Jack I Taylor Obituary (1922 - 2020)

Jack Inman Taylor, 97, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle, died peacefully, in the presence of those he loved, on March 20, 2020, in Salt Lake City. Jack was born on June 3, 1922 to John Inman and Lelia Hastings Taylor in Roscoe, Texas. Jack was raised in a farming family, during the Depression, when times were hard and everyone had to work hard to survive. Jack met, and fell in love with Phyllis Thornhill, as Sophomores at Ysleta High School in El Paso, Texas. They were married June 22, 1945, during WWII. Together they raised their beloved son, Jack W. There were many adventures with their son including camping, fishing and Jack W. being awarded his Eagle Scout. He was the pride of their life. Jack was an avid fisherman all of his life. He was a life member of Roswell, New Mexico Masonic Lodge, #18. He was gifted with a beautiful tenor voice and sang with a Barbershop quartet for many years. Jack attended UTEP prior to and following WWII. He served his country in the Navy as a Pharmacist Mate First Class and a Surgical Technician on the USS Crenshaw. APA76, in the South Pacific theater. After being discharged from the Navy, he worked 34 years for Mountain Bell, holding managerial positions in the Commercial and Marketing Departments, retiring in 1980. After retiring, he and Phyllis enjoyed traveling the North American continent in their various motor homes, as well as many vacations and cruises, finally settling down due to age. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Jack W. Taylor, his brother, Glenn, and his sisters, Wynona Dommert and Anita Moss. He is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis, grandson James, 2 great grandsons, 2 nieces, 4 nephews and his close, loving Warren family. Because of the current conditions, a private ceremony, with military honors, will be held at a later date for the family. Visitation June 26, 2021 Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah10:00-10:45 am with a Graveside to follow at 11:00 am Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah