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Timothy Taylor

September 20, 1939 — July 23, 2018

Timothy Noel Taylor (Dad) passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on July 23rd, 2018, due to the residual effects of cancer treatments from many years ago.

Tim was born on Sep 20th, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Arthur and Margaret Holt. In 1961 he married the love of his life, Jane Theresa Kerr, from Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1966, he built his first home in the small town of Grayslake, IL, where he and his large family resided for 38 years.

Dad worked as a union Lather for 44 years as a member of Carpenters & Joiners Local 74L. During that time, he also owned and operated two restaurants, “The Little Big Horn”, in Ivanhoe, IL in the early 1970’s, and “Taylor’s”, in Grayslake, IL in the late 1980’s. He also owned his own side-construction business, “Augustine Construction”.

When Dad retired, he and Mom relocated to the small town of Bull Shoals, AR, where they built their dream home on a golf course, complete with pool, spa and a beautiful view of the White River in the Ozark Mountains. Their home was the host location for many of the annual and legendary STEAKFEST !! Taylor family gatherings.

In his youth Dad was an avid baseball player, and later in life, took up the game of golf. He and his son spent many hours on the course together, with only the occasional profanity or tossed club otherwise marring their exceptional play.

Dad was an excellent cook, but he also liked to occasionally experiment when he cooked: He is the creator of the legendary “chili-soup” dish, which although did not catch on in the culinary world, was politely enjoyed by his children each time it was served (while Mom was working).

Dad also was an amateur pilot, an adept navigator/map enthusiast, a college graduate, a licensed real estate agent, but most importantly, an exceptional singer. The sight of a Karaoke machine would bring a bounce to his step and a sparkle to his eye. He had a strong tenor voice, and enjoyed singing a wide range of music, but especially loved old Irish songs.

Dad is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers & sisters: Arthur, Michael, Barbara, Penelope, Quinn & Terrance, as well as his beloved daughters Debra Ann and Doreen Eileen, as well as his blessed son-in-law David Preusker.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Kerr Taylor, his daughters Diane (Michael) Sherwood, Coleen (Mike) Wegel, Theresa (David) Preusker, and his son Timothy N. Taylor, Jr. as well as his grandchildren, Ron Walsh, Melissa Wegel, Rachel (Eric) Tracy, Scott Preuss, Alex (Mackenzie) Haas, Kevin Matter, Jaimie (Mark) Leiting, Jordyn Preusker, Joshua Preusker, Michael Preusker, Antonio Wegel, and his great grandchildren, Ben, Jacob and Hannah.

Dad will be interred at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Kansasville, WI. Funeral services and interment will held on Friday, August 10th, 2018 at 10:00am.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Bull Shoals, Arkansas.
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