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George Benson Taylor
November 30, 1946 - July 28, 2012
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George Benson Taylor of Oliver BC passed away at the South Okanagan General Hospital on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the age of 65 years.
George is lovingly remembered by Marg, his wife of 45 years, his daughters Keri of Victoria and Kali Hagel of Oliver, BC; his two grandsons Marshall and Ethan of Oliver; his mother Della, brothers Larrie (Pam), Lyle (Bev), and Delbert (Diane); his sister-in-law Pam Clarke, and many more extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Frank.
George taught for over 25 years in Oliver, and worked for the BC Teachers Federation for the last ten years of his career. He loved to travel, especially to scuba dive and run marathons. His favourite past-times included golf, hockey, swimming, diving, skiing, and running.
Donations to the charity of one’s choice would be gratefully appreciated.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos, 250-498-0167.
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: joyce meek
Relation: mr taylor taught all my children
my thoughts are with your family in your loss, mr taylor was a wonderful person, he was teacher to all my children and foster children, they all loved him and respected him.
From: Norm & Shirley Houle
Relation: Friends
Thinking of you all . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Norm & Shirley Houle
xoxo
From: Bill and Edna Barisoff
Relation: Friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We have many wonderful memories of George. George was a huge asset to our three boys education and to the education system as a whole. Our son, Mike, will always have a special place in his heart for “Mr. Taylor”.
From: Shiela and Daryl Lange
Relation: friends
I’m sure its such a time of loss and a struggle for acceptance for your family. I pray that the God that I so often rely on, gives you strength, comfort and hope.
From: Lynne Sinclair
Relation: Friend, colleague and union sister
My heartfelt sympathy to Marg and the family. George was a hard-working, caring person. He always had the back of teachers and his CEP sisters and brothers. I was privileged to work with him in Health and Safety and then as one of the first Field Service staff at the BCTF. A favourite memory is the Alaska cruise with the “cruisers” which included George and Marg. George made the world a better place and he will be sorely missed.
From: Cheryl and Ernie Dumais
Relation: friend and colleague
Heartfelt sympathies to Marg and family. Thinking of you at this time.
From: James Sanyshyn
Relation: fellow teacher and union activist
George, your leadership and advice was so valuable to me. I considered you a mentor and a friend. To all of his family, I thank you for sharing George with us for so many years. We are richer because of you.
From: Steve Rogers
Relation: Work
I am so very sad to hear of George’s passing. I knew George as both a strong advocate for teachers and as a gentle, compassionate person. When I first started working for the BCTF as a green lawyer amongst many unfamiliar faces, George always took the time to come and say hello and make sure I felt included. George was kind and patient with me while I learned the ropes and he was such a bright, friendly person to run into on the streets of Vancouver. I will miss George’s laugh and I will miss his heart.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Steve Rogers
From: Sylvia Bishop
Relation: BCTF co-worker and CEP 454 brother
George became a great friend and co-worker. I will remember his passion for life and living, his great sense of humour and commitment to union principles.
We are all lucky to have had him in our lives.
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