James Taylor

1949 ∼ 2008

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James Austin "Jim" Taylor, 58, of Orange, died Thursday, March 6, 2008.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 10, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Jim worked for F.E.I. Corporation, working all over the world, as an engineer and was the best at what he did. He served in the Vietnam War for the U.S. Navy. Jim was a very hard working family man, who loved boating activities because it included family.

Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Hoa Nga Taylor; sons and daughter-in-law, Chi Taylor, 39, of Florida, James Taylor, 35, of Orange, and John Taylor, 31, and Evelyn of Orange; grandchildren, Christopher Taylor, Joshua Arthur, and Madison and Austin Taylor; brother, Robert Taylor of New Port Richey, FL; and sister, Meredith Piniella of Sayville, NY.

Condolences

Carl W. Mansdorf July 2, 2014

Carl W. Mansdorf lit a candle in memory of James Taylor

Anonymous March 26, 2008

Dear Nga-san, This is Ushio. It has been almost 4 years since I met you in Singapore with Jim-san. We had very good time with your margarita and shrimps at nice apartment on Orchard Road. I had seen Jim-san few times after that, whenever he came to Toky##imported-begin##Ushio, Ryoko##imported-end##

Anonymous March 26, 2008

I just recently within the last year just met Jim, but in the short time that I have known Jim, he taught me alot and was always willing to take the extra time and work with me if I needed extra help, which means alot from a service stand point. he will b##imported-begin##Richard Rosales##imported-end##

Anonymous March 19, 2008

I want to say thank you for your help and advice during my time in FEI service team. I will miss you. You were a very nice person to work with. Thank you,##imported-begin## Sean Da##imported-end##

Anonymous March 19, 2008

Dearest Nga, My family share in your heartbreak and sadness over the sudden loss of your beloved Jim. We will miss him tremendously at 'our' family events. Nga, I am so grateful for all the beautiful times that Austin and Madison shared with their devote##imported-begin##Bitsy, James, Lauren & Caitlin##imported-end##

Anonymous March 18, 2008

It may be too late to write in this Guestbook. I was on leave when the news come. Jim, Thank for all the knowlage you teach to me.##imported-begin##Eko Budi Setiyo##imported-end##

Anonymous March 17, 2008

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful ##imported-begin##Your Loving Family##imported-end##

Anonymous March 17, 2008

Jim was indeed a classic. He will be greatly missed. I will enjoy many fond memories of our time together at FEI "telling and selling FIB's". My best kanpai memory in Tokyo was with Jim. My condolences to the Taylor family.##imported-begin##Robert Stroud##imported-end##

Anonymous March 15, 2008

Sue and I send our deepest sympathies to all the family and friends of Jim Taylor. It was an honor to help in the service. As many of you know, Jim and I had a very close working relationship. He was responsible for hiring me as a Sr. Field Service##imported-begin##Doug and Sue Harper##imported-end##

Anonymous March 15, 2008

I remember meeting Jim back in 1996 when I started with FEI, he was a true force of nature, living and working with a zest that carried you along with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time. I will always remember him as larger t##imported-begin##Ken Hubbard##imported-end##

Anonymous March 14, 2008

I enjoyed working with you during my time at FEI. Thank You Jim for your energetic personality and strong spirit. My deepest condolences to your family.##imported-begin##Kevin Filter##imported-end##

Anonymous March 14, 2008

Jim, I always appreciated your straight forward thinking and the ability to see the humorous side of things. I'm definately going to lift one in your honor tonight. Good luck on your next adventure. Noel P Martin##imported-begin##Noel P Martin##imported-end##

Anonymous March 14, 2008

My Condolences to Jim's Family. I worked and new Jim Taylor for many years. His kindness and good energy will be greatly missed. His talents as a technical individual will be greatly missed as well. He touched alot of people in a good way. Jim; may God##imported-begin##Eugene King##imported-end##

Anonymous March 14, 2008

I remember Jim and his big smile. He was a good guy to have around when the going got tough. He'll be missed.##imported-begin##Andrew trzynka##imported-end##

Anonymous March 13, 2008

Jim and I worked for FEI for over 10 years together. In those years we traveled the globe. Places like Holland, Japan, Singapore and the list goes on. I have lots of fond memories of Jim and I trying the local dishes and beers at each of our stops. Sm##imported-begin##Allen Needham##imported-end##

Anonymous March 13, 2008

I have enjoyed a long acquaintance with Jim ever since I began my work with FEI. He helped us establish the service system in Japan. Thanks to his wonderful personality the Japanese team was able to build a strong solidarity. My wife and I have pleasan##imported-begin##Seishi Kikuchi Mr.##imported-end##

Anonymous March 11, 2008

Jim was my first mentor, when I joined FEI way back in 2001. He was very thourogh in his knowkedge, and very methodical in his work. He tought me a lot of things and made me comfortable on FEI-tools during my early days in FEI, specially on Big Dual Beams##imported-begin##Atul Rege##imported-end##

