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Taylor -- Patrick N. Taylor, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2002 in the home of Gary and Anna King. Patrick was born in Buffalo, Wyoming on March 17, 1914. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois, as well as many nieces and nephews. Pat enlisted in the Air Force in 1940 during WWII. He came to Albuquerque in 1940 where he met and later married Lois Taylor, his wife of 55 years. Patrick retired from the Air Force in 1960 and spent an additional ten years in the Air Force Reserves. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Bombardiers Ground Maintenance. He served with General Wainwright in the Philippines and survived the Bataan Death March. Patrick enjoyed telling everyone, Im a U.S. Government Man. He was proud of his service to his country. He was an excellent auto mechanic in the Air Force and after. He continued working on his car and truck within just a few months of his death. Special thanks to Crossroads Hospice, whose dedicated nurses and techs allowed Patrick to die with dignity at home. Service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd. NE, with Pastor Jerome Wade officiating. Friends may visit at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park, on Monday from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
        Published on: Fri December 27, 2002