Father Robert H. Taylor, S.J., died Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, California.  He was 89 years old.  Born in Stoneville, South Dakota, on November 9, 1917, Cog entered the Society of Jesus at Sacred Heart Novitiate, Los Gatos, on September 6, 1940.  He pronounced final vows on August 15, 1967, at Loyola University in Los Angeles, California.  May he rest in peace.

All members of the California Province and those applied to it are to offer or celebrate one first intention Mass and members of the Jesuit Community at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center and those attached to it but living elsewhere (cf. 2007 Catalogus USA, pg. 38) are to offer or celebrate one additional first intention Mass for the repose of Cog’s soul.

Vigil Service:

Sunday, August 19, 7:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Jesuit Center Chapel
300 College Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Mass of Christian Burial:

Monday, August 20, 10 a.m.
Sacred Heart Jesuit Center Chapel
300 College Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Committal:

Following Mass of Christian Burial
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
490 Lincoln Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at LMU on a later date.

Notes of condolence may be sent to:

Sr. Patricia Ann Taylor, B.V.M. (sister)
B.V.M. Center 
1050 Carmel Drive, #456 
Dubuque, IA 52003-7999

In Christ’s Peace,

Alfred Naucke, S.J.
Socius