Elmer N. Taylor

Elmer N. Taylor, 83 ESCONDIDO -- Elmer Norman Taylor passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. He was a long time resident of Escondido. He was born on February 4, 1927 to the late Calvin and Martha Taylor in Ladner B.C Canada. He was preceded in death by his only sibling, Lloyd Taylor of Vancouver, Canada. Elmer served in the US Army, 205th Signal Rep. Corps. in Korea and was honorably discharged on Dec. 15th 1952. He graduated from UCLA in 1956 with a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering. After leaving the Army, Elmer was hired by Hughes Aircraft where he worked from 1956 to 1993 and retired after 37 years. At the time of his retirement, he held the position of Manager of the Image Equipment Engineering group. He held at least three U.S. Patents issued between 1969 to 1972 for various electrical test and surveillance equipment. After his retirement in 1993, Elmer traveled frequently to many parts of the world including: China, Tibet, Pakistan, Mexico, Caribbean islands, Alaska, Europe, Australia, and Africa. One of his greatest interests was learning the cultures and history of Africa and Tibet. He greatly enjoyed his affiliation with the African Arts Council of the San Diego Museum of Art. Elmer enjoyed learning about all things throughout his life and had many passions including: Trivia, Current events, Poetry, Crossword puzzles, Stamps, African and Tibetan Artifacts, Traveling, Fishing, Skiing, Bowling, Golfing, and Square Dancing to name a few. Elmer married Evelyn M. Seifert on August 30, 1953. She preceded him in death in 1974. He was married to Carolyn Copeland (Pipho) in 1978 and divorced in 1997, they remained friends. He is survived by his four children from Evelyn including son, Neal Taylor of Germany; daughters, Janet Gosack of Salmon of Idaho, Joan Wildman of Scotts Valley, Calif., and Lois Taylor of Escondido; and six grandchildren, Wade, Hailey, Clint, Samantha, Sondra, and Edee. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him, loved him, and enjoyed his quick wit, vast knowledge and generous nature. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 15th, 2 pm at Funeraria Del Angel McLeods, 1919 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido. A Celebration of Life will be held directly after at Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane, Escondido. Interment will be private at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Escondido. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com