Eric Keith Taylor

Dr. Eric K. Taylor, DDS, Periodontist & Implant SurgeonMay 13, 1947 to October 3, 2024Eric was born to Eleanor Christie Harp on May 13, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. His father was John Kostan. He came from very humble beginnings,  first working in an auto factory. He married Donna Lipka on June 4, 1976. He then ambitiously pursued the education to become a dentist and graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy  Dental School in 1984. Together, Eric and Donna built a successful dental practice in Lake Orion for 11 years and had 2 children, Kurt and Keith.Eric went on to pursue advanced education and licensing as a Periodontist and Oral Surgeon in Florida, where the family lived for a short period of time.  After a brief residence in North Carolina, the family returned to Michigan, where once again, together Eric and Donna built another successful practice in Rochester where Eric was extremely dedicated and cared for numerous patients, working towards their health and healing.Eric was an enthusiastic pursuer of health and fitness, loved cars, playing euchre, kayaking, fishing and telling the typical fish story.Eric passed unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours. He was loved by many and is sorely missed.