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Herbert Robert Taylor, 94, of Prineville, passed away Feb. 23, 2010.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2010, at Juniper Haven Cemetery in Prineville. Pastor Carol Parker will officiate.
Herbert was born Jan. 5, 1916, in Fort Rock, Ore., to Vernon and Mary (Langdon) Taylor. He attended school in Prineville.
After school, Herbert entered the U.S. Army. Herbert served his country during the WWII era and was sent to Germany.
When his tour of duty was completed, he returned to Prineville. It was at this time Herbert became a timber faller, and worked in Prineville and the surrounding areas. Herbert was a timber faller until he retired.
Herbert married Opal Croy on June 6, 1941, in Prineville.
Herbert enjoyed collecting rocks and arrowheads, fishing, hunting, playing cards, and took great joy in spending time in the John Day area.
He is survived by his son, Terry Eugene Taylor of Canyonville, Ore.; daughter, Donnie Puckett of Prineville; sister, Thelma Demaris of Culver; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Herbert is preceded in death by his wife, parents, two sisters and one brother.
Contributions may be made to PMH Hospice 1201 N.E. Elm St. Prineville, OR 97754, 541-447-2510.
The family has entrusted Whispering Pines Funeral Home with the arrangements.
