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Dr. Jeffrey S. Taylor

Dr. Jeffrey S. Taylor passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.

He was born August 27, 1944 in Grand Ledge, the son of Ralph and Margaret (Brown) Taylor. Dr. Taylor owned and operated Taylor Chiropractic Clinic in Otsego until his semi-retirement. He was always willing to assist his son Brett who took over the practice in 2018.

In his free time Jeff loved flying and held his pilot’s license since 1974. He enjoyed hunting deer, wild boar and other wild game in Michigan and Tennessee. Jeff was a devoted member of New Life Victory Church in Comstock where he served as an elder and loved worshipping with his church family.

Jeff’s passion in life was to help others. He was constantly researching new ways to help people improve their health and nutrition in a natural way. More than anything Jeff loved his family unconditionally and was happiest when surrounded by his children and grandchildren. On October 31, 1964 at the First Congregational Church in Otsego, he married Cheryl Scott who survives.

Also surviving are his children, D’Anna (Dan) Boot of Chicago and Brett (Candace) Taylor of Plainwell; grandchildren, Emily (Brandt) Miller, Christian Boot, Jalyn Taylor, Talia Taylor and Henna Taylor; his sister, Judy (Peter) Croden; niece, Kelley (Todd) Swanson and nephew, Chad (Jenna) Chambless.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

According to his wishes cremation has taken place.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the New Life Victory Church, 2775 S. 26

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St., Kalamazoo, with Pastor Scott Anderson officiating.

Contributions in memory of Jeff may be made to New Life Victory Church’s Building Fund.

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D'Anna Boot

September 14, 2021 at 2:36 pm

Best dad ever. I already miss you. ❤️

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Roy and Amy Pueblo

September 16, 2021 at 8:28 am

Sorry for your loss

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Terry Arehart VanLent

September 14, 2021 at 3:30 pm

I am so sorry for your loss Cheryl…Jeff was such a great guy! I’m praying for you and your family during this sad time❤️

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Kathy

September 14, 2021 at 3:48 pm

We were neighbors to the Taylor’s growing up & I have so many childhood memories of Jeff, Judy and their parents Doc & Marge. Jeff was a big brother to me and Judy was a best friend. My prayers and condolences to Cheryl, D’Ann, Brett and families.

Love,

Kathy & Larry Meert

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Julie Grevenstuk

September 14, 2021 at 4:24 pm

Dr. Brett

Wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers may God Bless you in the passing of your father and friend.

Julie

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Carolyn Largent

September 14, 2021 at 4:45 pm

Cheryl and family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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Becky & Gary Smalley

September 14, 2021 at 4:49 pm

Doc Taylor was a great guy and I was honored to know him. He was kind and compassionate and always ready to share his love of Jesus with everyone! I will be praying for his wonderful family during this time of great loss. I have complete confidence that he is dancing in heaven with Jesus right now and enjoying his reunion with his parents that he talked so fondly about. Sending my love to the Taylors.

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Connie Vanarsdal

September 14, 2021 at 5:29 pm

Cheryl and family I’m so sorry for lose . Always liked him he was a wonderful person.

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Bob Mason

September 14, 2021 at 6:27 pm

So sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. My condolences go out to his family.

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Jodie Gilson

September 14, 2021 at 6:38 pm

Dr. Brett,

Very sorry for your loss. Dr. Jeff was a great friend , I will miss him very much.

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Lorna Sisson

September 14, 2021 at 7:55 pm

Dear Cheryl and family:

We were so saddened to hear of your sudden and unexpected loss. Jeff was a wonderful person. Craig and I go way back to high school with him and have many fond memories. He has always been a caring, Positive and fun person to be around. His smile was contagious. Please know you are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful memories and God’s love surround you and bring you peace at this terribly difficult time.

In Christ’s love,

Lorna and Craig

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Steve and Mary Schuiteboer

September 14, 2021 at 8:18 pm

We are so sorry for your loss, Cheryl. Our sincere condolences to the family.

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Patty Magierka Dyer

September 14, 2021 at 8:22 pm

Great classmate, my full condolences to the family. May he rest in pease.

