Thomas Houston Taylor
May 24, 1938 - Jun 18, 2024May 24, 1938 - June 18, 2024
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Thomas Houston Taylor
May 24, 1938 - Jun 18, 2024May 24, 1938 - June 18, 2024
Place of birth
Grand Rapids
Most recently lived in
Milwaukie
Thomas's favorite hobbies
Airplanes, classic cars, and old stream locomotives.
Name of Thomas's children
Debra, Steve, and Jordan Lori
Name of High School attended
Grant High School, Portland, OR
Interesting facts about Thomas
He was a well-respected pastor who loved Jesus and sang praise to Him often.
Thomas loved nothing more than
being with his family and the people in his church and praising the Lord Jesus. He loved to sing.
Favorite place in the world
to be in the presence of Jesus.
Name of Thomas's grandchildren
Steven David Taylor and Christopher Reasoner
Name of Thomas's siblings
Barbara Fankhauser
Thomas's proudest accomplishments
when he climbed to the summit of Mt. Hood in 1974.
Obituary
Thomas Houston Taylor, known to many as Tom, was born on May 24, 1938, in Grand Rapids. He peacefully passed away on June 18, 2024, at Providence Portland Medical Center.
Tom was a well-respected pastor, dedicating his life to his faith and the teachings of Jesus. He found joy in singing praise to the Lord and loved nothing more than being with his family and the people in his church.
On June 21, 1958, Tom married Patricia Ann Sheridan in Portland. Together, they shared a deep bond and a lifetime of love and devotion.
Tom spent his career as a salesman and had a profound impact on the lives of many. He loved teaching the Gospel and volunteering at the Portland Rescue Mission. His kind and caring nature touched the lives of all who crossed his path.
Tom loved being out in nature and one of Tom's achievements was climbing to the summit of Mt. Hood in 1974.
Tom is survived by his children, Debra, Steve, and Lori, as well as his grandchildren, Steven David and Christopher. He was also a proud brother to Barbara.
There will be a celebration of Tom's life on July 29, 2024, 1:00 PM at Family Pentecostal Church of God, 6030 SE 136th Ave, Portand, OR 97236.
Past ceremonies
Celebration of Life
Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Family Pentecostal Church of God, 6030 SE 136th Ave, Portland, OR 97236
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Born on May 24, 1938
Grand Rapids
Passed away on June 18, 2024
Milwaukie