Nicholas L. Taylor, 72, Atchison, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025.
He was born March 24, 1953, in Athens Greece. He was later adopted and brought to the United States by
Fred and Joan (Fowler) Taylor.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Mary J. (Summerfield) Taylor, brother-in-law Bob Oyer, and his parents.
Survivors include his stepson, Stephen (Nycki) Auchard, 4 grandchildren Cj, Nick, Alex, and Lila (Atchison, KS), Sister-in-Law Judy (Summerfield) Oyer (Atchison, Ks), Nephews Kevin and Scott Oyer (Atchison, Ks). Nieces Pam (Wichita Ks), Sharon (MO), Shelly (VA), and Ruth (MO). Cousins Cheryl Rains (CA) Charlotte (Mike) Hooker (CA), Stephanie and Josh, Cathy Toon (CA), and David Brown (OK). God sister Patty Alsbury (KCMO), and God daughter Ashley Alsbury (KCMO). His fan club and cheer squad. And MANY MANY friends and connections. Nick never met a stranger.
Nick worked for many years as a mechanic for the KCMO police garage, eventually retiring. Nick also DJ'd many weddings, parties, and events as KC's Nick at Nite. Nick will be remembered for his willingness to help a friend, musical talent, and wicked sense of humor. Nick loved to travel with Mary every chance they got and received shirts or other mementos from other peoples travels. Nick was an AVID Kansas City Chiefs fan.
In Lieu of services, Nick had requested his family hold a celebration of life at a later time for close family and friends to honor both he and Mary.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
