Joseph “Joe” H. Taylor passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 25th.
Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years Margaret, sons Douglas 55 and Steven 52, daughter in-law Carla and grandkids Shawn 16 and Cambria 14.
Born in Portland, Joe grew up in Vernonia, Oregon and proudly graduated with an Education Degree from OCE in 1960. He completed his Master of Education at Linfield College in 1965. Joe had a 23-year career in education as an Elementary School Teacher in the David Douglas School District from 1960-1969, as a Principal in the Rainier School District from 1969-1979 and the Superintendent for the Boring School District from 1979 to 1983. Joe transitioned into a career as an Investment Broker until retirement.
In retirement he shared his time with the Northwest Autism Foundation where he was the Administrator, Board Member, and then Chairmen of the Board. Some of his other community activities include being a youth coach in many sports, Little League President, an Elk, a Rotarian and a Kiwanis President. Joe was an avid golfer, reader, sports fan and coach.
A Celebration of Life for Joe will be held Sunday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Bateman-Carrol Funeral Home. Reception to follow.
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