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Clark "Bun" Taylor

Clark "Bun" Taylor

  • September 24, 1954 - February 17, 2012
  • Spanish Fork, Utah
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Memories & Candles

“What great memory's I have of Clark the Bun: When we won the little leage state torment and Barny Newitt was our coach. Running through the nabor...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Paul Bliss - Salem, UT - Freind

“Julie & family, We are sorry for the trials you have gone through in the long sickness & then the passing of your husband & father & grandfather. ...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Boyd & Janet Carter

“Clark was a good friend to my entire family. Started with my dad Jerry Fuller who he worked with for many years. Then eventually became close to the...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Scotty Fuller - Salem, UT

“He was a specila person to work with. He always was ready to do the job right by first asking the question of what was going on when it broke. He was...Read More » ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Keith Ewell - Payson, UT

“I was very sorry to hear of Clarks passing. He was a great guy with a great personality as well. Our thoughts are with the family at this time....Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Jim Nielsen - American Fork, UT

“Clark will be missed. I would like to share a experiance I had with Clark. When Zac’s Bootery was in business Clark parked his new 4x4 truck in...Read More » ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Randy Jensen - Ontario , OR

“I was sad to hear of the passing of Clark Taylor. He was one of my favorite players. He was not only a great player but was an outstanding young...Read More » ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Joel Gardner - Orem, UT

“RIP Clark. I did not personally know Clark but I am a Son in Law to Lance Cooper. Lance spoke of Clark often and though I had never met him I...Read More » ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Fredrick Peterson - San Diego, CA

“My prayers go out to the Taylor family Bun will be greatly missed by many. I have numerous memories of Bun up the Canyon in Strawberry, never will i...Read More » ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Taggart Lunceford

“God willing I will get to foul you again! Keep the nets warmed up in a few years I will come up there foul you a few more times love ya. "Bun" We...Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Jake Andrus - Nacodoches Texas, TX

“So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ruthann ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: ruth ann (perkins) christensen - CO

“Laura, Earl, Neil, Ann, Ray, Julie and children, I'm so sorry to hear of Bun's passing. I didn't know he was ill and hope his suffering was not too...Read More » ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Shauna Huff Dickson - Ashburn, VA

“Julie and family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You are a dear friend, Julie. Love, Jo ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Jo Taylor - ID - Friend

“My heart goes out to your entire family. Bun is one of a kind and will be missed each day. I will keep your family in my prayers.. Lindsey Farrer ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Lindsey Farrer McCuistion - UT

“I'm so sorry to hear of Clark's passing. It's hard to loose a brother, father, friend....... Prayers are with you and your family. Peggy ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Peggy Abbott Wright - Ferron, UT

“ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG.... I can't believe we've lost another neighbor. I will always remember the countless hours we spent at the Taylor house....Read More » ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Kim Holm Christofferson - UT


Clark "Bun" Simons Taylor, 57, of Spanish Fork, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 17, 2012, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born September 24, 1954, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Kenneth Lee and Anna June Simons Taylor.

Clark graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1972 where he participated in baseball and basketball. He went on to play college basketball at the Trade Tech. Clark met the love of his life, Julie Ann Jessen, and they were married on August 2, 1980. They are the parents of five children: Zachery Jessen (Heide) Taylor, Samuel Jessen (Rachel) Taylor, Kasey Ann (Mitch) Simmons, Daniel Jessen Taylor, and Jessie Lynn (Jed) Corless. They are the grandparents of Kaden, Brookelyn, and Ashlyn Simmons, and Easton and Libberty Taylor.

Clark worked at US Steel for 26 years as a Mill Wright. He had many talents which included mechanics, carpentry, and welding; he could fix anything. Clark had many hobbies such as fishing, hunting, camping, restoring old Chevy trucks, and spending time with his family. He had a beautiful voice and was often called upon to sing for others. Clark loved being in the mountains, especially Strawberry Valley. His grandkids were the highlight of his life. He had a charismatic personality and developed many friendships throughout his life. Clark was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was often serving others his with many talents and skills.

He is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his siblings Laura Bridges, Earl (Sheri) Taylor, Neil (Susan) Taylor, Ann Elmer, and Ray (Natalie) Taylor.

Our family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Huntsman Cancer Center as well as the nurses from the IHC Hospice Home Health. Dad will be forever loved, missed, and always remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends.

A viewing will be held at Walker Mortuary in Spanish Fork onThursday, February 23, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 24, at 1006 E. 200 South, Spanish Fork Stake Center, at 11:00 am. Friends and family may call at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made at any Zion's Bank.