Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

 

Bernard Taylor

Aug. 28, 1941 - May 5, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 5/8/2008
SOUTH BEND - Bernard Taylor, 66, of South Bend, IN, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family. Bernie was born on August 28, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Robert A. and Marie (Ford) Taylor, and had resided in South Bend since January 1979, coming from Titusville, PA. On August 19, 1967, in Homestead, PA, he married Margaret "Peg" (Selis) Taylor, who survives. Along with his loving wife of 40 years, Peg, he is survived by one daughter, Peggy (Russ) Matthys of Granger; two sons, Bernie (Graceann) Taylor of Granger and Bob (Allison) Taylor of South Bend; nine grandchildren, Therese, Emiliana, Brenna and Colette Taylor, Meghan and Katie Taylor, and Lindsay, Abbey and Dominic Matthys; and a brother, James Taylor of New Jersey. His parents and one sister, Evelyn Taylor, preceded him in death.

 

Bernie was a devoted family man who considered faith and family the greatest gifts in his life. Spending time with his family, especially tobogganing at Pokagon State Park, reading scripture, fishing and taking walks were his favorite activities. Bernie was an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He served as a lector, extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, and sacristan. He coached girls' and boys' basketball at St. Anthony School where all of his grandchildren attend. In 1966 Bernie graduated from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh. During his life, Bernie worked as a registered pharmacist, as a pharmaceutical sales representative and most recently as a clinical consultant for CVS CAREMARK. Bernie was a member of the St. Joseph County Pharmacy Association.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, May 9, in St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, 2120 E. Jefferson, South Bend, IN 46615. Rev Derrick Sneyd and Rev. William Neidhart, C.S.C., will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 8:00 PM today in the Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, where a Rosary will be said at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bernard Taylor may be made to St. Anthony's School Library, in honor of his love of reading and his grandchildren. Contributions may also be made to Intercessors of the Lamb, 4014 N. Post Road, Omaha, NE 68112; or to Handmaids of the Most Holy Trinity, 23089 Adams Road, South Bend, IN 46628. Bernie's greatest desire was that everyone would know Jesus and experience the Love of God.