In Memoriam (Harvey Darrel Taylor, 1917–1963)

In recognition of his devoted service as editorial board member of Brigham Young University Studies this issue is gratefully dedicated to Harvey Darrel Taylor, who lost his life as an Explorer leader of the Pleasant View Ward of Provo, Utah, in a tragic accident between Escalante, Utah, and Hole-in-the-Rock June 10, 1963.

Dr. Taylor became a teacher of Spanish at Brigham Young University in 1948 and served as chairman of the Department of Languages from 1959 to the time of his death. He was a remarkable teacher and scholar, loved and respected by both students and colleagues.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ was the foundation of his life. In addition to his academic career he served over five years as bishop in student wards at B.Y.U. His commitment to a calling was never partial. Each activity received the full force of his creative intelligence. As a teacher he was also a bishop, and as a bishop he was also a teacher. He did not, nor could he, separate truth from truth nor virtue from virtue; he saw the arts as manifest support for testimony, and testimony as manifest support for the arts. His aim was to synthesize experience into meaning. His life was outstanding as a life of service, each distinction and attainment only increasing his ability to serve.

Son of the distinguished educator and administrator Dr. Harvey L. Taylor and Lucelle Rhees Taylor, he is also survived by his wonderful wife Barbara Brossard Taylor and by his five children, James Harvey, Susan, Stephen, Margaret, and Daniel.