David Peter Taylor, Jr.

On the morning of July 29, 2016, David P. Taylor Jr. passed peacefully after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer.

David with his twin brother Ron was born on January 31, 1947, in Seattle, Washington, to David P. Sr. and Rosemary Paige Taylor. David grew up in Rainier Valley; attended St. Edwards grade school; graduated from Franklin High School; continued his education at Oregon State University, graduating in 1969 with a B.S. degree in business administration. He was a member of the OSU rugby team.

After college, David began his 47 year career with brother Ron as second generation family members at Capital Industries, Inc., a metal fabrication enterprise, started by Dave Sr. in 1953. David Jr’s energies were successfully focused in sales and in particular on expanding the refuse and recycling container division of the company. Over the years he traveled extensively throughout the Western US, Hawaii, and the Pacific region developing a sizeable customer network. Many of his customer contacts over the years became treasured friends. In 2014, the Washington Refuse and Recycling Association recognized David for outstanding service to the industry by awarding him the prestigious Presidents Award. Professionally, his most enduring legacy is the special bond he established with his employees throughout his career.

On June 30, 1989, David married the love of his life, Shawn Manthe. Among his many accomplishments David was most proud of being a loving and attentive father to his children; daughter, Alexandra, and son, Nickolas. The family enjoyed many vacations together at warm weather destinations. The Caribbean, Cabo San Lucas, and Laguna Beach were their favorites.

A member of the Washington Athletic Club since childhood, it was there that he was introduced to physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, a passion he followed throughout life. David also enjoyed golf outings with friends and customers at Glendale Golf and Country Club. He had a passion for horseracing, a hobby David inherited from his father. His horses followed the major West Coast circuit. He honored his family and good friends by frequently naming his horses after them.

David is survived by his wife, Shawn; and daughter, Alexandra, and son, Nickolas; twin brother Ronald (Pam); sister Candace; his niece Andrea; and nephews Bryan, Kyle, and Max.

David will forever be remembered as quietly and compassionately generous in all ways with his time, his kindness and his treasure. A devoted father, his greatest joy was in making others happy. David was a loyal and tolerant friend.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kaplan Cancer Research Fund at the Swedish Medical Center Foundation. community.swedish.org/taylor

Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, August 11, 2016, at 5:00pm, at St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA. 98104.

Reception to follow at Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

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