ess and building for 30+ years, retiring on January 1, 2011, from Simpson Security Papers. He really enjoyed the lifetime friends that he made at work, but loved being retired. After retirement, his favorite saying was "Every day is Saturday", always said with a smile to those still working. He looked forward to Lori retiring early so they could just take off and travel the United States. Over the years LaVerne had many interests. His family was very important to him. He especially loved spending afternoons with his mother while she was at Klein Center. He was always a sports fan following the St. Louis Cardinals, the Green Bay Packers, Iowa Hawkeyes and Professional Golf. He also enjoyed the river, camping, boating, fishing, his Harley Davidson and other activities. He owned a river lot for years so that he could enjoy his river activities. His true passion was shooting pool. For years he shot pool on various D&R/GRE night pool leagues. He loved to shoot pool anywhere, any time. He had pretty well mastered his game. LaVerne was a very kind, gentle and thoughtful man. He was a loving husband to his wife and a wonderful father. He was a loving son, brother, and a friend to all. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Lori; his faithful companion, Tottionna (his miniature dachshund); sisters, Mary (Tim) Edgerly, Alma (Larry) Kirby, and Terri (Chuck) Swanner; and generations of loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Ross Arthur Taylor; his parents, Don and Maxine Taylor; and his sister, Twilla Leaming. He had requested cremation. Visitation is scheduled at Lunning Chapel 5-7:30 pm Monday, June 5th. The Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 am Tuesday, June 6th, at SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, 520 West Mount Pleasant St., West Burlington. The Rev. Father Marty Goetz will be the celebrant. LaVerne's nephew, Doug Vandiver, will give the Eulogy. Inurnment will follow in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A Celebration of Life and a Luncheon will immediately follow at the Burlington Moose Lodge. A memorial has been established for P.A.W.S. of Ft. Madison.