Obituary of Bernard Kenneth Taylor

1925 - 2011

Longtime resident of Cranbrook, Bernie Taylor, passed away at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook on September 16, 2011.

At his request no service will be held.

Bernie was born on September 17, 1925 in Vancouver, the youngest of three children. Bernie is survived by Helen, his wife of 64 years, his four children, Randy (Joanne), Brian (Sue), Linda and Trent (Judy). He is also survived by his brother Lew (Pat), 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Lewis and Amy and his sister Mary.

Bernie served in World War II with the Canadian Navy. He married Helen (nee Voisey) on December 22, 1946, and together they raised their four children in Cranbrook. Bernie started out as a meter reader for the City, then later delivered oil to residents in Cranbrook and Kimberley. Most will remember him as the owner of Reddy Service, a Shell station on Cranbrook Street and later as co-owner with Helen of Reddy's RV Sales and Service at the end of the strip.

Bernie was a friend to all. His greetings of "hello partner" and "you bandit" will be remembered. We should always take the time, as he did, for a short visit.

Farewell Partner!

Memorial donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch # 24.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com