George Robert (Bob) Taylor

On Wednesday, January 17, 2019 at the Kelowna General Hospital, Kelowna, BC. following a brief illness, Bob Taylor passed away at the age of 86 years.   Bob was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, 19 January 1932. He was the fifth of nine children born to Frank and Janet Taylor, (nee Will) High Bluff, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his parents, his beloved daughter, Lori Leanne, his beloved wife, Lorraine, brothers: Jim, Jack, Tom, Leslie and sister, Beth. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Penny Taylor of Portage la Prairie, (son, Tim (Kathy), children, Gavin and Kelsey), brother Les and his step-children: Morgan and family of Winnipeg; Brian (Vivian) and family of Brandon. His sister, Essie, (Vernon) Johnson and children: Tara (Dave) Kitt , and their children, Brett and Jordan; Dana (Ken) Templeton, and their children, Taylor and Madison, Brandon . Son, Robert Scott (Sharon Gruss), of Kelowna, and their children: Aric, of Calgary, and Kaylyn (Kirk) Gulick, of Tumbler Ridge, BC, and their sons, Julian and Emmett. Brother, William, of Brandon, and sister, Judy, of Portage la Prairie. Bob attended Portage Creek School, and later the University of Manitoba. He met his best friend and lifelong partner, Lorraine Robinson, when she was teaching at Portage Creek School, MB. Bob received his private pilot`s licence at Southport, in 1951. He joined the Winnipeg Police Service 1953, starting as a constable and retiring 36 years later as an inspector. During his service, he received two lifesaving awards. He and Lorraine were married in 1955. They made their home in Winnipeg, where Lorraine continued teaching for 35 years. Their son, Robert Scott, was born in 1960 and daughter, Lori Leanne, was born in 1962. Their life revolved around their family and community. Their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, Julian James and Emmett Daniel were the delight of their lives. Bob and Lorraine travelled to Sydney, Australia, for the 1988 Bicentennial World Fire and Police Olympics, where Bob competed in the police combat shoot. They had 30 great years at their summer home on Traverse Bay, Lake Winnipeg, and 21 winters in Yuma, Arizona. Other interests were: Toastmasters International (DTM), Les Gens de Bois wood carving club, family history, and Winnipeg Police Museum. Lorraine tamed a farm boy and supported him in all his endeavours. He leaves behind a wonderful loving and caring family. It is his wishes that cremation by Everden Rust, Kelowna, BC, will take place and there will be no funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date, set by Ronald Moffit Memorial Services, 204-856-3487, Portage la Prairie, MB. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery , Portage la Prairie, MB. 

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