In Memory of YNC(SS) Ernie Taggart, USN Ret.

Since 03-26-07

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Updated 03-27-07: replaced long loading BMPs with progressive JPEGs

Favorite Sayings:

“The love of my life, my beautiful wife, my Bunkie!”

“Love you bushels, barrels and truck loads!”

(We’d say, to each other)

 During a time like this We learn how much Our friends really mean to us.

Your expression of sympathy Will always be treasured. 

The family of Ernest Taggart

 Ernest Taggart, 64, Silverdale, WA, died of cancer Sunday at Harrison Medical Center.

He was born in Shelbyville, IN, to Orval Tracy and Ella Jane (Seward) Taggart.  He graduated from Klamath Falls High School in Klamath Falls, OR, in 1960.  On November 25, 1972, he married Dreena J. Smyth in Victoria, B.C.  He graduated from Olympic College in 1987 and 1988 with an associate of arts degree and an associate’s degree of technical arts, and mid-management.  Mr. Taggart served in the Navy from 1960 to 1980 as a diesel boat operator.  Following his Navy career he was a civil servant for 20 years before retiring in 2005.  He also owned and operated Ernie’s Mow ‘n’ Go for two years.

Survivors include his wife; his son Travis Taggart; and his brother, Lloyd and sister Carlyn Taggart.

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Riff’s Life Tribute Center.  Donations: Sub Vets Scholarship Fund, Bremerton Chapter, P. O. Box 465, Silverdale, WA, 98383.