Mr. Taylor was my 5th grade teacher and my fathers 5th grade teacher (Bruce Hunter). Mr. Taylor loved telling stories about my dad and said he was one of his favorite students. He told my class stories of him and my dad getting into all sorts of mischief like the time they drove Mr. Taylors station wagon, full of boxes of candy bars, down a hill super fast in the black hills when he had to quickly slam on the brakes and all the boxes hit them in the back of the head. He would laugh and laugh and forget to teach us often while telling stories of my dad, Lil Brucie, he called him. I will never forget his crazy giggle! He often brought animals to class and once even had a skunk. He would walk on his hands and always try to be a little offbeat. He often recited poems out of the blue, just for thought or to express what he was feeling. He often paused to daydream. He said his dream was to open a school where there were no rules and he could teach the way he wanted to. He often complained about how others wanted him to teach and would come back from a meeting upset. To this day, he is my most memorable teacher and everything he taught still sticks; there is something to say about him knowing how to do what he did best... I am sad to hear of his passing and enjoyed seeing him around Wyoming when I would take my dad around on his errands. He was the most interesting man on earth! There is no one like him and that thought makes me sad to know he is gone. I am grateful I knew him. What a character he was. 

He loved loved them and prayed over all his children and grandchildren every morning.

I was sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My first meeting with Dave was in a class at Grand Rapids Baptist Bible College. This led to later staying with Dave and Sheila for a short time.
Sandy and I would walk over to their house on Galewood after we moved to Huizen. Many good memories.
Dave was an interesting person to talk to, fun to be around. While at Sunset Manor I was able to visit him three times and was disappointed when I found out he was no longer there and had no way to find out where he moved to.
Family of Dave, he was proud of each one of you and he would talk about your accomplishments in life. Be thankful for the years you had with your father and husband.

Ron & Sandy Tahtinen

Just wanted to share memories of Uncle Dave. He was interested in history, especially Civil War History. There was 1 grade that he taught that went over American history and he liked to teach that grade. He had a sense of humor. He would call family members by nicknames. He liked to play the harmonica.  One time he was playing it at our place, and our family dog howled along with him. He was interested in the Amish, and he was a driver for them. He liked to go to yard sales with his wife. One of his sayings was, that he was going to go see a man about a horse. Most of all, he was a spiritual man. He read his Bible in a year. He would read a different version each year. He was a man of prayer. He would say goodbye to people with the verses from Numbers 6:24-26.
Prayers for the family!

Esther Wallis

I am sad to say I never met Great Uncle David (to my knowledge). I may have met him as a baby. He seems like he was such a wonderful person! My dad told me about how my grandpa (Ron Taylor Sr.) and my grandpa’s late twin brother (Uncle Don) were at his wedding and that Great Aunt Shelia also had twin brothers, named Ron and Don. He said that they were the grooms men at the wedding! Isn’t that funny! Two sets of twin men, both names Ron and Don! I can’t wait to meet my Great Uncle in heaven and praise God with him! May your grief be comforted in knowing that he is in a better place now! 

My condolences,

Estée Taylor

I'm grateful to count David as a dear brother in Christ, and to have had many conversations with him at church. He loved history, and encouraged me with his stories of faith and transformation in the Civil War. He thought I bore a striking resemblance to Richard Stoddert Ewell, a confederate general. When he first told me this, I pulled out my iPhone and brought up a photo of Ewell to confirm. The ease of access to such specific information amazed David. From that day on, every time he saw me he told the story of the general and the phone to whomever he was speaking with. I look forward to seeing David again in heaven or in the new creation, and rejoicing with him in our redemption and restoration!

Although David and I knew each other only about 7 years, we bonded quickly over a common interest in Anabaptists (Amish Mennonites). He was so encouraging because he always was interested in sharing things of the Lord and connecting people who love the Lord. His enthusiasm was contagious and his humility was always prominent. I count him a valuable model for aging without losing a sense of wonder over what the Lord is doing in this world. I trust that he is marveling over all that God has in store for our eternity.

