William Golden Taylor

September 7, 1958 - August 3, 2019

William Golden Taylor, 60, of Orem, Utah passed away August 3, 2019 following a short battle of pneumonia. He was born September 7, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph Earl Taylor and Mary Collins Taylor. In 1977, he graduated from Tintic High School in Eureka, Utah. He graduated with honors and scholarships that allowed him to earn a B.A. in accounting. He was active in the High School Band playing the trombone. He also was active on the basketball team. Will was a private and quiet person with a few select amazing friends. He toured the South America region with a highly-educated man, Dr. Seymore. During this travel, they dedicated a Library in Guatemala under the name of William Taylor. Will met the love of his life Michelle Talley in Salt Lake City, Utah and married in 1988. The two of them made many memories with their canine children: Coco, Sugar, and Sam. The marriage later ended, however, they remained very close. Will and Michelle had a close friend Bob Downs who accompanied them on many family gatherings. Will was always a giver and made for sure his loved ones were taken care of without any condition. He always remembered birthdays for his loved ones with cards and money. Will was a simple man with a simple life and could stretch a dollar into ten. I often wonder if he learned that in accounting school or from his mother who did the same. Will is survived by his ex-wife and loving friend Michelle Talley Taylor (Salt Lake City), sister Cindy Taylor (Lindon), brother Bruce Taylor (Orem). He had three nephews Chad Roberts, Jeff Roberts and Takoda Taylor. He also had two nieces, Sequoia Taylor and Chenoa Taylor. Will was preceded in death by his father Joseph Earl Taylor, mother Mary Collins Taylor and Sister Tammy Taylor. A Viewing will be held Saturday, August 10th, at Utah Valley Mortuary, 1966 West 700 North, Lindon, Utah from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. A Graveside Service will follow at 1:30 pm at the Orem City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.