"Estelle, I am sorry for your loss of Bill. The two of you were a great team. I always admired the sincerity and care with which Bill visited the patients at St. Joe\'s. And it was always a good day when my lunch got delayed and I could share lunch with the two of you. May Bill rest in peace. May you come to peace in your own life. I did not learn of Bill\'s services until they were over (6/10). I am sorry I could not be there."
In loving memory of
William Taylor
Taylor, William E. "Bill", 83, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2014. Born on June 3, 1930 in Detroit, MI, Bill is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Estelle, and their three children; sons Bill (Nancy), Chris, and daughter Kathy (John) Hippensteel; five grandchildren, John (Michelle) Hippensteel, Marc (Jeanine) Taylor, Sarah (Ryan) Woon, Laura Hippensteel, Bryan Taylor and five great-grandchildren. Bill served a 20 year career in the Navy from 1947 - 1967. He was stationed on Coronado Island, CA as part of the Underwater Demolition Team 12 (later known as SEALS) and fought in the Korean War. After his military retirement, he became a manager for Ameron Corp. retail stores, which moved his family to different parts of the country. He and Estelle settled in Phoenix where Bill had a long career as warehouse manager for the Arizona State Prison system. Bill liked to travel, play golf, and work in his garden. He became a Master Gardner and looked forward to sharing his home grown fruits and vegetables with friends and family. For more than 25 years, Bill enjoyed square dancing as a member of the Crazy Eights Square Dance Club. Together, he and Estelle promenaded with their square dance friends traveling to several different cities. He loved people and spending time with family and friends. Bill's strong faith later led him to volunteer at St. Joseph's Hospital through the Stephen Ministries. He was always active and enjoyed volunteering. Some of Bill's most enjoyable times were spent with friends and family in their cabin in Forest Lakes, AZ. He loved the mountains and it wasn't long before he was volunteering for the Forest Lakes fire station. Bill touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be Sunday, June 8 from 6 - 8 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix. Services will be Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3801 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix. Burial will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's name to St. Joan of Arc Church or the SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Suite 108A-361, Carlsbad, CA 92122.