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Linda VanAtter

September 14, 2021 at 8:27 pm

So sorry for your loss Cheryl. I always enjoyed talking to him during my treatments. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Linda Rice Snider

September 14, 2021 at 8:34 pm

Such a shock to hear! My condolences to Cheryl and all the family.

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Linda Rice Snider

September 14, 2021 at 8:36 pm

Such a shock to hear! So very sorry. My thoughts are with you Cheryl and family.

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Jerry and Dinah Howrigon

September 14, 2021 at 9:00 pm

We are so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. Love and prayers.

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Josie Pape

September 14, 2021 at 10:04 pm

Dr Brett and family, Such a shock to hear of the sudden loss of your father. I enjoyed treatments from your dad in your absence. Such a personable man.

May God be with you all during this difficult time.

With God’s love,

Josephine Pape

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Kimberly Marciniak

September 14, 2021 at 10:14 pm

Dr Taylor was the best chiropractor I ever knew. A very caring man. I had bad scoliosis and he straightened it out. I was a teenager then in a lot of pain and he patiently fixed me. I will never forget what he did for me when seven specialists couldn’t. RIP. My condolences for the family.

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Elizabeth and Frank Bystrycki

September 15, 2021 at 1:04 am

Dear Beautiful Hearted Cheryl, Dr. Brett, Candace, D’Anna and Taylor Family,

Our hearts go out to you. Dr. Jeff was a kind soul and treated us with such respect with a fun sense of humor. Dr. Jeff always spoke so highly of Cheryl which is a rarity these days, he is surely one of a kind with a one of a kind wife, Cheryl. With loving care

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Ellen Bennett

September 15, 2021 at 5:48 am

I am saddened by this loss. I worked with Jeff only a short time at Taylor Chiropractic, but during that time I thoroughly enjoyed our various conversations. My heartfelt condolences to Cheryl, Brett.

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Jim, Stacey and Kim Sprau

September 15, 2021 at 8:30 am

We are very sad to hear of the loss of such a beautiful giving soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and staff at Tyler Chiropractic.

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Sandy Minnard

September 15, 2021 at 9:39 am

Cheryl, so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. You are in my prayers.

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Emily Miller

September 15, 2021 at 9:44 am

Life will never be the same without you, Grandpa. You were and always will be my favorite grandpa. I love you so much.

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Sherry Hanson

September 15, 2021 at 11:00 am

Brett and Candace, I just heard about your dads passing. Lifting you all in our prayers in the days ahead.

Mike & Sherry Hanson

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Janet and Greg Vansparrentak

September 15, 2021 at 11:28 am

I am so sorry to hear of this

Jeff was always so kind and caring person he will be greatly missed by many people

Hugs and prayers go out to the Taylor family

Cody also gives his condolence

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Christine Dendel

September 15, 2021 at 11:41 am

Such sad news. Doc was another father to many of us. Sending love and prayers for Cheryl, Brett and the rest of the family.

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LINDA MITCHELL

September 15, 2021 at 2:31 pm

Cheryl my sincere condolences to you and your family …

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Joyce McClellan

September 15, 2021 at 2:46 pm

Thinking of Cheryl and her entire family in prayer for comfort at this difficult time. Cherish your precious memories. ❤️ Joyce & Dan McClellan

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Sharon Hilts Buys

September 15, 2021 at 3:27 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss. He was so kind and considerate to others. He showed the love of Jesus by example. Praying you may find peace and comfort.

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Barb Strehlow

September 15, 2021 at 8:14 pm

I’m so sorry this world has lost such an amazing, caring and positive man. Heaven definitely gained an Angel! I always looked forward to his contagious smile and stories about his family. I told him recently how much I loved Cheryl’s hair. His response to me was “She’s my silver fox”. This melted my heart. He loved his family first and foremost. He was proud of each and every one of you! My prayers and love are with all of you.

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Tim Gaughan - Michigan Association of Chiropractors

September 15, 2021 at 8:23 pm

I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Taylor. As I told you before, Cheryl, when I first started at the MAC back in 2004, he was extremely helpful and we could always count on him to contact a legislator or put his name on an op-ed. I always enjoyed seeing him at conventions. He will be greatly missed.

