Paul Eric Taylor was born on March 29, 1936, in Los Angeles, CA to Johanne and Jack Taylor. He graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1954, played junior college football, joined the National Guard, and received his degree in Recreation from San Francisco State University in 1962. Paul and Nancy were married in Oakland on June 30, 1962. Paul’s career in Parks and Recreation took him and his family from Oakland to Davis, and finally to Crescent City, CA in 1976. In 1978, Paul and Nancy bought Steelhead Lodge in Klamath with Paul’s longtime friend Max Villamor, which they successfully ran until 2004. Paul and Nancy moved to Nevada City, CA where they lived until Paul’s death. Throughout his lifetime, Paul enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing softball, the outdoors, maintaining lifelong friendships, and expressing his creativity through gardens and woodworking. He was also a handyman who was always fixing or building something.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nancy; sons Eric (Danielle) and Todd (Robin); and his five grandsons: Aaron, Trenton, Brennan, Carson, and Troy.
The family will be celebrating Paul’s life privately this fall.