Jack Macklem Taylor, 1930-2026 Taylor, 95, of Santa Barbara passed away peacefully at Maravilla, Santa Barbara, on July 8, 2026. He was born in Santa Maria, California, on Dec. 11, 1930 to the late Verna Weldon and Lloyd Taylor.

During his early years, Jack grew up in Santa Maria, where he enjoyed riding bikes for his paper route, working at the car wash and going to Avila Beach for recreation, where he met the love of his life Marlene. They were married for more than 65 years before he passed away.

Jack graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as an electrical engineer, and later earned his master’s in mathematics at UCSB.

He worked for many years at GE Tempo in Syracuse, New York; Vandenberg AFB, Santa Barbara and Sunnyvale, California.

He was an avid bowler over the years, and was proud when he could take the kids to his league games and show them how he rolled that ball.

He enjoyed playing bridge with Marlene. Jack and Marlene were members of bridge clubs in Goleta, San Jose, California, and at Maravilla. In later years he enjoyed playing with his oldest son and daughter-in-law.

Jack enjoyed traveling the world. He tried his hand at being a travel agent after he retired. He booked trips with Marlene. and sometimes the kids, to places that include Mexico, England, France, Italy, Russia and Switzerland.

Jack is survived by his children Greg Taylor (Jan Schott), Marc Taylor (Annette) and Jeff Taylor (Maureen); seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marlene; sister Carol Tuck; and brother Lloyd Taylor.

Interment will be held privately by the family at Goleta Cemetery in Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to your favorite charity in Jack’s name.