Thank you Mr. Taylor for being you. i remember  going up north to Sheila's mom's farm. we would sing songs/ poetry all the way up there.  i would help Naomi with her chores. loading wood, picking weeds out of the garden.  milking the goats .the old willow tree.  the tractor we nicked named ' old Betsy' we would ride up and down the street on. driving around in the country. the time i left my bike behind your car and you ran over it! you were so mad.  but also felt so bad . you never forgot that. (even though i did).   many good memories. meeting at Denny's for breakfast or lunch. i know we will see each other again. your faith and love for others will be missed.  any one that knows Mr.Taylor   the most precious thing to him is his salvation and his family and friends salvation. till we meet again!     

Father, i turn my back on my old ways, i give my life to you. i know your son died for me and rose again 3 days later. devil you lost me. lord thank you my name is written in the book of life.   Amen                                                                                           

Lisa

Sincere sympathy to Aunt Sheila, David, Miriam, Deb, Naomi, Ruth, and Becca and all the family.  Uncle Dave was one of my favorite uncles.  I will remember his easy going attitude, his love for the Amish, and his sense of humor.  May God comfort you, and may you remember his life with joy.

I will miss Mr T.He was daughters crystal and Melissa teacher. They loved this man so such. I would talk to him at brookcrest and bring up crystal and he would remember Melissa and her bowling. We will miss you Mr T may you rest in peace.

Sending my sincerest deepest condolences to Mr. Taylor’s family. May he RIP. I remember Mr. Taylor back in 5th grade school year 1992-1993 at West Elementary. Mr Taylor was my teacher and enjoyed being in his class. I will never forget him, he was such a great person. God bless everyone.

You grandfather was like a father to his many nieces growing up. He stood in at a Father’s Day visit when I was in 5 th grade. It made me feel so proud to know that he was there. 
He and I would recite Rdgar Allen Poe’s  The Raven as we were going to their house so I could babysit and again as he brought me back home. We both loved Robert Frost also. He was truly a man of so many abilities. 
He will leave a huge hole in my heart.

My grandfather had a huge love of poetry, one that I shared with him. I would come to him with my little poems and he would reach into one of his giant bookshelves and retrieve the poetry that my mom wrote when she was younger, and he would show me his favorites. Behind this love of poetry was a love of the creative process. I remember him telling me when I was little that if I was hit with inspiration to make sure that I act on it. It didn’t matter if I was in the middle of the rain or even the middle of chores. When you are inspired you create. I am eternally grateful to have someone who encouraged this in me. 

I have so many special memories with him. He bought my sister and I a telescope and showed us how to use it one warm evening. Another summer he helped us start a garden and the whole summer was filled with broccoli, tomatoes, and watermelon (his favorite).  He was there for both my graduations and countless other life events. He did this for all of his many many grandkids. He was completely present for so many lives. He helped inspire so many wild childhoods. 

Thank you for everything.

Last trip away with dad to The Ark Experience.

It's hard for us to put into words the impact that David has had our family - my husband and I and our five kids! He was unyielding in his faith and passionate about things of the Lord. He blessed us with his kindness and interest in our lives and amazed us with his fact-filled mind and memory, always the right poem at the right time. We will miss him so much; we know that he was a blessing to so many! We are praying for the family and Sheila. Please accept a genuine heartfelt virtual hug with the loss of your husband, dad, etc. Thank you for sharing him with us!

Naomi, may God hold you and your family tightly in his arms. Prayers for all.

I remember as a child going to Uncle David s an chased around the yard by the geese an loving the ducks. Many fond memories of your home. I loved everything about you and your family.im sorry to say I can't come to Michigan to celebrate your life.

always loved the way you taught me how to guard and I still love it to this day thanks to you and that Bradley David did she had when we were younger you taught us a lot you taught us how to love taught us how to treat each other the right way

Uncle Dave I was always fascinated listening to you quote Shakespeare and the Way you looked at life taught me that kindness comes from within. The time I got to spend with you and aunt Sheila was some of the best memories of my life and I will miss you and look forward to seeing you again in heaven

Uncle Dave you taught me to love the classics and books in general.  I loved listening to you quote poetry and Shakespeare.  I have inherited your love of books - while I do not have as many as you, they are all prized possessions.  I will miss you but I know you arre in a better place now.

Donna Stiles Millar

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David John Taylor

25 août 1937 – 19 mai 2020

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