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Anne Kirby

September 15, 2021 at 9:14 pm

Cheryl and family, I am saddened to read of this great loss to you. May God enfold you through the remainder of your lives as you go on without him. I am so sorry.

Anne Flegal Kirby.

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Della

September 15, 2021 at 10:08 pm

Soooo sooo sorry to the family..I’ve known him for over 20yrs..he was my saving grace. when I lost my step dad..then my dad then my brother..never have I meet someone so out of this world with knowledge & kindness..loved deeply..I will never forget him ..you will be deeply missed by so many..lov ,hugs and prayers for family..

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Myrtle Guess

September 16, 2021 at 8:47 am

I can not express how sorry I am to hear of Jeff’s passing. It was a shocker to me. One thing I know, he was a child of the King. I believe he is with our Father. I want you all to know, you you have my love and prayers. Myrtle Guess

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SHIRLEY SUTTON

September 16, 2021 at 9:50 am

MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY, HE WAS A ONE IN A MILLION DOCTOR. OUR FAMILY HAS BEEN LOYAL TO HIS PRACTICE FOR 3 GENERATIONS. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.

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Jim & Rhonda Dennis

September 16, 2021 at 12:21 pm

Cheryl we dont have words….please know we are praying for you & your family.

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Pat Parrott

September 16, 2021 at 4:58 pm

No doubt in my mind that he heard ” Well done good and faithful servant”. He was always uplifting everyone near him.

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Jim and Deb

September 16, 2021 at 7:28 pm

Dearest Cheryl…we are so sorry. Doc will be so missed. Our hearts pray for yours! Much love to you!

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Diane Prather

September 17, 2021 at 10:19 am

I am praying for your family during this difficult time! I know he is in heaven (walking on streets of gold) as he shared in the passing of my father! He was such a one of a kind Godly man!

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Helen/dave croden

September 17, 2021 at 4:21 pm

our prayers are with you Judy. God bless.

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Mike Kirby

September 17, 2021 at 8:18 pm

Doc Taylor was simply the BEST! Not all chiropractors are created equal and he was awesome and always knew how to get me straightened out whenever I needed it. I will miss seeing him and hearing his stories which were always entertaining. Cheryl, Brett, and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. May our Lord and Savior be with you through this difficult time and always.

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Jean TerMeer

September 17, 2021 at 8:33 pm

I’m so sorry to hear of Dr. Jeff’s passing I think of the many times he helped me and my family. My condolences to you, Cheryl , and your family. May our God comfort and bless you.

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Sandi Cox

September 17, 2021 at 9:26 pm

My heart is broken for you all in the loss of your husband and Dad, Gpa.. Dr Jeff Taylor

I send Deepest Condolences to each of you..wish I could be there my friends..sending much prayer, love, Sympathy to all..May God Be with you! Sandi Cox

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Becky & Rob Roderick

September 18, 2021 at 10:25 am

Dear Cheryl and Brett & Candace and family: so very sorry for the loss of your husband and dad and grandpa. He will be greatly missed. He was such a great help to so many in multiple ways. May God’s love comfort you in this time of your loss. I can just hear him talking to God now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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Becky Merick

September 18, 2021 at 11:42 am

Doc, you were always there with an encouraging word for both Jeff and I. I am at a loss for words. You will be truly missed but I know you are in heaven. My prayers are with Cheryl for God’s comfort and strength. Also for the family. They are such a blessing to me and many others. My love to all of you. You will always have a special place in my heart.

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Mike & Fran Densham

September 18, 2021 at 7:12 pm

Fran and I wish that we were able to have more time with our business partner and very good friend Jeffery. It was such a sudden and totally unexpected passing that we both have not come to grips with the fact that he is really gone.

We wish to extend our prayers and heart felt uplifting to his family, Brett, D’Ana and especially Cheryl.

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Shannon Merrill

September 19, 2021 at 3:23 am

Doc Taylor was my spiritual grandma. Just won’t be the same without him. What a great man of faith.

