Gerald
Gerald A. Taylor
Gerald passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his home in Otsego.
He was born April 25, 1955 in Plainwell the son of Floyd and Beverly (Gillette) Taylor. Jerry grew up on Gun Lake where he enjoyed fishing and boating. He moved to Idaho in the mid 90’s and returned to Michigan in 2011. He had also spent time in Alaska, Washington and Montana logging.
Jerry was happiest when he was on his motorcycle and hunting with his dogs. He enjoyed traveling to many bike rallies and drinking with his buddies. Jerry was known for his stories and enjoyed razzing others with his quick wit.
Surviving are his daughter, Dana (Cody) VanSparrentak; grandchildren, Devon, Olivia, Ebon and Camdon; his mother; sister, Merrilee (Darrell) Slawson; brother, Craig Taylor; niece, Stephanie (Jacob) Wrisley and nephews, Stephan (Mirella) Slawson and Joshua Turcott.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1999 and son, Jeremy in 2002.
Friends may visit with Jerry’s family from 5-7 P.M., Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
Cremation will follow.
Contributions in memory of Jerry may be made to
Great Lakes Caring Hospice
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
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Mary Ann
January 15, 2019 at 4:38 pm
“God is our refuge and strength; a help that is readily found in times of distress.” (Psalms 46:1) Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. And I pray that the above words will comfort your hearts during this difficult time.
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Terry &Pam Morse
January 15, 2019 at 4:44 pm
We are so sad to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by many, many friends and family.
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Linda
January 15, 2019 at 6:18 pm
Thank you Jerry for giving me such a wonderful daughter, I’m so happy the two of you got to have a special daughter/father relationship, I’m also happy that we were able to become such good friends RIP Jerry
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Joe and Cheri Demmon
January 15, 2019 at 6:18 pm
Cousin Jerry will always be remembered with love, kindness and chuckles. Will cherish my memories of him as a fun, loving little kid, a rebellious, wild teenager, a proud, happy family man. Being out here (MT, ID, AK) was so good for us, as well as for him. The love he carried always for my Dad and Mom will never be forgotten.
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Joe and Cheri Demmon
January 15, 2019 at 6:49 pm
Cousin Jerry will always be remembered with love, kindness and a chuckle. Memories from our childhood, through his teenage years, his little family, his “out west” time to the conversation a week and a half ago, always bring a smile and a warmth to my heart. We were blessed to be his friend as well as cousin. He will be missed a bunch.
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Jody Teague
January 15, 2019 at 7:49 pm
Rest In Peace, I am sure my mom is very excited to be reunited with you again!! Give her a kiss for me and know we loved you very much!!
Jody and Amy
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Lorie VanDuine
January 15, 2019 at 8:52 pm
Jerry was a life long friend , he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. We spent alot of hours consouling each other He sure will be missed He was a very special friend to me.
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Lisa and Larry
January 15, 2019 at 9:31 pm
So sorry Dana, Cody, and your family for your loss! Love you guys, and I pray for comfort and peace!❤️
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David & Sandy LaFountaine
January 15, 2019 at 10:32 pm
Sending our condolences to the Taylor Family.
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Denice Pekel
January 15, 2019 at 11:24 pm
Rest now, my big hearted god-Papa. Your shenanigans, love, and laughter will be so missed. I’ll bet you and Mom are up to no good already! 😉
I love you.
Denice
AKA Niece-y
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Teresa Fifelski
January 16, 2019 at 6:04 am
Craig, We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort to you.
Teresa & Ralph
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Rocky and Gloria Landman
January 16, 2019 at 8:43 am
Our sympathy to the family. Jerry will be missed.
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Denise Wilson
January 16, 2019 at 8:44 am
So sorry to hear, my thoughts and prayers are with you Dana!
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Tom Gillett
January 16, 2019 at 10:03 am
Heartfelt condolences to Beverly, Merilee, Craig and all of Jerry’s family. My fond recollections go back more than 50 years when barefoot, sunburned Jerry (usually with Merilee close behind) hung out with me and other cousins at Gun Lake. Sad to hear he’s gone!
Much love to all–
Tom
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Karen & Bill Bomar
January 16, 2019 at 11:04 am
Dana and family… we are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you all.
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Greg and Janet
January 16, 2019 at 4:26 pm
So sorry Dana and Cody, I know you two made a great relationship together, he made you guys laugh , cry , and ” oh Jerry what did you do now ” he will surely be missed
Prayers to you and your family
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Robin Sobota
January 17, 2019 at 1:20 pm
On behalf of the Empire Company in Chesapeake, VA. with our deepest sympathy, we are so sorry for your loss.
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Rozi
January 18, 2019 at 10:08 am
My heart is with all of you. Sending hugs & prayers for comfort. Rest in peace big guy.
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Deb & Art LaBine
January 18, 2019 at 10:30 am
There are no words good enough to express what a loss Jerry’s passing is to those of us who called him friend.
The world is a somewhat darker and colder now that he has gone on ahead of us. We’ll see you on the other side brother. Ride free and rest in peace.
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Deb & Art LaBine
January 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm
There are no words strong enough to express what the loss means to those of us who have called Jerry our friend.
The world is darker and colder now that he has left us physically, but will live on in our hearts.
So ride free, and rest in peace and we will see you again on the other side.
