Carl E. Taylor

Age 68, of Forest Lake. On April 2, 2019 we lost a father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He passed peacefully on the family farm. Carl Taylor was born in Forest Lake, MN where he resided his entire life. He was the 3rd child in a family of 8. He was a graduate of Forest Lake High School and was a member of the FFA. Carl grew up on a 4th generation dairy farm 4 miles south of Forest Lake. As a fourth generation farmer, he lived his life working the land and raising cattle; at first dairy cattle and later beef cattle. In his lifetime he watched farms dwindle from the 100’s to a handful. Being a part of a disappearing landscape affected how he looked at life. He enjoyed the change of seasons and looked forward to spring planting each year. Carl’s life was farming but his passion was people. Everywhere that Carl went; he knew someone and had the gift to make meaningful connections. He shared his wisdom with the younger generation without them realizing where the conversation was going. When you least expected it you would hear something philosophical from him. He had strong opinions, was intelligent, political and always made his family aware of social balance and well-being. He was sincere, charming, kind-hearted and a romantic at heart. He enjoyed talking to people, but his ability to listen and find clarity may have been his best asset. He had an infectious smile, contagious laugh and had the gift to tell a story. He took every opportunity to check out the progress of the crops and enjoyed bringing anyone that would go with him to show them off. If you were fortunate to be a niece or nephew there was usually a trip for an ice cream cone. To have Carl in your life; meant that you had a friend for life. Preceded in death by his parents George Eugene Taylor and Doris Elizabeth Taylor (Pedersen) and brother Norris “Butch” Taylor. Carl is survived by his daughters; Kathleen Taylor (Bryan Johnson) and Valerie Taylor (Mark Newman); seven grandchildren: Justin, Brian, Aaron, Anna, Soren, Ingmar and Lars, siblings Susan Gronos (Bob), Ronald Taylor (Janet), Daniel Taylor (Betty), Nancy Greene (James), Chris Taylor (Vicki) and John Taylor (Kim) and Many Nieces ,Nephews , Other Relatives and Friends. A Celebration of Carl’s Life 6 PM Sunday, April 7th with visitation beginning at 1 PM at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, Forest Lake