Birth date: Mar 18, 1946 Death date: Dec 22, 2025
James Harvey “Jim” Taylor, 79, of Orem, Utah, passed away on December 22, 2025. A devoted husband, father, teacher, and artist, Jim will be remembered for his creative spirit, generous heart, and unwavering determination. Jim was Read Obituary
Jim was intelligent, passionate, and hardworking. He loved sharing his passion with others. He remembered things about us and took interest in our lives. He shared tips about bread making, cooking, and other shared hobbies. He gave us paintings and taught us how to frame them. He was always happy to share a laugh and a sweet treat.
I grew up spending summers with Uncle Jim and Aunt Debbie, playing croquet and badminton, helping in Jim‘s garden, and always enjoying our time as only carefree kids can! Thank you Jim for being part of my life. Now a small part of his life hangs above the piano in my home and I miss those visits.
I love my dear uncle Jim. Some of my earliest memories were spending time with him in the river learning to fish. He was patient with me as I was scared to death to touch those slimy things. He showed me where the water would Eddie and create a place of rest for the fish. This is where we fished together. I shared a love of beautiful things with my uncle. As a young student and aspiring artist I remember visiting his home and spending time in the basement looking at his latest paintings or bronze work. As a BYU student interested in art he provided good counsel and mentorship around how to keep art and a love for the beauty of things a part of my life but not as a source of income, as he had worked so hard to do what he loved. He talked at length of the challenge to stay true to what you love and consider art and to also create what others will love and buy. I admire him for his struggle and purpose snd willingness to do hard things for what he loved. I never met my grandfather as he died in the scouting accident before I was born. I did, though in a small way, feel like I met him and knew him through the lives of my uncles. I know Jim is with his loving parents and grandparents now. Will forever be grateful for my uncle Jim in my life. Mike Olson
Our family enjoyed his artisan bread that he was kind enough to share with us.
I loved to see Jim's painting inside the Mount Timpanogos Temple. What a gift of art he had and blessed so many people with!
