This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Taylor, Nielsen, Bluth Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2404/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 10/16/08 FAIRVIEW, Idaho - Ray Nielsen Taylor, 87, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was born May 16, 1921, in Banida, Idaho, to James Daniel and Teressa Albina Nielsen Taylor. He attended school at Preston High School, University of Idaho, and BYU in Provo, Utah. He married Elaine Bluth on Jan. 27, 1948, in the Mesa LDS Temple. Ray was an active member of the LDS Church and served a mission to New Mexico. He enjoyed riding horses and working on the farm. He loved the Scouting program and worked with the Scouts for many years. Ray is survived by his wife, Elaine, of Ammon, Idaho; two daughters Laura Lue Allen, of Minburn, Iowa, and Rebecca (Becky) Kessinger, of Ammon, Idaho; a son James B. Taylor, of Shelley, Idaho; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Dan Taylor; and a sister, Donna Lue Vasser. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl, Blaine, Preston, and Nile; a sister, Kristy; and a grandson, Courtney Niederer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at noon in the Fairview 2nd Ward Chapel with Bishop Lewis Palmer conducting. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church in Fairview, and Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., also at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.