William J. Taylor Jr. was born to William and Isabella (Klei) Taylor on November 19, 1946. Bill attended schools in Helena, Class of ’65. He worked for the Montana National Guard until he accepted a position with Bell Helicopter, working in Iran. Bill moved his family to Phoenix, AZ in 1978 where he was employed by Knight Transportation. He married Diana Schimetz in April of 1967. Their union blessed them with a daughter, Amanda Rae…whom he was very proud.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Bill and Liz Taylor and his sister, Dawn. He also leaves a sister, Betsy (Jim) Phillips of Helena, two nieces and their families in Great Falls.
He truly enjoyed boating and camping at the Gates of the Mountains. One activity he looked forward to was a good action movie and a bucket of buttered popcorn. Touring Arizona on his motorcycle was also a big thrill for him. Bill will be missed dearly by family and friends. Rest in peace, Daddy, I will miss you forever.
Services will be held at a later date.
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Monte Nick says
I’m so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. We were good friends during our teenage years. I remember having a good time in his neighborhood along with his good friends Mel King (also deceased), Gary Knapstead, Mike Spurzem, Kathy and Linda Swanson, Sandy Knapstead and others. I am glad I was fortunate to see him at our last class reunion.
RIP Bill
Monte
Dick Poepping says
For this day I have lost a Dear Friend, Bill I will always remember the good times at York bobsledding and the skating at Memorial Park. All though “God” has requested your presence in the wonderful place called “Heaven”. I will miss the smile.
Bill, Thank You for being a Wonderful and True Friend
God Bless You My Friend
Dick
Darlene Miller Scott says
Betsy and Family,
I have so many fond memories of growing up on National Avenue and of course, all of the “kids” that we grew up with. Bill was one of them. He was always a real nice guy, and the first guy that I dated. Back then, neighbors were part of your family. I wish we could have kept in contact as our lives matured. I will always remember playing baseball in the vacant lot across from Phiney’s, where the church is now, dancing to our favorite tunes in Spurzem’s back yard, and sneaking into the Sunset theater thru the back entrance in Mike Spurzem’s car. How did we ever get so many in that old car?? It seems like just yesterday.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. May your memories help to carry thru this difficult time.
Darlene
Jack Spurzem says
Betsy and family,
I am sorry for the lose of Billy. I remember all the fond times that we all spent together, whether it was playing ball, ice skating, sledding or just plain goofing off. I will cherish those days, I often which we could go back and enjoy those great times. You are in my prayers.
Deb Walter says
Amanda, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad, God bless. Deb Walter
michael spurzem says
Very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing! I have such fond memories of our neighborhood gang growing up. Bill was such a big part of that. His humor and craziness kept us entertained. I have been away from Helena for almost 50 years, but my memories of that time are some of my fondest. Rest in peace, Bill.
michael
Darrel & Carol Alm says
Betsy and family so sorry to see that Billy passed away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God comfort all of you during this time.
mickey street says
I remember the time I saw bill at the hotel in Tehran iran
and we had a glass of scotch
lots of memories in the national guard
im in Arizona and had no idea he was here
my symphaty,,,,,,,,,,,,,mick