Anonymous March 11, 2008

My fondest memories of Jim are the ones we just shared together on our most recent business trip to Israel. This was the first time I really got to work with Jim outside of Hillsboro. During our time there we forged a great work relationship and friendsh##imported-begin##Lawrence Wan##imported-end##

Anonymous March 11, 2008

It's so shock to heard such a good guy leave for us.I am so appreciate for James's teaching and it's really my pleasure to work with Jame. Jame, Hope you have peace and good day in heaven.##imported-begin##Tony Huang##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

My condolences go out to Jimâ??s family and friends, a man that will be missed by all that he befriended and worked. Jim certainly had a fun loving attitude and always lifted the spirits of those he worked with. Respectfully, John Fredette##imported-begin##John Fredette##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

Jim-san Thank you from my heart My condolences go to the whole Jim-san's family##imported-begin##Bando##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

Jim was one of the best friends I had at FEI. I have worked with him for about the last 10 years and he was truly the best at what he did. Jim will be sorely missed, but frequently and happy remembered. The best to you all. Jerry##imported-begin##Jerry Scrivner##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

It has been my pleasure to work with Jim in TSG since I was hired in 2000. He was a good man who will be greatly missed. My best memory is of Jim playing with his grandchildren while on the daily escalation call. He dearly loved the grandchildren.##imported-begin##Jim Davis##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

I have been working with Jim over more then 10 years and I have always seen him as one of my friends in FEI. It has always been a pleasure to work with Jim and enjoy life after working hours. Jim you will be missed not only by your family but also in FEI ##imported-begin##Corne van Sommeren##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

Wishing you long life and good memories of Jim. I remember Jim as always so full of life and telling me he was going to be the best engineer I had ever seen....and he lived up to his word. I will remmeber his smile and laughter.##imported-begin##Rosale C Berne##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

Jim, you were always giving and I will remeber your hard work and dedication. Thank you, Steve Rosenberg##imported-begin##Steve Rosenberg##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

I've had the privalage of working with Jim on several occasions and truely appreciate his dedication to getting the job done right. Jim will be missed by all at FEI that knew him. My condolences go out to all of Jim's family and friends.##imported-begin##Ron Kelm##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

I knew Jim when I was working at the University of Maryland. I enjoyed talking with him and respected his competence and liked very much his sense of humor. I will miss him, and extend my deepest sympathies to his family.##imported-begin##Jon Orloff##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

Jim Was one of the best persons I have worked with at FEI. He was a very resourceful person while at work and fun have around after work. I will greatly miss him. My condolences go out to the Taylor family.##imported-begin##Carlos Melendez##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

Jim was a much relied upon resource and will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to the Taylor family.##imported-begin##Bob Johnson##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

Jim, thanks for teaching me so much in so little time. My thoughts are with you and your family. You definitely are missed, and will be years to come.##imported-begin##Jacob Benson##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

It was always a pleasure to spend time with Jim, whereever our paths crossed in the World. He exemplified what you want from a co-worker and friend. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences go out to all of Jim's family and ##imported-begin##Richard Young##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

I've known Jim since he started at FEI and have lots of great memories of him, my favorites being when FEI had a FIB 200 at the M&M show in New Orleans and Jim was the engineer. He rigged a great tent over the microscope so that the condensation dripping ##imported-begin##Andree Kraker##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

From all of the folks here in Japan we pass on our deepest and heartfelt condolences. Words cannot describe the contributions Jim made to FEI as a whole and on behalf of all of us here allow me to say that the work he did in Japan was extremely appreciate##imported-begin##Brian Pipes##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

The first time co-work with you is on Dec-1995. You are come to Taiwan for DB820 installation in TI-Acer Company. You are very nice. You teach me how to do a good filed service and technical knowledge. I learn from you very much. Thanks Jim, You are alw##imported-begin##Charles Chen##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

Jim, You are my first training teacher when I did joinin the FEI 2000, We got lots of chances working together, You always gave me so greatful help during my work, I am really want to say THANK YOU again on the face, but now...You are the best preson I ha##imported-begin##Herbert Yuan##imported-end##

Anonymous March 10, 2008

First time I met Jim, when he was posted to Singapore couple of years back to support the service activities in SEA. He introduced me to his lovely wife when I visited them at Somerset Service Apartment. He bought me a beautiful Vietnam silk material as a##imported-begin##Zaiton Hassan##imported-end##

Anonymous March 9, 2008

My family and I would like to send my condolences to the Taylor family. I will miss Jim with all of my heart, Jim was not only colleague at work but a good friend and mentor. Ken Adachi##imported-begin##Ken Adachi##imported-end##

Anonymous March 9, 2008

Jim was the greatest teacher to us all in Japanese service group, on both technical and vibrant life style, which we all cherished. Everyone wanted to go out drinking with him, to hear his stories. We miss his laughter very much.##imported-begin##Gima, Takeharu##imported-end##

Anonymous March 8, 2008

So sorry to hear about Jim, I pray God will give strength and comfort to all of you.##imported-begin##Nathan Merritt##imported-end##