Boyd Allison Taylor

Boyd Allison Taylor, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Boyd was born on June 4, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Harlen Boyd Taylor and Allison Burk. At the age of six, Boyd and his family moved west to Wolf Point, Montana, where Boyd learned firsthand the grit and toughness of ranch life. Recognizing both his determination and potential, his mother encouraged him to pursue higher education, setting him on a path that would shape the rest of his life. Boyd attended the University of Montana as a freshman in 1954. In 1955 he joined the United States Army and later utilized the GI Bill to complete his education. It was in Missoula in 1957 that Boyd met the love of his life, Robbie. The two were married on September 6, 1958, beginning a remarkable 67 years of partnership, love, and shared adventure. Boyd attended the Boyd Allison Taylor, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. In 1959, Boyd earned his BA in Business Administration and successfully passed the CPA Examination in Missoula, Montana. That same year, Boyd and Robbie welcomed their first daughter, Cheri Lee. The young family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where Boyd worked for the accounting firm Pete, Warwick, and Mitchell. In 1961, Boyd accepted a position with the United States Post Office, prompting a move to Seattle, Washington, where Boyd and Robbie welcomed their second daughter, Nicole Mari in 1962. With their growing family, Boyd and Robbie returned to Montana in 1963, settling in Butte. There, Boyd became a partner at Newland, Horn and Taylor before eventually founding his own accounting firm. He later purchased the Metals Bank Building in Butte, which served as the headquarters of his practice for the remainder of his distinguished career. Boyd was deeply committed to his profession and his community. He served on the State Board of CPAs, was a board member of the Montana State Democratic Board of Directors from the tenure of Governor Judge through Governor Schweitzer and was actively involved in Kiwanis and the Jaycees. His leadership, integrity, and dedication left a lasting mark on Butte and across Montana. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Boyd will be remembered most for his generous spirit and joyful heart. He was fun-loving, kind, and endlessly giving—finding his greatest happiness in sharing what he had and watching others enjoy it. Boyd was a true mover and shaker who embraced life’s adventures with enthusiasm. He loved traveling, sailing, scuba diving, and summer and winter activities; but nothing brought him greater joy than sharing these experiences with those he loved, especially during treasured times in Maui and on Flathead Lake. Boyd’s legacy is one of love, generosity, curiosity, and connection. He lived fully, loved deeply, and leaves behind countless memories that will be cherished forever. Boyd is survived by the love of his life Robbie Lazzari Taylor and his daughters, Cheri Taylor Trbovich and Nicole Taylor-Rowe and his grandchildren, Leah Rowe Bray and Taylor Rowe, along with many family members and friends who were blessed to know him. In lieu of flowers, please make any Memorial contributions to Mother Lode Theater https://buttearts.org/support-us/, Mission Valley Animal Shelter https://www.missionvalleyanimalshelter.org/donate or Butte Humane Society https://buttehumane.org/ways-to-donate/ in Boyd's name.

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Boyd Allison Taylor

June 4, 1936 - December 28, 2025