Curtiss Taber

Obituary of Curtiss Taber Curtiss H. Taber, 96, of Mount Dora, Florida, was born June 25, 1918 in Cherry Creek, New York to Harry A. Taber and Laura Curtiss Taber. He passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014. Curtiss owned and operated an Insurance Agency in Jamestown, NY and attended the First Baptist Church of Jamestown. After high school, he attended the University of Illinois. On April 1, 1941 he joined the U.S. Navy as a newly commissioned Ensign. On March 4, 1946, Curtiss was released from active duty in the U.S. Navy as a WWII Veteran and became a member of the U.S. Navy Air Reserves. In 1946 Curtiss moved back to Jamestown. During his time in Jamestown, he became very active in the American Legion and the First Baptist Church where he was a deacon for several years, an usher and then head usher for the remainder of his time in Jamestown. As an insurance agent in Jamestown, he was involved with the local board of Independent Agents and went on to serve on Board of Directors for the Independent Insurance Agents Association of New York (IIAANY). He was vice president for the Western New York Region of the IIAANY in 1971. Curtiss was also very active with the Jamestown Kiwanis Club where he worked on various fund raisers, eventually becoming President of Kiwanis. In 1966 he retired from the Naval Air Reserves as a Commander. In 1978 Curtiss sold the Insurance Agency and moved to Leesburg, FL. In Florida Curtiss and Lynette continued their love of cards and golf and were members of Silver Lake Golf and Country Club. Curtiss became a volunteer driver for hospice of Lake County for several years, driving hospice patients to doctor's appointments and sitting with them. In 2004 Curtiss moved into independent living at Waterman Village in Mt. Dora. While there, Curt served on the Hospitality Committee. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia T. Peppers of Fruitland Park, FL; son, Robert C. Taber of Jamestown, NY; grandchildren, Paul Taber, Jessica Fronzack , Philip Taber, Curtiss A. Peppers, Holly Peppers and several great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Lynette and sister, Phyllis Kades. He also leaves behind Trudy Voltz who was a very special lady in his life. A funeral service will be held at The Garden of Life Fellowship Hall at Waterman Village, Mt. Dora on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 10.00 AM with Chaplain Alan Jones officiating. Interment will be in Pine Level Cemetery, Oxford, FL.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Lake County or Charity of choice. Services A funeral service will be held at The Garden of Life Fellowship Hall at Waterman Village, Mt. Dora on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 10.00 AM with Chaplain Alan Jones officiating. Interment Interment will be in Pine Level Cemetery, Oxford, FL.

Curtiss Taber

June 25, 1918 - July 24, 2014