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| Barry Taylor (2007) |
Taylor Made Office Systems
San Francisco, CA
Email Elaine Taylor: (Click Here)
Email Casey Taylor (son) (Click Here)
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| John and Barry 1990 |
Taylor Made Office Systems
Barry Taylor co-founded Taylor Made Office Systems, Inc. in 1972 with Lou Gernhardt . They grew Taylor made to 9 locations with revenues of $50 million dollars and in June of 1989 AOP purchased the company and Barry continued operating Taylor Made and 1995 he was named Northern California Division President until 1998 at which time Barry Taylor retired from AOP.
Today, Elaine, and Barry's family continue their strong commitment to the Taylor Family Foundation. The pride and joy of the Taylor Family is it's Foundation, which is "committed to preserving the wellness and enhancing the quality of life for children in Northern California with life-threatening illnesses, disabilities, and youth at-risk." Over the last 18 years, the Foundation developed, built, and today maintains Camp Arroyo, a specially built camp for children with life threatening illnesses. To date, over 10,000 children have had the time of their lives at Camp Arroyo. Equally significant, everything has been, and continues to be, at no cost to the camper's family which is often burdened with extraordinary medical bills. For many children, a week at Camp Arroyo is the highlight of their year - a place where they are free to be themselves among peers with the same afflictions or issues, free from ridicule, staring, or self-consciousness, often for the first times in their life. To find out how you can help the Taylor Family Foundation, please see the website at www.ttff.org.preserving the wellness and enhancing the quality of life for Northern California children with life-threatening illnesses, disabilities, and youth at-risk." To find out how you can help the Taylor Family Foundation, click here.Click Here: Video Taylor Family Foundation
Barry"s sons Clint and Casey are in the office equipment business and in the water cooler business. They have revived the "Taylor Made" name in Northern California. Click Here for Taylor Made Office Products and Click Here for Taylor Made Water Systems
Click Here to Read Comments made by Barry's son Casey about the Taylor Foundation
Barry Taylor passed away Saturday (11/16/13) at 4:15pm of a massive heart attack! He would have been 75 in Dec. 2013
Here are the details on the services.
A long ways off for many of the ALCO group, but there's some planning to do!!
It’d be great to get it out to the old gang!
Thanks.
Casey Taylor
Dear ALCO Friends,
We will be hosting a "Celebration" of Barry's beautiful life on Saturday, January 11th, 2014 at 2:00pm till were are done celebrating. We would love for you to join us and please feel free to share a story if you are so inclined. Looking forward to spending some time with all of you. Please RSVP to ttff@ttff.org
The Taylor Family Foundation.
5555 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550 • phone: 925.455.5118 • fax: 925.455.5008 • e-mail: ttff@ttff.org • Tax ID: 94-3262932
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Hoping you can help support these wonderful children during their hard times.
Thanks,
Barry Taylor
barry@tmbs.net
925-309-4799 Home Office
THE TAYLOR FOUNDATION
Established in 1989. Over the past two decades, The Taylor Family Foundation has helped
more than 40,000 children and 70,000 parents by providing respite and unique camp opportunities for Northern California children with life threatening illnesses and developmental disabilities.
For more information go to www.ttff.org.
Re: Barry Passing:
A shame-good memories. Will pray for his family.
So sad. Too young.
Barry was a good friend and he will be missed!
I am so sorry to hear about Barry. He had a great thirst for life and brought a sense of enthusiasm and purpose to everything he did in business and in life. My dad once said, that all you want in the end is to leave footprints in the sand. I believe Barry’s were deep, and impacted many. I think all of us will remember him with a smile on his face and his hand extended in friendship. Thanks Jim, for keeping us all informed. Ed
Thx Jim, very sad !
Guy
Barry Taylor had major impact on the Office Technology business and gave so much of himself to so many. I have been in the business for 43 years and he helped me see my potential and shaped my career for many years. He will be missed. Gods Speed Barry
Michael and Cheryl Myr
I first met Barry in 1982…he was a friend and teacher…as well as a tremendous person. He will be missed by all…my families' thoughts and prayers go out to Elaine and the entire Taylor family. He was a unique individual and an inspiration to all who knew him.
John Stuart
Shock and disbelief! Barry was the epitome of healthy living. My thoughts & prayers go out to Elaine & the entire Taylor Family. Barry was the consummate, successful entrepreneur. He was always their if you needed a second opinion, He was very generous w/ his time & pocket book for those in need, He was exceptionally bright and a great mentor and confidant for me. God speed my Friend! Lee
Our prayers and thoughts are with Elaine and family as we both mourn and celebrate the wonderful life that Barry brought to all who knew him. Barry has been both a personal and business friend since the 70's and he always brought fun and joy when and where ever we met. We will miss him. God bless.
Margaret and Bill Cronin
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