funny, generous people. I’ll never forget them. Take care to the family.
Here is a link to some more pictures. I couldn’t figure out how to load it directly onto this site. Amy https://photos.app.goo.gl/VGizwyUCZggKV1uM7
Amy’s video/photo tribute to Hank.
Sorry for your lost and enjoyed talking to Hank on the radio.