Robert Owen Taylor, MD Piedmont, California

Robert (Bob) Owen Taylor, MD passed away in his beloved home on January 26th, 2015. His 90 years of life were well lived and he has graced his family with that example and legacy. His children and grandchildren surrounded him the days before; celebrating him and his life. Bob’s wife, Ann, of 62 years, predeceased him last June.

Bob practiced urological medicine in Oakland, California for more then 50 years. He also served as Surgical Chief of Staff and was a member of his affiliated hospital boards. He loved his patients, fellow physicians and his staff at the office.

Robert Owen Taylor was born in Appleton, Minnesota on January 6th, 1925 to parents Gunda and John Taylor. He was the youngest of 3 sisters and 1 brother, earning him the nickname Babe. Growing up in the Midwest groomed him to be a lifelong outdoorsman. He enjoyed many adventures deep sea fishing, duck hunting and upland game hunting.

University of Minnesota is where he matriculated from medical school and also where he met his bride to be, Ann Rutherford. They married in 1952, moved to California and proceeded to have 3 children, Kathryn (Kate) Taylor Hardy, Terry Taylor Hogland (married to William (Bill) Hogland) and Thomas (Tom) Rutherford Taylor.

A patriot at heart, the American flag was always flying in front of his home. He was very proud of accomplishing the merit of Eagle Scout and serving his country at the end of WWII as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division, even though he had to convince the Army to let him in as he was only 17 years of age.

Bob was blessed with the God given gift of using his hands and mind to surgically heal people and also pursue hobbies such as fine wood working that allowed him to design and craft beautiful furniture that his family will always covet.

Bob was extremely proud and loving of his 4 grandchildren; John Patrick Hardy, Jennifer Ann Hardy, Kathryn (Kelly) Hogland and Scott Taylor Hogland.

Most importantly, Bob lived for the times that he spent with his family. In the later years, he became inseparable from his cell phone as this was the almost nightly life line to his children and grandchildren.

Bob will be profoundly missed. His example of how to live life will be carried on by his children and grandchildren.

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