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He was born April 25, 1955 in Plainwell the son of Floyd and Beverly (Gillette) Taylor. Jerry grew up on Gun Lake where he enjoyed fishing and boating. He moved to Idaho in the mid 90’s and returned to Michigan in 2011. He had also spent time in Alaska, Washington and Montana logging.
Jerry was happiest when he was on his motorcycle and hunting with his dogs. He enjoyed traveling to many bike rallies and drinking with his buddies. Jerry was known for his stories and enjoyed razzing others with his quick wit.
Surviving are his daughter, Dana (Cody) VanSparrentak; grandchildren, Devon, Olivia, Ebon and Camdon; his mother; sister, Merrilee (Darrell) Slawson; brother, Craig Taylor; niece, Stephanie (Jacob) Wrisley and nephews, Stephan (Mirella) Slawson and Joshua Turcott.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1999 and son, Jeremy in 2002.
Friends may visit with Jerry’s family from 5-7 P.M., Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
Cremation will follow.
Contributions in memory of Jerry may be made to
Great Lakes Caring Hospice
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Gerald A. Taylor
Condolence Messages
Mary Ann
January 15, 2019 at 4:38 pm
“God is our refuge and strength; a help that is readily found in times of distress.” (Psalms 46:1) Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. And I pray that the above words will comfort your hearts during this difficult time.
Reply
Terry &Pam Morse
January 15, 2019 at 4:44 pm
We are so sad to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by many, many friends and family.
Reply
Linda
January 15, 2019 at 6:18 pm
Thank you Jerry for giving me such a wonderful daughter, I’m so happy the two of you got to have a special daughter/father relationship, I’m also happy that we were able to become such good friends RIP Jerry
Reply
Joe and Cheri Demmon
January 15, 2019 at 6:18 pm
Cousin Jerry will always be remembered with love, kindness and chuckles. Will cherish my memories of him as a fun, loving little kid, a rebellious, wild teenager, a proud, happy family man. Being out here (MT, ID, AK) was so good for us, as well as for him. The love he carried always for my Dad and Mom will never be forgotten.
Reply
Joe and Cheri Demmon
January 15, 2019 at 6:49 pm
Cousin Jerry will always be remembered with love, kindness and a chuckle. Memories from our childhood, through his teenage years, his little family, his “out west” time to the conversation a week and a half ago, always bring a smile and a warmth to my heart. We were blessed to be his friend as well as cousin. He will be missed a bunch.
Reply
Jody Teague
January 15, 2019 at 7:49 pm
Rest In Peace, I am sure my mom is very excited to be reunited with you again!! Give her a kiss for me and know we loved you very much!!
Jody and Amy
Reply
Lorie VanDuine
January 15, 2019 at 8:52 pm
Jerry was a life long friend , he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. We spent alot of hours consouling each other He sure will be missed He was a very special friend to me.
Reply
Lisa and Larry
January 15, 2019 at 9:31 pm
So sorry Dana, Cody, and your family for your loss! Love you guys, and I pray for comfort and peace!❤️
Reply
David & Sandy LaFountaine
January 15, 2019 at 10:32 pm
Sending our condolences to the Taylor Family.
Reply
Denice Pekel
January 15, 2019 at 11:24 pm
Rest now, my big hearted god-Papa. Your shenanigans, love, and laughter will be so missed. I’ll bet you and Mom are up to no good already! 😉
I love you.
Denice
AKA Niece-y
Reply
Teresa Fifelski
January 16, 2019 at 6:04 am
Craig, We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort to you.
Teresa & Ralph
Reply
Rocky and Gloria Landman
January 16, 2019 at 8:43 am
Our sympathy to the family. Jerry will be missed.
Reply
Denise Wilson
January 16, 2019 at 8:44 am
So sorry to hear, my thoughts and prayers are with you Dana!
Reply
Tom Gillett
January 16, 2019 at 10:03 am
Heartfelt condolences to Beverly, Merilee, Craig and all of Jerry’s family. My fond recollections go back more than 50 years when barefoot, sunburned Jerry (usually with Merilee close behind) hung out with me and other cousins at Gun Lake. Sad to hear he’s gone!
Much love to all–
Tom
Reply
Karen & Bill Bomar
January 16, 2019 at 11:04 am
Dana and family… we are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you all.
Reply
Greg and Janet
January 16, 2019 at 4:26 pm
So sorry Dana and Cody, I know you two made a great relationship together, he made you guys laugh , cry , and ” oh Jerry what did you do now ” he will surely be missed
Prayers to you and your family
Reply
Robin Sobota
January 17, 2019 at 1:20 pm
On behalf of the Empire Company in Chesapeake, VA. with our deepest sympathy, we are so sorry for your loss.
Reply
Rozi
January 18, 2019 at 10:08 am
My heart is with all of you. Sending hugs & prayers for comfort. Rest in peace big guy.
Reply
Deb & Art LaBine
January 18, 2019 at 10:30 am
There are no words good enough to express what a loss Jerry’s passing is to those of us who called him friend.
The world is a somewhat darker and colder now that he has gone on ahead of us. We’ll see you on the other side brother. Ride free and rest in peace.
Reply
Deb & Art LaBine
January 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm
There are no words strong enough to express what the loss means to those of us who have called Jerry our friend.
The world is darker and colder now that he has left us physically, but will live on in our hearts.
So ride free, and rest in peace and we will see you again on the other side.
Reply
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