LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Lawrence Eddie “Ed” Taylor entered into rest at his home in Lower Lake at the age of 73, with loving family by his side.

Born in San Francisco, and formerly of Monte Rio, Ed lived in Lake County for six years.

He worked for Standard Structures for over 35 years. He was a lifetime member of the California Deer Association with a Boone & Crockett Trophy to his credit. Ed was also a member of the NRA.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Sandra Lee Taylor, and two grandsons, Michael P. Foote and Daniel P. Foote.

Ed is survived by his daughters Lora G. Jones of Lilburn, Ga., and Marilyn S. Taylor of Lower Lake; sons, Kenneth Dearmore and Timmy Dearmore, both of Oregon. He also is survived by seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at the Crossroad Church of Clearlake, 6039 Crawford, Clearlake, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19. A graveside service will be held at the Middletown Cemetery at 1 p.m. Monday, March 21.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel. Please share your loving memories of Ed by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

If desired, please make memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.