Bayard Alfred Taylor |
| Posted 2009-01-30 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Bayard Alfred Taylor, Jr., 82, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. He was born Sept. 6, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York, to Bayard and Isabel (Weiger) Taylor. After graduation from high school Bayard joined the United States Navy and served more than 30 years, retiring as Commander and after having served during World War II, as well as the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Bayard met and married the loveof his life, Doris "Patsy" Shafford, on March 28, 1945. Doris "Patsy" preceded Bayard in death in June of 2005. He was a member of St. Germaine Catholic Church and American Legion Post #6 in Prescott, Ariz. Bayard enjoyed traveling and spending time working in his garden. He liked to cook and was a caring and devoted father. Bayard was proud of his children and grandchildren. Bayard is survived by his daughters and their husbands, June and Richard Taylor of Riddle, Oreg.; Mary and Roy Fontinel of Payson, Ariz., and Laura and Keith Giles of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; grandchildren Mat, Kira, Jaymes and Jeffrey. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel in Prescott Valley, Ariz. Scripture Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Germaine Catholic Church, 7997 E. Dana Dr., Prescott Valley, with Rev. Dan Vollmer presiding. Full military honors will be offered at the conclusion of the Mass by the American Legion Post #6 of Prescott, Ariz. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, Ariz. The family suggests contributions be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 120 N. Summit Ave., Prescott, Ariz., 86301. Arizona Wakelin Bradsnaw Chapel assisted the family with arrangements. Information provided by survivors. |
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