March 10, 1940 – June 7, 2024    

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Norman Clarence Taylor at the Trinity Hospice in Kamloops, B.C. 

Alan was predeceased by his parents, long-time Merritt residents Robert Moses & Florence Alvina Taylor. Sisters Francis Fyall, Ruth Hayward, Grace Willin and brother Walter Taylor. 

He is survived by his wife Caroline Taylor (Holt) of Kamloops, B.C., children Ward (Tina) Taylor of Merritt, B.C. and Janice (Ian) Taylor of Hope, B.C., grandchildren Krystin (Ryan) Tourand of Merritt, B.C., Shelby (Shelby) Taylor of Penticton, B.C., Kayla Taylor of Kamloops, B.C., Ariel Taylor of Barriere, B.C., great-grandson Hudson Tourand of Merritt, B.C. and brother Arthur (Gloria) Taylor of West Kelowna, B.C. 

Alan was born in Merritt, B.C., while attending university at UBC in Vancouver he lived at Union College where he met his soon-to-be-wife Carol Holt. They married in the beautiful chapel at Union College in 1963. While attending university he worked summers with the Ministry of Highways. After university they moved to Vavenby, B.C. where he became the principal and teacher while awaiting the birth of his first-born child. 

After the birth of his son, he returned to Ministry of Highways in Merritt, B.C. to start working as a surveyor, and along the way he acquired many different positions within the ministry. The three of them along with niece Diane (Fyall) Janzen Hope, B.C., enjoyed many trips to places such as Tofino, Disneyland, and the Oregon Coast. After many years in Merritt, they had a daughter. In 1991, Alan accepted a position with the Ministry of Highways in Kamloops, B.C. and relocated to Kamloops. B.C. where he retired after more than 35 years with the Government of B.C. 

Alan was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners in both Merritt, B.C. & Kamloops, B.C. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and camping, so much so that he leased property at the now known Beaver Point Estates, where he built a seasonal home which he enjoyed for many years with his family. 

Thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Royal Inland Hospital and Trinity Hospice. 

A Celebration of life will be held at Nicola Lake, Merritt, B.C. at a date yet to be determined, with some close family and friends. 

“When I am gone, do not cry for me for I am in a place of love and happiness. Where I am there is no pain or loneliness, and I can be at ease. 

Mourn me today, but move on tomorrow, so that I may rest in peace.” 

You may offer a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service for the Taylor family. 

• Date : 2024-06-07
• Location : Kamloops