James L. Taylor

James Loren Taylor, 82, of Filer, Idaho formerly of Richfield, Idaho passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. 

James Loren Taylor was born March 10, 1942, in Delta Utah, to Loren Burgess Taylor and Effie May King. He attended elementary school in Delta until his family bought a ranch in Wells, Nevada, where he later graduated in 1961. Jim married Teddy Eriksen, his Eternal Love in 1963 at the Logan Utah LDS Temple. Together they have 8 children: Phyllis, David, Janette, Bryan, Bobby, Todd, Daren, and Laura.

Jim was a strong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had many callings in the church that included a member of the bishopric and scouting. He loved being a scout leader and made a huge difference in many young men’s lives over several years of service.

Jim worked many years for Wells Propane Gas Company and had previous jobs using his very artistic hands in upholstery. The majority of his life career was spent as a flooring contractor where he especially enjoyed building beautiful tile floors and showers for many businesses and people all over Nevada, Idaho, and Utah.

Jim loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. 

Jim’s family would like to express their thanks to the Eriksen family for their love and support. The special ladies and nursing staff at River Rock Assisted Living and St. Luke's Hospital in these last few weeks of his life.

James was preceded in death by his wife: Teddy, his Parents: Loren Burgess Taylor and Effie May King, and Sisters: Darlene Taylor, Carma Nicholas, and Lorna Housley.

He is survived by his sisters: Mary Jene Housley, Gloria Clark, Brothers: Bill Taylor, Keith Taylor, and Joe Taylor. Children: Phyllis (Dusty) Twitchell, David Taylor, Janette (Vandy) Twitchell, Bryan (Jennifer) Taylor, Bobby (Heather) Taylor, Todd (Shane) Taylor-Hoisington, Daren (Mary) Taylor, Laura (Dustin) Lewis. He has 33 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

A viewing for James will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter day-Saints, 840 Midway Street, Filer, Idaho 83328. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M.. A graveside service will follow at Richfield Cemetery, 480 East Nez Perce Ave., Richfield, Idaho 83349. 

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