Landri Cortez Taylor

Landri was born on August 17th, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to the late James LaVelle Taylor and Naomi Ruth Jones. He passed peacefully on February 26th, 2020 surrounded by family.

At an early age, Landri dedicated his life to Christ. He attended elementary school in Oakland, CA. He then attended Lowell High School in San Francisco and graduated from the University of California at Berkley in 1974 with a degree in Biology. He moved to Colorado in August 1979 where he met his wife, Gloria. They were united in marriage for 40 years.

Landri was a dedicated father, avid golfer and skier. He enjoyed traveling with his family and listening to music. And you could always find him enjoying the sunsets with Gloria after a day of work. He also was a devoted member and trustee of New Hope Baptist Church.

Landri served as Chief Executive Officer for The Foundation for Sustainable Communities. He was previously employed as the President and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan Denver, Vice President of Community Affairs at Forest City Enterprises, Regional Sales Manager for Mallinckrodt Baker Chemicals and Regional Manager for Ohaus Scales.

Landri served on many boards throughout his career but was most proud of his service on the RTD Board and the Denver Public School Board. His other board and professional affiliations include: Colorado Open Golf Foundation Board, Blair Caldwell African American Research Library Board (Treasurer), Latin American Educational Foundation Board, Stapleton Foundation Board, Association of Public Televisions Board, ExecConnect (founding Board Member), Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Board, Rocky Mountain PBS (past Board Chair/Member), Foundation for Educational Excellence (founding Member & Board Chair), American Association for Blacks in Energy, Denver Public Library Commissioner, Sand Creek Regional Greenway, Community College of Denver Foundation, Shaka Franklin Foundation, Leadership Denver and the University of Colorado School of Medicine Council of Advisors.

His survivors are: a loving and devoted wife, Gloria, 1 son, Stephen DeNeal, Chula Vista, CA; 2 daughters, Kimberly Catrice (Christopher) and Kristol Camille (Marcus), Aurora, CO; his mother, Naomi Ruth Pierce, San Francisco, CA; 1 brother, James Pierce (Angela), Oakland, CA; 1 sister, Shari Taylor, San Francisco, CA; 4 grandchildren, Lauryn, Savannah, Dalila and Dominic; 4 sister-in-laws; 3 brother-in-laws; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many devoted friends.

Please have all floral contributions delivered to New Hope Baptist Church by Tuesday March 10, 2020 at 5pm.

Memorial Service: March 11, 2020 11:00 am

New Hope Baptist Church
3701 Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80205
303-322-5200