Carolyn
Carolyn K. Taylor
Carolyn passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born December 5, 1939 in Allegan Township, the daughter of James and Laveva (Thaxton) Deaton. Carolyn enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and bowling and had belonged to a senior bowling league. She loved caring for her rosebushes and watching humming birds and deer. On October 17, 1959 in Plainwell she married William Taylor who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Susan Cowels of Kalamazoo and Robert (Julie) Taylor of Plainwell; grandchildren, Carla (Brian) Maurer of Mattawan, Cory (Skye) Taylor of Martin, Casey (Sammie) Taylor of Hopkins, Eric Branch and Lindsey (Dillion) Stanfill; great-grandchildren, Lilah, Chase, Grady, Emmy, Ethan, Keegan, Gleena, Logan and Lilly; sisters, Nancy (Bob) Fry of Otsego, Pat LaFountain of Allegan along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Larry in 1999 and siblings, Bill, Barb and Betty.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A private family burial will take place at Hicks Cemetery in Watson Township with Pastor Joe Shaler officiating.
Contributions in memory of Carolyn may be made to
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Ray & Barb Olsen
January 5, 2021 at 12:24 pm
So sorry Bill to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
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Bill Standish
January 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Dear Bill & family: So sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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sherry collins
January 5, 2021 at 2:53 pm
sherry collins nan and pat sorry to hear about carolyn she was good family. my prayers go out to you and her family.
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Sue VanLiere
January 5, 2021 at 4:38 pm
Sue and family~ I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
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Tim & Ronda Beeke
January 5, 2021 at 5:30 pm
So sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family
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Becky and Russ Deaton
January 5, 2021 at 6:05 pm
All who loved Carolyn are in our hearts and prayers.
She was a sweet lady, and will be missed by many.
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Peg selby
January 5, 2021 at 6:37 pm
Sooo very sorry to hear this… my heart hurts for her family… many prayers for comfort
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Elsie & Jerry Sircher
January 5, 2021 at 8:56 pm
So sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother, Casey. Our sincere condolences to you and the family.
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Bob & Lorie Helmboldt
January 5, 2021 at 11:24 pm
Bob, Julie, Bill, and Sue and families,
We were so saddened to hear this. Carolyn was a sweet lady who will be missed. Prayers for peace and comfort during these difficult times! Prayers and God bless. Love Bob & Lorie Helmboldt
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Stephen and Heather Wilkinson
January 6, 2021 at 8:49 am
So sorry for the family loss. She was a wonderful women.
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Richard & Dorisann Thomas
January 6, 2021 at 10:20 am
Bill sorry to here of you an your families loss.
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JOHN R FRY AND NANCY
January 6, 2021 at 12:00 pm
SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY LOSS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY CAROLYN RIP
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Galloway
January 6, 2021 at 7:56 pm
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
The Galloway family
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Debbie Kruse
January 7, 2021 at 6:37 pm
Sending condolences to Bill and family for your tremendous loss. I have many fond memories of holidays and fishing vacations with Carolyn. May you all find peace and comfort during this time.
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Brandy Mannon
January 7, 2021 at 7:03 pm
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with your family.
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Bill and Sara Hale
January 8, 2021 at 10:52 am
Bill, sorry for the loss of Carolyn,we will be thinking of you and your family.
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Glenn. Ruth. wiley
January 10, 2021 at 6:46 pm
We are so sorry to hear of Carolyn passing. We have fond memories of snow omg
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Eric and Mandy Russell
January 15, 2021 at 2:25 pm
Bill and family,
Sending our deepest sympathies. We considered it an honor to be able to know Carolyn. She always made our day brighter when we saw her. You are in our thoughts.
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She was born December 5, 1939 in Allegan Township, the daughter of James and Laveva (Thaxton) Deaton. Carolyn enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and bowling and had belonged to a senior bowling league. She loved caring for her rosebushes and watching humming birds and deer. On October 17, 1959 in Plainwell she married William Taylor who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Susan Cowels of Kalamazoo and Robert (Julie) Taylor of Plainwell; grandchildren, Carla (Brian) Maurer of Mattawan, Cory (Skye) Taylor of Martin, Casey (Sammie) Taylor of Hopkins, Eric Branch and Lindsey (Dillion) Stanfill; great-grandchildren, Lilah, Chase, Grady, Emmy, Ethan, Keegan, Gleena, Logan and Lilly; sisters, Nancy (Bob) Fry of Otsego, Pat LaFountain of Allegan along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Larry in 1999 and siblings, Bill, Barb and Betty.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A private family burial will take place at Hicks Cemetery in Watson Township with Pastor Joe Shaler officiating.
Contributions in memory of Carolyn may be made to
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
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Condolence Messages
Ray & Barb Olsen
January 5, 2021 at 12:24 pm
So sorry Bill to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Reply
Bill Standish
January 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Dear Bill & family: So sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Reply
sherry collins
January 5, 2021 at 2:53 pm
sherry collins nan and pat sorry to hear about carolyn she was good family. my prayers go out to you and her family.
Reply
Sue VanLiere
January 5, 2021 at 4:38 pm
Sue and family~ I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Reply
Tim & Ronda Beeke
January 5, 2021 at 5:30 pm
So sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family
Reply
Becky and Russ Deaton
January 5, 2021 at 6:05 pm
All who loved Carolyn are in our hearts and prayers.
She was a sweet lady, and will be missed by many.
Reply
Peg selby
January 5, 2021 at 6:37 pm
Sooo very sorry to hear this… my heart hurts for her family… many prayers for comfort
Reply
Elsie & Jerry Sircher
January 5, 2021 at 8:56 pm
So sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother, Casey. Our sincere condolences to you and the family.
Reply
Bob & Lorie Helmboldt
January 5, 2021 at 11:24 pm
Bob, Julie, Bill, and Sue and families,
We were so saddened to hear this. Carolyn was a sweet lady who will be missed. Prayers for peace and comfort during these difficult times! Prayers and God bless. Love Bob & Lorie Helmboldt
Reply
Stephen and Heather Wilkinson
January 6, 2021 at 8:49 am
So sorry for the family loss. She was a wonderful women.
Reply
Richard & Dorisann Thomas
January 6, 2021 at 10:20 am
Bill sorry to here of you an your families loss.
Reply
JOHN R FRY AND NANCY
January 6, 2021 at 12:00 pm
SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY LOSS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY CAROLYN RIP
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Galloway
January 6, 2021 at 7:56 pm
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
The Galloway family
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Debbie Kruse
January 7, 2021 at 6:37 pm
Sending condolences to Bill and family for your tremendous loss. I have many fond memories of holidays and fishing vacations with Carolyn. May you all find peace and comfort during this time.
Reply
Brandy Mannon
January 7, 2021 at 7:03 pm
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with your family.
Reply
Bill and Sara Hale
January 8, 2021 at 10:52 am
Bill, sorry for the loss of Carolyn,we will be thinking of you and your family.
Reply
Glenn. Ruth. wiley
January 10, 2021 at 6:46 pm
We are so sorry to hear of Carolyn passing. We have fond memories of snow omg
Reply
Eric and Mandy Russell
January 15, 2021 at 2:25 pm
Bill and family,
Sending our deepest sympathies. We considered it an honor to be able to know Carolyn. She always made our day brighter when we saw her. You are in our thoughts.
Reply
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