Obituary of Basil C. Taylor

BASIL C. TAYLOR "BOOJ" 5/20/1937 – 10/10/2012 Our beloved Booj has passed from this life to one of eternity. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Judy, son, Troy, daughter, Terri, and three grandchildren, Aaron Groce, Philip Taylor, Sean Taylor, and numerous friends and family who had the pleasure of knowing this remarkable man. Booj graduated from Camas High School in 1955. He was active in student government, football and track. Music was another love of his. Booj served in the U.S. Army from 1956 – 1958 stationed in Germany. After the service he worked for the Washington State Fisheries. He joined the Camas Fire Department on January 2, 1961 and retired in 1982 as a Captain with 21 years of service. He then joined the Washougal Fire Department and retired in 1997 as Chief with 15 years of additional service. In all, Booj served proudly for 36 years. He gave of himself to help others and would not have had it any other way. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Judy, spending time with his family and friends. Cooking was also another passion of his. Booj will be missed by many. We celebrate the life of a remarkable man. Until we meet again! A memorial service will be held on October 13, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church in Camas at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be held at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas on Friday, October 12 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Vault interment with military honors will be held at the Camas Cemetery. Following the service there will be a gathering at Ken & Kathy Hadley's home at 4011 F Circle in Washougal. All are welcome. The family wishes to thank the Ray Hickey Hospice House for their wonderful compassionate care for Booj & family. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Washougal Fire Department. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.