Monday, June 26, 2006
- NTS News
Richard S. Taylor, NTS Professor Emeritus of Theology and Missions (1961 – 1977), passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2006. He was 94.
Taylor attended Northwest Nazarene College (now University) before receiving undergraduate degrees from Cascade College and George Fox, both in Oregon, in 1942 and 1944, respectively. He received a Master’s Degree from PLNU (then Pasadena College) in 1945. He received his Doctor of Theology Degree in 1953 from Boston University School of Theology.
Taylor was a committed minister, serving in the roles of evangelist, pastor and teacher in a long career of service in and to the Church. He is also a retiree of the Education Department (now International Board of Education) at Nazarene Headquarters. In addition, Taylor was writer. His works included the Disciplined Life; Exploring Christian Holiness, Vol. 3: The Theological Formulation; and A right Conception of Sin.
Among those surviving Taylor is his wife, Maureen Box Taylor of Upland, CA. Taylor had two sons, David and Paul.
Funeral services will take place at the Upland (CA) First Church of the Nazarene on Monday, June 26 at 7:00pm. Rev. Greg Gates will be leading the service with several seminary graduates, past students of Dr. Taylor, particpating. Tributes can be e mailed to maureenbox@verizon.net.
Source Consulted: Nazarene News (www.ncnnews.com)