Frederick James (Jim) Taylor

It is with deep sorrow we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Jim died suddenly in Brandon ER on August 15, 2023, at the age of 72. He will be lovingly remembered and has left to mourn his passing; his wife Cathy Taylor; children Colleen (Patrick) Saydak, Christopher (Jennifer Smith) Taylor; grandchildren Elliott, Brendan, Everett and Skyler; brother Howard (Janice) Taylor; and sister Lynn Coles. Also fondly remembered by Holly Elliott (Ron), Diana Durling (Fenton Wilson), Darrel Durling (Lynda Peto) and his numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Jim is predeceased by his parents Fred and Billie Taylor; infant brother Robbie and granddaughter Avery Saydak.

Jim was born in Winnipeg on September 27, 1950. He was raised and lived his whole life in St. Vital. He met Cathy when they were both working at Canadian Tire, and they were married in 1974. Cathy moved across the river and started their life together in his beloved St. Vital where they raised their two children and built a wonderful life together. Their home was never without a dog or cat and usually both. A lot of his time was spent at Greendell Community Centre, where his Dad helped build and where he made friends coaching ringette and playing hockey. After working contract work and being a stay-at-home Dad, Jim started his career as a school bus driver. He loved this career and did it for almost 25 years. Jim loved music, history, motorcycles, hockey, football and of course attending his grandchildren's activities and being his wife's shadow.

Jim's Celebration of Life will be Friday, August 25, 2023, at 10:00 am at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home,1291 McGillivray Boulevard. Private interment to follow the reception.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Brandon Regional Health Centre ER and to Margot MacInnes for officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jim's name to the Winnipeg Humane Society or the Salvation Army.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.thomsoninthepark.com for the Taylor family.