Jerry Taylor
February 17, 1931 - November 16, 2018
Obituary
Jerry Franklin Taylor, wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather (Bumpy) passed from this worldly life into eternal salvation on Friday, November 16, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on February 17, 1931, in Iowa City, IA to Lucille and Jefferson Taylor. He was raised in Helena, MT where he met the love of his life, Lorena (Lore) Ramsey. They were married on February 27, 1950. To this union ten children were born. Jerry spent 25 years working for KOA Kamp-grounds as Vice President of Franchise Services and retired in 1993. He was very active in church and school organizations and was a charter member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Jerry was especially fond of trips to the "Hills" on Sundays, camping and hiking trips and traveling with Lore in their motor home. He also loved the game of golf. Jerry is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lore Ramsey Taylor; sister, Jacquie Barbani; ten children and spouses, Laure Taylor (Steve Judd), Karen Taylor (Nancy Campbell), Sue Kutzler (Daryl), Janet Magnuson (Jerry), Mary Schmidt (Harvey), Jerry Taylor (Sandi Thayer), Richard Taylor (Lori Long), Michael Taylor (Carrie), Patrick Taylor (Peggy) and Sandy Taylor. He leaves as his legacy thirteen grandchildren, Keith McBride (Denise), Sarah Taylor, Lindsey Miller (Matt), Tony Kutzler (Cassie), Dianna Weaver, Loreena McShane, Kelsey Harris (Mike), Michelle Garton (Lance), Eric Magnuson (Yong Ae), Cody Schmidt, BJ Schmidt (Kylie), Jesse Taylor (Rochelle), Ellen Taylor, Ian Davey (Laci), and Lauren Huck. He is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren, numerous nephews, cousins and a niece. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Jefferson and Lucille Taylor; second mother, Evelyn Taylor; brother, Gaylord Taylor; sister, Paula Higgins; daughters-in-law, Rhonda Taylor and Charlene Taylor; and grandson, Richie Kutzler. A special thanks to the awesome Palliative Care Team headed by Dr. Thomas James, Dr. Sarah Stewart and RiverStone Hospice. A vigil celebration of Jerry's life will be held at Dahl Funeral Chapel at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 with a memorial service following on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM at St. Pius X Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Pius X Church, St. Vincent de Paul, Angela's Piazza or the charity of choice. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.
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D. Hetrick
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Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God’s promise bring you comfort. There will be “a new earth... and He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore... I am making all things new.” Revelation 21:1-5
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John Halstvedt
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Lore and Family, We were so sorry to see Jerry's life end. When I joined KOA in 1987, I was told that Jerry was the "KOA Encyclopedia" and I soon found out what they meant. Jerry was always there to help and offer excellent guidance. This has left me with so many positive memories and it seems like yesterday. Our Friday lunch group will never be the same but we might start having a Bud Light on Fridays! We are sorry that we are out of town during the service but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. John and Mary Halstvedt
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Bill Carr Jr
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Our thoughts are with all of your Family. I always had a very high regard for your Mother and Father with all those Taylor Children, and what a Family it has grown too!