Philip Taylor

Age 88, Scientist, Naturalist Former Director, Science Museum of Minnesota Born December 16, 1921, in Mpls. Died January 30, 2010 after a life filled with curiosity, imagination, and enthusiasm. Served as a Marine Corps medic in the South Pacific 1942-1945. Degrees from Univ. of Minn, 1948 & 1952. Director, Science Museum of Minnesota, 1959-1991. Led the construction of the Science Museum building at 10th & Wabasha & formation of the Warner Nature Center, & St. Croix Valley Watershed Research Station. Pioneered the use of theater techniques in museums & installed the world's 2nd Omnimax Theater. An avid outdoorsman, Phil belonged to many civic organizations & was active in local government in Lakeland, where he lived on his beloved St. Croix. Phil was generous as a colleague, mentor, and friend. Children and animals loved him. Survived by his loving wife Molly, her 4 children & families, cousins, nieces & nephews. MEMORIAL SERVICE Fri., Feb. 12, 11 AM, Ascension Episcopal Church, 214 3rd St. N., Stillwater, reception following. Private burial. The family gratefully thanks friends, staff, & volunteers at Boutwell's Landing and Greeley Nursing Home and Hospice for all their loving care. Online condolences at bradshawfuneral.com . In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the PHIL TAYLOR MEMORIAL FUNDs at Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave N, Marine on St. Croix, Mn 55047, or to Ascension Episcopal Church.