Obituary for Bernard F. Taylor

Bernard F. Taylor, age 78, of Maple Grove.

Preceded in death by his wife, Georgia; daughter, Debra; brother, Joe; sister, Jean; father, Joseph; and mother, Mary.

Survived by children, Mark (Gwen), Steve (Rhonda), Dan (Tracy), Sandy Nauer (Robert Werstlein), Vicki Hughes (Joe Parsons); 19 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; siblings, Raymond (Cheri) Taylor, Beatrice Hall, Robert (Eileen) Taylor; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, November 20, 2017, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park. Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2nd St. NE, Osseo, and one hour prior to mass at church Monday. Interment St. Vincent's Cemetery, Osseo.

Bernard Frances Taylor was born December 4, 1938 in Rice Lake, WI. In 8th grade he left school to help out on the family farm. At the age of 16 he moved to Minneapolis to find work.

While he was in Minneapolis he met the love of his life, Georgia Mae. They were married June 6, 1959 and lived in Minneapolis and that is where Mark, Steve, and Debbie came along. In 1965 they packed up the family and moved to Maple Grove, then along came Danny, Sandy, and Vicki.

Bernie worked for the City of Maple Grove for 30 years until he retired in 1999. A few years after retirement he lost his wife Georgia Mae to cancer. Six years later he lost his daughter Debra to a rare lung disease. Bernie always stayed positive and his faith got him through those tough times.

Bernie loved to spend time with his family and friends, fishing, wood working, camping, hunting, and gardening. Family meant everything to Bernie. He always had an open door policy. When you came over he made sure you felt welcome. His smile, positive attitude and funny stories would make you want to come back for more.

Bernie passed away unexpectedly due to congestive heart failure on November 13, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center, Coon Rapid. He left behind 5 children, 19 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed