John F. Taylor, 87

John F. Taylor, 87, of Athol, ID passed away February 16, 2014, at Hospice House in Hayden, ID with his family by his side.

John was born October 26, 1926, in Priest River, ID to Louis and Maria (Clementi) Taylor. He graduated from Priest River High School as salutatorian. He worked at Diamond Match Mill, Bunker Hill for 30 years, and Danielson Tool & Die. In 1951, he married Anita M. Dilley. They lived in Moyie Springs for many years and moved to Athol in 2006.

John was an avid mountain climber, and left registers on the top of over 50 mountains in Idaho and British Columbia, Canada. John also loved camping, photography, listening to many types of music, and spending time with his family.

John was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Joseph Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Anita, and their five children: Russ Taylor, Lynn Ploetzner (Karl), Julie Oliver, Gail Randall (Tim), and Mitch Taylor (Desi); seven grandchildren: Melanie Hammond, Joe Ploetzner, Jamie Ploetzner, Maren Jorgensen Green, Nicole Jorgensen, Danielle Taylor and Andrea Taylor; and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters: Leoda Newell and Emma Glazier.

Viewing will be held from 9 to 9:45 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m., at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel. The graveside service will follow at 1 p.m., at Pinegrove Cemetery in Rathdrum. Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel, is entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit John’s online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com. The family requests donations be made to Hospice House in Hayden, ID.