Francis Taylor Jr.

Francis (Frank) Thomas Taylor Jr. from Cleaklake, Calif., peacefully passed away on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013.

He was born on September 28, 1937, in Westwood, Calif., to Grace and Francis Thomas Taylor Sr.

He is survived by six sisters, Grace Fisher-Gilmore (Will), Joyce Wilkinson, Jennifer Miles (Henry), Darlene Major (Kenny), Nancy Lindblom (Barry) and Lillian Loyd (Dan); 13 children, Elizabeth Hunsaker (Drew), Suzanne Valentine (David), Victoria Taylor, Sabra Albritton (Josh), Frank Taylor III, Moroni Taylor (Suzanne), America Johnson (Martin), Sequoyah Wasson (Darren), Tessie Porter (Jason), Cheyenne Taylor, Dakota Taylor and Seneca Taylor; 40 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Grace Busk (2006).

He was a loving father and very proud of his children. He was an active part in his community. He published The Outlook for many years keeping the community connected and informed. He was an artist, author, writer, photographer and cinematographer.

He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Johannesburg, South Africa Mission in 1958. His keen wit and giving heart will be missed.

There will be a memorial service for him at the LDS Church on 800 Brookside Rd. Stockton, CA on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There also will be a memorial service at the LDS Church on 8702 W Campbell, Phoenix, AZ 85037, on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 2:30 p.m.

He will be laid to rest in Janesville, Calif.