In Loving Memory Of

James L. Taylor

James L. Taylor was born on October 24, 1918

in Alexander, North Dakota to Lester S. and Eliza-

beth A. (Dwyer) Taylor. He grew up on the family

farm in Charbon Township northwest of Alexan-

der, completing his elementary education in Char-

bonneau and graduating from Alexander High

School. He enrolled at Minot State Teachers College where he earned a

Standard Teaching Certificate. In 1939 he was one of ten students to en-

roll in the first Civilian Pilot Training Program sponsored by the college

and he earned his private pilot license.

In January, 1941, Jim enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve as a

Naval Aviation Cadet. He served throughout World War II in many ca-

pacities including flight instruction and managing flight deck operations

as a V-1 Division Officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill in

the Pacific theater. In May, 1945, the Bunker Hill was hit by two kami-

kaze pilots, rendering heavy damage to the vessel. He returned with the

damaged ship to Bremerton, Washington. After World War II, Jim re-

mained in the Naval Reserve flying transport aircraft in the United

States. He participated in the Berlin Airlift in Germany as a Naval Liai-

son Officer. He was honorably discharged from the Naval Reserve in

1949 with the rank of Commander.

Jim attended law school at the University of North Dakota earning

his law degree. He established a law office in Watford City where he

practiced until 2001. He married Patricia Knight in 1954 and helped

raise two sons, Tim and Kent. He was involved in many activities in-

cluding the North Dakota Bar Association, Knights of Columbus, and

Rotary, of which he was a charter member in the local club. He also

continued to operate the family farm and was an active pilot throughout

his life. He passed on his love of flying to his sons and grandsons,

among others. He loved spending time with his family and looked for-

ward to any chance he could to be with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his two sons and their wives, Tim and Teri, and

Kent and Kathy both of Watford City, ND; seven grandchildren, Nick,

Luke (Courtney Jellesed), Kelli, Adam, Brandon, Lisa (Brian) Felty and

Sarah (Sean) Preston Hesler; two great-grandchildren, Jett Patrick Taylor

and Carter Felty; seven nieces and nephews, Bill (Pat) Lindvig, Ron

(Rosalie) Lindvig, Georgann (Allen) Reel, Steve (Wanda) Lindvig,

Jeanine Lindvig, Elise Lindvig and Bob (Vicki) Lindvig; and several

cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Kathe-

rine (Bethel) Lindvig.

October 24, 1918 ~ October 28, 2010

In Memory OfIn Memory OfIn Memory OfIn Memory Of

James L. Taylor

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October 24, 1918 October 28, 2010

Alexander, North Dakota Watford City, North Dakota

Funeral ServiceFuneral ServiceFuneral ServiceFuneral Service

11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Epiphany Catholic Church

Watford City, North Dakota

Officiant ReaderOfficiant ReaderOfficiant ReaderOfficiant Reader

Father John Pfeifer Allen Reel

MusiciansMusiciansMusiciansMusicians

Caroline Schwartz ~ Organist

Nick & Adam Taylor

Scott & Jane Swenson CasketbearersCasketbearersCasketbearersCasketbearers

Nick Taylor Luke Taylor

Adam Taylor Brandon Taylor

Steve Lindvig Bob Lindvig

Honorary CasketbearersHonorary CasketbearersHonorary CasketbearersHonorary Casketbearers

Kelli Taylor Sarah Preston Hesler Lisa Felty

All of Jim’s Family & Friends

GreetersGreetersGreetersGreeters

4th Degree Knights of Columbus

Military HonorsMilitary HonorsMilitary HonorsMilitary Honors

Carl E. Rogen American Legion Post #29

North Dakota Veteran’s Honor Guard

IntermentIntermentIntermentInterment

Schafer Cemetery

Watford City, North Dakota

You may share your remembrances and condolences

with the family at the Fulkerson Funeral Home website

www.fulkersons.com

After Glow

I’d like the memory of me To be a happy one.

I’d like to leave an afterglow Of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo

Whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times

And bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve, To dry before the sun

Of happy memories that I leave When life is done.

Carol Mirkel