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James Taylor Obituary
James D. Taylor, age 66, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away November 27, 2010 after a courageous six year battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of Patti, devoted father of Andrew Taylor (Karen) and step dad to Scott Gunnell (Carrie), Ryan Gunnell (Julie) and Brannon Gunnell (Amanda). Jim was step grandfather to seven with many nieces and nephews. He is the son of the late Milford and Jessie Taylor of Pittsburgh. PA. A 1967 graduate of Geneva College of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Jim was a proud veteran of the US Marine Reserve and a retired Marketing Sales Development Specialist of Hallmark Cards, Inc. A memorial service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, Ariz., on Saturday, December 11. Visitation 4 - 5 PM, memorial service at 5 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of the Valley would honor Jim.
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December 11, 2010
Jim was a good friend, neighbor and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with Patti, Drew and the rest of the family.
Phil & Brenda Frandsen
December 11, 2010
Jim was loved and respected by friends and family. Patti, we know that your children will be a great support to you during this difficult time. Our love and prayers are with you.
December 10, 2010
Dear Patti,
Jim and I were deeply saddened to hear of Jim's death and our hearts go out to you. We are sorry we cannot be at Jim's memorial but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jim fought a long and courageous battle with cancer until the end. We were lucky to know Jim and will miss him. He was truly a wonderful man.
Love, Jim and Patti Tondelli
Jim Winski
December 9, 2010
Patti,
Jim was a man of character and a friend, I am glad to have known him. The good memories will last forever.
As always, my best to you and family.
Jim Winski
December 9, 2010
Patti,
Jim was a man of character and a friend, I am glad to have known him. The good memories will last forever. As always, my best to you and family.
December 9, 2010
It has been my pleasure to know Jim. He was a gracious,talented man. I will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Patti. Rhonda (Mesa,AZ)
Michelle and Alan Smith
December 9, 2010
Patty and family,
Our family is very sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you at this time.
Carrie Gunnell
December 9, 2010
We will miss you Jim.
With Love,
Scott, Carrie, Martin, Miller and Mallory
Allan Wilson
December 8, 2010
Jim and I worked together at Hallmark Cards. He was a dedicated, hard working, creative and very well liked manager. More importent to me, he was a loyal and good friend. I will miss his good sense and good humor. May God bless and keep him.
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