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Dorrie

September 19, 2021 at 11:53 am

What a shock. I am so sorry for such a great loss. What a kind man he was. May God surround you Cheryl and family with his loving arms and comfort you in the days to come.

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Kathy Cronkhite

September 19, 2021 at 3:31 pm

I don’t remember if Jeff was my friend first or my Chiropractor first, I only remember he was both. I loved him and I love his whole family. God’s hand was always over him and Jeff was a good and faithful servant. To know him was to love him. He’ll always be in my thoughts and his family in my prayers. RIP Jeff. We’ll miss you.

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Chuck Williams

September 20, 2021 at 7:06 pm

My condolences to the Taylor family. I have thought of you all often and Jody and I have many fond memories growing up with your family. So sorry for your loss.

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Sandy and Dan Fleming

September 21, 2021 at 8:27 am

Cheryl and family, Dan and I want to extend our deepest and most sincere sympathy to you and family. Cheryl was a classmate of Dan’s. And good a friend. This was most certainly a shock to Dan and I. We have been out of town since the 10th of Sept. and such sad news to come home to. We just was talking to Jeff and Cheryl at the car show at BC Pizza and we were going to make plane to get to get together once again for dinner. I will always cherish the big hug that he gave me when they left and him saying the hw was looking forward to getting together for dinner at the Gun Lake Casino Buffet. Cheryl our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and family at this most difficult time. May You Rest in Peace Jeff from now into Eternity. Your friends Dan and Sandy Fleming

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Peter Croden

September 21, 2021 at 10:18 am

Jeff

What a great man, always smiling, looked at the bright side, walked with Jesus, and always listened and gave me advice. He helped me understand more about God’s WORD. Unfortunately and a blessing; I only knew Jeff for about 18 years, he was not only my brother-in-law but he was my other brother.

I know he is with us and will help us to continue to grow. I love you Jeff! We will try to walk in your footsteps. Love Peter

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Christina Hoard,DC

September 22, 2021 at 1:16 pm

So sorry for your loss. Dr. Taylor was great contributor for our community. Hoard Chiropractic Clinic

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Wayne McBain

September 22, 2021 at 9:36 pm

Taylor family.

Dr Jeff what a glorious day you have graduated into fur presence with Jesus Christ. Your infectious smile, humor, and positivity will be missed. I admired you for all above said. I’m shaking your hand Jeff and thank you for rubbing off on me as you have over the years. In many areas you made me a better person cause you put people before yourself I witnessed these small things that are so crucial. God bless the Taylor family Again God bless

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Joyce

September 23, 2021 at 11:12 am

You were a testimony of the love of God You walked with Jesus and were a blessing – your joyful uplifting spirit radiated to those around you. You’ve touched so many lives – And have a wonderful family. You will be missed greatly. A unique child of God – Now you’ve graduated and gone home and walking with Jesus. My heart goes out to Cheryl and family.

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Dr. Eric and Manda Russell

September 24, 2021 at 10:08 am

Cheryl, Brett and family

We are so sorry for your loss. Doc was not only a mentor, but a friend and amazing person. He always greeted us with a hug and huge smile. We’ll miss that smile. We can’t begin to explain how valuable his advice and guidance has been over the years. They don’t come any better and he will be greatly missed.

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Gary & Sherry Livingston

September 28, 2021 at 4:22 pm

Cheryl, so sorry for your loss.

We have been friends for so many years, Jeff was a fun loving person who would always put a smile on your face. Most of our time spent together was in High School and the Track and Field Team where Jeff broke the State Mile Record and ran the final leg of the medley relay to add another school record that stood for many years. We were able to meet a few years ago on a camping trip and had a great time catching up on old times and families. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Richard & Kim Christman

October 5, 2021 at 11:36 am

Cheryl, Brett & Family,

Our deepest sympathy.

Thinking of you and praying you find moments of peace and comfort.

I was sadden to have hear about your loss. I will miss Jeff dearly.

My heart is breaking with you.

Tears of Joy knowing I will see him again one day.

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