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1945
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2018
James Taylor Obituary
James was born on April 4, 1945, in St. Paul, Minn., to parents James and Kathryn. After graduating high school he met the love of his life, Linda (Halverson) Taylor. In 1976, they moved to Anchorage with their three young children.
James was a retired Municipal employee and business owner. In his retirement years he enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family.
In fall 2016, James and Linda celebrated their 50th wedding Anniversary and shortly after Linda passed suddenly, leaving James broken hearted.
James will be sadly missed by his two sons, Jeff and Chuck Taylor; daughter, Suzie (Taylor) Smith with husband Erick and grandson Brantley, all of Anchorage; granddaughters, Jourdan and Rienne of Seattle, Wash.; and his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at O'Malley's on the Green at 3 p.m. on March 3, 2018, in Anchorage, and Military Services will be held on March 5, 2018, at 1 p.m., at Fort Richardson in Anchorage.
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Memories and Condolences
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jerry bregg
February 7, 2023
Well I'm still sad Jim and Linda too are gone. They gave me a job in 1977. I worked on and off through the years for them and we became good friends. Simply said I miss them.
Debbie Moore
April 4, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am still shocked I had just talked to Jim a couple of days prior to him passing.
Jennifer Hansen
March 7, 2018
I am still at a loss for words. Jim Taylor was a bright light in my mostly dreary days at the transmission shop. I just pray to God that I did good by him, because he did good by me. I never let him leave the shop without a hug, since I met him there in 2003. I love you Taylors, you are a blessing to know
March 1, 2018
Dear Suzie, Jeff & Chuck,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss him terribly. Deepest sympathy.
Sue & Walt Beckwith
Bruce Brunsvold
March 1, 2018
Jeff, Chuck and Suzy:
My sincere sympathy for your loss. I know that we all will miss him very much but that our many fond memories of him will endure in us for a lifetime. We were truely blessed by his presence among us.
Kay Schuster
February 21, 2018
Jeff, Chuck, and Suzie,
Try to take comfort that now he is next to your mom in Heaven:)
Mikey Potter
February 19, 2018
Memory Eternal never forgotten all was with us. prayers ti the family and friends.
Bob n Sarah Vaughn
February 19, 2018
Suzie, Jeff and Chuck, we are sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Your dad was a friend, business associate and an all time great business mentor. He will be greatly missed. Bob & Sarah Vaughn
Jerry Bregg
February 17, 2018
Jeff, Chuck and Suzy, Deeply sorry for your your loss. Jim was a husband, father, friend, and mentor of great proportion. He will be greatly missed.
Jane Henderson
February 16, 2018
Suzie, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time and always. Hugs to you and yours.
February 14, 2018
So sorry for your loss. May God give you strength during this very difficult time. Revelztion 21:3,4.
Mary & Joe VanTreeck
February 13, 2018
Suzie, So sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Hugs....
February 13, 2018
Condolences. May the God of creation comfort you during your time of grief (Genesis 1:1).
February 10, 2018
May the God of all comfort continue to comfort the family during this time of sorrow Psalms 119:76. Sincere condolences C.Brown
February 10, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5
Rose B
February 10, 2018
To the Family:May the God of all comfort continue to comfort and bless you during this time of sorrow and grief Matthew 5:4
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