James Roy Taylor

1937 - 2023

James Roy Taylor passed away in the comfort of his home at the age of 85. JR was a loving husband to Pat for over 61 years, a proud father of four children, a high school and community college English teacher for 35 years. He received teacher of the year twice as voted by his students. JR was a gifted athlete having earned a basketball scholarship to both Mt. Carmel high school and Santa Clara University where he made many lifelong friends. He was a coach, a mentor, a counselor and often described as wise, witty and philosophical. JR could be found placing a bet on the horses at the fairgrounds or eating dinner at Harry's Hofbrau after a basketball game and annual trips to Reno for March Madness. JR leaves behind his beloved wife Pat, his dear sister Carroll Ann, his four children Terri (Ali), Tim (Carole), Julie (Gordie), Janet (Mark) and 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, six nieces and nephews and dear friends. A special thank you to caregivers Veronica, Sylvester and Kaiser Hospice. "I Broke Even"Services will be private and a Celebration of Life at a later date.