James George Taylor
Also known as "Jim"
10 July 1943 – 30 November 2024
James George Taylor
Also known as "Jim"
10 July 1943 – 30 November 2024
In memory of James George Taylor “Jim”, formerly of Makerua, Opiki and Palmerston North.
Shirley, Suzanne and Wayne would like to thank everyone who attended Jim’s funeral on 11 December 2024.
To our families, relations, neighbours and friends who helped and supported us prior to, during and after the funeral. To the many visitors, people who sent cards, flowers, messages of support and comfort, those who travelled and the many who helped with the funeral service, we are so grateful.
Thank you to the medical staff, Doctors and Nurses at the ICU Ward Palmerston North Hospital who attended and treated Jim with care and dignity and supported the family during this very difficult time.
“In God’s care you rest above
In my heart you rest with love”
Jim will be greatly missed and loved forever.
Shirley, Suzanne, Wayne and families
TAYLOR, James George (Jim)
Jim, formally of Makerua, was a farmer in Opiki for 40 years and recently retired to Palmerston North.
Passed away suddenly at Palmerston North Hospital on Saturday 30th November 2024, aged 81 years. Loving and devoted husband and best friend of Shirley for 56 years. Loved Father of Suzanne and Wayne, and a cherished Grandpa.
‘In God’s care you rest above,
In my heart you rest with love’
Family and friends are invited to a service for Jim held at the Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 11th December 2024, at 1pm.
Jim will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
All messages to Jim’s Family c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North, or on Jim’s tribute page - www.thelychway.co.nz/tributes/
Notice by The Lychway Funeral Directors
Funeral service held at The Lychway Chapel
Tributes
Condolences to Shirley. Suzanne and Wayne .Jim and Shirley were my neighbour's in Awapuni ....lovely people .special time helping them pack before they went to Bupa .Jim always good humored despite health problems RIP Jim .Big loss to family
Maria Moxham December 6, 2024 Thoughts with Mrs Taylor, Suzanne & Wayne. Always remember Mr Taylor going past our place on Okuku Road while he was on his way to or from his farm runoff on his motorbike and you used to get this humongous wave and smile. RIP
Mike Christie Wayne and Suzanne, sorry to hear of your loss, Jim was a character and always nice to converse with, he will be sadly missed. Bruce and Sharon Wilton Our sincere sympathy to Shirley and family. It was always lovely to bump into Shirley and Jim since we moved away from being their neighbours across the road on Okuku Rd in the early 80s when we first got married. Jim was a lovely friendly man and always interested in our families. Lynsey Vining In loving memory of our Brother, Worshipful Brother Jim Taylor Past Master. Jim was a valued member of Te Awahou Masonic Lodge No.133 joining our Lodge in 1993 from the Mangahao Lodge No.236 when that Lodge closed. He remained a member until 2021 when he retired to Palmerston North. Jim was always ready to accept any task within the Lodge and regularly stepped in to assist in the well running of the Lodge. He will be missed. The Master, officers and brethren of Te Awahou Lodge send heartfelt condolences to his family. Allan and the Late Shirley We will miss your company over your time at Riverstone Village and Probus Lynda Jeffery I´ve arrived from Australia to be told this sad news. I shall be at the funeral for sure. Jim was a great friend and boss and our hearts go out to Shirley,Wayne and Suzanne and your Grandies. Loads of love and prayers for you all at this time. He´s with the Lord and it´s our loss and Jim´s gain. We rejoice but it is with heavy hearts that we will miss him. Love always, Lynda Jeffery ( Richards) and family. Helen smith Sincere sympathy to Shirley and family, Jim and Shirley being members of The Manawatu Shetland Society for many years. Fond memories at many gatherings and good chats. Many times had talks with Jim. Very sad to read of his passing. Helen Smith. Dave Jennings Condolences from the Jennings family, from Okuku.
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Funeral service held at The Lychway Chapel
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