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Justin E. Taylor

Shelton, Washington

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Justin E. Taylor

Justin Eugene Taylor, 90, of Olympia, WA passed away Monday, February 21, 2011, at Capital Medical Center. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father, optimistic and tireless shellfish farmer and a good man. Justin was born in Shelton, WA on February 16, 1921...

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I have many good memories while I was a teenager and the many parties out at the Taylors, learning to waterski and eat clams. I am so sorry for your loss.
Marilyn (Tilson) Wilson

My mom's grandpa and Justin's great grandpa were brothers. Mom, Mae McDonald, and Justin were both born in 1921 and grew up in Kamilche together. Mom always thought the world of Justin. I am so sorry for your loss, and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

I have known Justin Taylor all my life. Justin was my grandparent's (Edwin and Ruth McMahan) childhood best friend. Justin and my grandfather grew up in the wilderness of Mason county hunting and fishing together; in their late teens early 20's they took to logging prior to serving in the Navy during World War 2.

As a child I remember visiting Justin and Carol with my parents at their home on Oyster Bay. Justin and my dad taught me how to dig clams and shuck oysters. I...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. Take care.

Justin was very kind man.He will truly be missed.Our thoughts and blessings to the family.

I met Justin when I was coaching his daughter Janet at the Olympia YMCA in the early 70's. I remember visiting the family at their Oyster Bay home and picking a few Oysters with Justin and his young sons. Justin was rock solid, the sort of quiet resolute mentor that are a rare commodity today.

Justin was a living legend who influenced multiple generations in the proper stewardship of land and water. I did not know him personally but had the opportunity to work in the landscape of his home on Oyster bay Rd. over the years and was impressed with the warmhearted kindness that Justin and Carol always extended.
Peace and blessings to the family