Norris C Taylor

Norris C. Taylor, age 86, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Faith Lutheran Church, 8582 Rogue River Highway. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 8582 Rogue River Highway, Rogue River, Oregon 97537.

Norris was born January 5, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to Herman & Beathe Taylor. From October 28, 1945 to January 10, 1947 he served in the Army Air Corps stationed in Laredo, Texas where he was honorably discharged as a Corporal. On June 17, 1951 in San Mateo, California he married his wife, Janet. For 50 years he worked in the floor covering business. Over the years he lived in Chicago, Illinois, Seattle, Washington, Mission, Texas, and one year ago moved to Grants Pass, Oregon.

Norris was a member of the Elks #1800 and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington.

His hobbies included bowling, golfing, billards and playing cards.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Taylor of Grants Pass, Oregon; two daughters, Laurie Jones of Preston, Washington and Marcie Warren-Tressler of Grants Pass, Oregon; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Taylor, Ralph Taylor and Howard Taylor.