Brian Mark Taylor, age 50, died at his home in Aurora, Colorado on Sunday, August 24, 2014, following a brief yet tough fight against cancer. Born July 8, 1964 in Joliet, Illinois to John T. and Jean M. Scaperdine. Brian is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Marsha L. Taylor; daughter & son-in-law, Ashley M. & Christopher Ely; step-son & daughter-in-law, Damon & Nicole Barr; granddaughter, Seeley Barr; mother, Jean M. (Scaperdine) Taylor; sister, Shawn Noonan; half-sister, Renee Taylor; and several nieces and nephews. Brian was preceded in death by his Father, John T. Scaperdine. Brian will be especially remembered for loving his family and friends, as well as, drinking beer in his garage while keeping up on neighborhood happenings. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00am, on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue (at South Parker Road), Aurora, CO. Family and friends are welcome to join the life celebration following the service at the American Legion Post #1, 5400 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO. The family is requesting that contributions in Brian's name be made to the University of Colorado Foundation, Cancer Research Fund #0221059, PO Box 17126, Denver, CO 80217-9155 or by visiting www.cufund.org.