William Brasure Taylor

William Brasure Taylor, age 94 of Alma passed away on July 2, 2017.  He was born on January 17, 1923, son of Frank Wilmore Taylor and Helen Brasure Taylor of Ridgley, Maryland.

Bill was attending the University of Maryland when he was drafted to serve in the Army during WWII and where he returned after his discharge, to complete his degree in Dairy Husbandry.  After graduation he took a job with the Pet Milk Company as a dairy field man in Michigan where he met and married Rose Marie Jorgensen with whom he had two daughters, Susan and Linda.

He and Marie owned a 120 acre farm in the Edmore-Blanchard area where he raised beef cattle and continued to work as a dairy field man for Remus Creamery until taking a job as a farm credit loan officer with Production Credit Association in Alma. 

Bill was active in the communities in which he lived, serving on the Blanchard and Montabella school boards for 12 years, and as a Rotarian, Chamber of Commerce member and 4H Youth Fair board member in Alma.  After retirement he and Marie moved to their cottage at Higgins Lake where they lived for 15 years, spending winters in Orange Beach Alabama, before moving to Ithaca to be close to family. He was a lifelong Mason and regularly visited acquaintances   residing at  Masonic Pathways before becoming a resident in 2009 until his death.  He enjoyed sailing on Higgins Lake, traveling and corresponding with family and friends.  In his later years he was a prolific letter writer.

Surviving is his wife, Rose Marie, daughters, Susan Taylor (Waino Pihl) of Ithaca, Linda Taylor of Lansing, Grandchildren Anne Pouch (Aaron) of Dewitt, Hugh MacDowell of Farmington Hills, Kari and Dane Pihl of Ithaca and Great Granddaughter Elizabeth Larson.

A memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at the Masonic Pathways’ Doig Chapel on July 15^th at 10 am.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Gratiot County Commission on Aging

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Carol Ann Shubitowski]

I have lots of good, wonderful, and funny memories of Bill. I will miss a lot. I am glad he was part of our family. I spent a lot of time thru the years with Rosemarie and Bill. My prayers go out to Rosemarie, Susan, and Linda and their families at this time. Love to you all, Carol Ann & Paul

[Deb Maier (Brown)]

Our prayers are with you Marie, Susan, and Linda. We have so many wonderful memories of your entire family from when we were growing up and Bill and my dad (Loren Brown) worked together. Bill was such a great example of a man putting his family first!!! May God comfort you during this time.

[Clare Jorgensen]

Sending our love and prayers to you Aunt Marie, Susan, Waino and Linda. Uncle Bill was one of a kind. Always smiling and with such varied interests. I remember when he decided to learn to play piano in retirement and how proud he was to play something for us. We will always remember his great sense of humor and his laugh. He will be missed.

[Loren Brown]

To me , Bill was a friend, co- worker and just a darn good guy. My thoughts &sprayers are with you Marie, Susan & Linda. So many great memories shared with your family.

[Karen (McCarthy) Meyer]

Sue and Linda, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember your Dad's wonderful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

[Babe Quintrall]

I am so sorry for your loss of Bill. Even though death has become a "normal" part of our life, we just never seem to get used to it. In fact, God's Word refers to death as an enemy in 1 Corinthians 5:26- It is comforting to know that very soon our loving Heavenly Father, Jehovah, will remove death once and for all and give us the opportunity to see our loved ones again here on earth. I wish the very best for your family at this difficult time, take care.