VETERAN
US NAVY
WORLD WAR II
Early Life: Thomas "Tom" was born May 19, 1924, in Provo, Utah, to Thomas Sterling Taylor Sr. and Nellie Todd Taylor. He was raised in Provo and San Francisco.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Following graduation from Galileo High School in San Francisco, California, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater as a radio operator during World War II. Following his discharge from the Navy, he enrolled at Brigham Young University where he was a member of the university tennis team. It was at BYU that he met his eternal companion, Myra Elizabeth Hansen. Tom and Myra were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 10, 1947. Following his graduation from BYU, Tom attended and graduated from the University of Utah Law School. Tom and Myra returned to Provo where he practiced law for over 40 years. He was a Provo City Attorney for several years, but was in private practice during most of his law career. He was a member of Jaycees, Kiwanis and Sons of Utah Pioneers. He also was on the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy in Utah, for many years. He believed in the importance of giving back to your community. Tom was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; he served in many positions during his lifetime. One of his favorites was serving in a BYU bishopric. Tom and Myra served an LDS mission in London, England. He also served as an ordinance worker in the Provo Utah LDS Temple for many years. Thomas Sterling Taylor, Jr. passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Provo, Utah. He was 91 years old.
Survived By: His daughter, Anne Kallas, Orem; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; his wife, Myra; son, Mark; son-in-law, Terry Kallas; sisters: Vesta Taylor and Jane Henderson; and a great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Taylor Kallas.
Services: Oak Hills 2nd Ward Chapel
Final Rest: Provo City Cemetery
Obituary: © Daily Herald | 1 May 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
US NAVY
WORLD WAR II
Early Life: Thomas "Tom" was born May 19, 1924, in Provo, Utah, to Thomas Sterling Taylor Sr. and Nellie Todd Taylor. He was raised in Provo and San Francisco.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Following graduation from Galileo High School in San Francisco, California, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater as a radio operator during World War II. Following his discharge from the Navy, he enrolled at Brigham Young University where he was a member of the university tennis team. It was at BYU that he met his eternal companion, Myra Elizabeth Hansen. Tom and Myra were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 10, 1947. Following his graduation from BYU, Tom attended and graduated from the University of Utah Law School. Tom and Myra returned to Provo where he practiced law for over 40 years. He was a Provo City Attorney for several years, but was in private practice during most of his law career. He was a member of Jaycees, Kiwanis and Sons of Utah Pioneers. He also was on the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy in Utah, for many years. He believed in the importance of giving back to your community. Tom was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; he served in many positions during his lifetime. One of his favorites was serving in a BYU bishopric. Tom and Myra served an LDS mission in London, England. He also served as an ordinance worker in the Provo Utah LDS Temple for many years. Thomas Sterling Taylor, Jr. passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Provo, Utah. He was 91 years old.
Survived By: His daughter, Anne Kallas, Orem; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; his wife, Myra; son, Mark; son-in-law, Terry Kallas; sisters: Vesta Taylor and Jane Henderson; and a great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Taylor Kallas.
Services: Oak Hills 2nd Ward Chapel
Final Rest: Provo City Cemetery
Obituary: © Daily Herald | 1 May 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
VETERAN
US NAVY
WORLD WAR II
Early Life: Thomas "Tom" was born May 19, 1924, in Provo, Utah, to Thomas Sterling Taylor Sr. and Nellie Todd Taylor. He was raised in Provo and San Francisco.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Following graduation from Galileo High School in San Francisco, California, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater as a radio operator during World War II. Following his discharge from the Navy, he enrolled at Brigham Young University where he was a member of the university tennis team. It was at BYU that he met his eternal companion, Myra Elizabeth Hansen. Tom and Myra were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 10, 1947. Following his graduation from BYU, Tom attended and graduated from the University of Utah Law School. Tom and Myra returned to Provo where he practiced law for over 40 years. He was a Provo City Attorney for several years, but was in private practice during most of his law career. He was a member of Jaycees, Kiwanis and Sons of Utah Pioneers. He also was on the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy in Utah, for many years. He believed in the importance of giving back to your community. Tom was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; he served in many positions during his lifetime. One of his favorites was serving in a BYU bishopric. Tom and Myra served an LDS mission in London, England. He also served as an ordinance worker in the Provo Utah LDS Temple for many years. Thomas Sterling Taylor, Jr. passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Provo, Utah. He was 91 years old.
Survived By: His daughter, Anne Kallas, Orem; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; his wife, Myra; son, Mark; son-in-law, Terry Kallas; sisters: Vesta Taylor and Jane Henderson; and a great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Taylor Kallas.
Services: Oak Hills 2nd Ward Chapel
Final Rest: Provo City Cemetery
Obituary: © Daily Herald | 1 May 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
US NAVY
WORLD WAR II
Early Life: Thomas "Tom" was born May 19, 1924, in Provo, Utah, to Thomas Sterling Taylor Sr. and Nellie Todd Taylor. He was raised in Provo and San Francisco.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Following graduation from Galileo High School in San Francisco, California, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater as a radio operator during World War II. Following his discharge from the Navy, he enrolled at Brigham Young University where he was a member of the university tennis team. It was at BYU that he met his eternal companion, Myra Elizabeth Hansen. Tom and Myra were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 10, 1947. Following his graduation from BYU, Tom attended and graduated from the University of Utah Law School. Tom and Myra returned to Provo where he practiced law for over 40 years. He was a Provo City Attorney for several years, but was in private practice during most of his law career. He was a member of Jaycees, Kiwanis and Sons of Utah Pioneers. He also was on the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy in Utah, for many years. He believed in the importance of giving back to your community. Tom was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; he served in many positions during his lifetime. One of his favorites was serving in a BYU bishopric. Tom and Myra served an LDS mission in London, England. He also served as an ordinance worker in the Provo Utah LDS Temple for many years. Thomas Sterling Taylor, Jr. passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Provo, Utah. He was 91 years old.
Survived By: His daughter, Anne Kallas, Orem; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; his wife, Myra; son, Mark; son-in-law, Terry Kallas; sisters: Vesta Taylor and Jane Henderson; and a great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Taylor Kallas.
Services: Oak Hills 2nd Ward Chapel
Final Rest: Provo City Cemetery
Obituary: © Daily Herald | 1 May 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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