Obituary of Donald Walker Taylor

Donald Taylor was born the fourth child of Adam and Alisemon Taylor in Gilby, North Dakota, on September 5, 1926. He died on May 25, 2012, at the age of 85. His family moved to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, where Don attended school. He served in the Navy in World War II in the South Pacific, and worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad afterward. He retired as a signal inspector with 42 years of service on the railroad. Don traveled extensively and lived in Arizona for 15 years before moving to Vancouver to be near family. Family was very important to Don, and he didn't miss a special event if he could help it. He always brought along his sense of humor and his down-to-earth outlook on life. Simple things made him happy. Don is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Dorotha. Daugther, LaDene Mattson and husband, Ken, are from Camas. Son, Donald and wife, Jan, live in Seattle. Don has 5 grandchildren; Greggor, Garrett, Kaisa, Drew, and Amy, as well as 3 great grandsons. A family service is planned for the summer at Willamette National Cemetery. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas was in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.