George Allie Taylor

George Allie Taylor
January 20, 1941-January 17, 2026
Born: Galesburg, Illinois
Passed away: Bellingham, WA following a long illness
Parents: John and Nelle Humberstone Taylor
 
Survived by: his wife of nearly 35 years, Judy Selstead Moreau Taylor
His brother, Jack Taylor (Jackie) and sister, Irene Taylor.
Son Terry L Taylor and daughter Marnie Taylor. 
 
Stepchildren: Rich Moreau (Connie), Michael Moreau (Renee,) Deanna Moreau Glaze
(Randy), Granddaughter Syvana King (Chase) and great grandson Cash Michael King
 
George joined the US Marine when he was just 17; serving from 1958-1962.
 
When he was a small boy his father moved his family to the Portland area. It was here that George
developed his love for wildlife and the outdoors. He would go off by himself into the woods fishing or
even to spend the night alone.
 
George had a knack for art even as a young boy in grade school where his teacher recognized his
talent. Perhaps because of the encouragement from his teacher plus family and friends along the
way, art became a lifelong part of his life. He eventually went on to earn a BA in Art at Western Illinois
University.
 
Late 1960’s to early 1980’s he was married Cheryl Lawhorn, settling in Illinois. But he always wanted
to get back to the Pacific Northwest. Which he finally accomplished in the early 1970’s when he
moved his family to Western Washington. In 1989 he met Judy and they were married in 1991. They
enjoyed participating in art shows together and some traveling until George developed health issues
in 2013.
 
He was an avid cartoonist, artist in multiple mediums, writer, historian. He had cartoons published in
the Saturday Evening Post, Playboy, National Wildlife and on the editorial pages of the Bellingham
Herald. His art graces the homes of family and friends. Our great grandson especially enjoys his
grandpa’s pictures.
 
He had a lifelong interest in education, learning and studying multiple subjects, reading, college
lectures, historical programs and watching the news from multiple viewpoints.
Above all he was a good, kind, reserved man with an offbeat sense of humor. He made me laugh
nearly every day; challenged my thinking and made life interesting. He was my best friend, my love,
my companion. I will miss him until the end of my days.