Marcus David Taft, USAF Ret., passed away November 19, 2015 at the age of 68. He was born October 10, 1947 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was son to Earl Middleton, Sr. and Cora Middleton. Survivors include his wife Erika (Klier) Taft, son Robert (Jennifer) Taft, and daughter Silvia Bauer; siblings Pat Wagoner, Jimmy Middleton, Rebecca Fees, Earl Middleton, Jr., and Leonard Middleton; grandchildren Jessica Webb, Josh Webb, Sy Alisha Villanueva and Alex Ryan Taft; great grandchildren Aurelia Soledad Taft, Landon Webb, Elric Robert Villanueva, and Charli Rebecca Villanueva. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Lydia Isaacs. A vigil service will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 beginning at 7:00 in the evening at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive in Northglenn. Viewing will take place starting one hour prior at 6:00 pm. The funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 beginning at 10:00 in the morning, also at the church. Burial will follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area C, at 12:15 in the afternoon. Memorial contributions are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, attn: Food Bank, 11385 Grant Dr., Northglenn, CO 80233. Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Marcus and messages of condolence with his family.