March 24, 1958 - Aug. 2, 2009

Randy A. Taylor, 51, of Madras died Sunday at his home of natural causes.

He was born in Corvallis to George and Deloris Taylor. In 1975 he married Katholeen Keating. They lived all around Oregon and spent some time in Colorado.

He worked for Allied Concrete Tank Company, in lumber mills, construction and was a truck driver.

His special interests included spending time with his children and grandchildren, and having good quality time with them all. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and doing wood and metal work.

Randy is survived by his three children and their families, Shawn and Char Taylor of Madras, Tabitha and Daniel Brence of Baker City, and Mark and Bri Taylor of Madras; two sisters; one brother; and 16 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and infant brother.

An open house will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the home of his son, Mark, 541 S.W. Fairgrounds Road, Madras, (541) 475-7141.

Deschutes Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements.