"To the precious family of Mark Taylor..the man! There are no words to express how badly we feel for your personal loss. We feel a great loss with you. We had never met a man like Mark. I always told him he reminded me of my own Dad. There was not a man that was as my Dad until I met Mark. His honesty, integrity, piety, kindness, understanding, encouraging, guiding, respect...there are more words to describe Mark as we knew him. The kind of life he lived Blessed ours in so so many ways. One thing Mark always said is he lived his life so when he got called home it would be straight up. Well Mark, you have been Blessed with just that because I know the Lord will take you there. Rest in Peace dear friend. Our deepest Sympathy to all Mark's family. We love you all like family. "
In loving memory of
Mark B Taylor
January 5, 1961 - May 13, 2019
Mark Bernard Taylor age 58, of Ames, Iowa passed away May 13, 2019 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. A gathering of friends and family will be held Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 4- 6:00 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa.
Mark was born on January 5, 1961 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Bernard and Georgia (Reeser) Taylor. He graduated from Osseo High school in 1979. He married Gwen Scheuring (Stassen) on January 27, 1990 in Las Vegas. Mark was a jack of all trades for his carpenter work. Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Cheering on his Vikings and Cyclones! His greatest time spent was with his grandkids. Papa was the most treasured name he had been given. Mark will always be remembered as the life of the party. Mark's smile and hugs were what everyone could always count on.
Mark is survived by his wife, Gwen Taylor; son, Nicholas (Jenna) Scheuring, daughter, Chasity (Dustin) Vajgrt; grandchildren, Grady, Aubry, Olivia, Lincoln; two sisters, two brothers, two brothers-in-laws, two sister-in-laws, a mother-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. He will also be missed dearly by his dog Bella, and his "adoptive daughters".
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Debbie, brother-in-law Peter, and his father-in-law Gordy.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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"Gwen, Nick, and Chasity I'm so sorry for your loss, you will forever carry his love for you in your hearts. Sending you all love, as I will be unable to attend the service. -Ashley Novacek"
"My heart is so sad to hear about Marks passing. He always seemed happy and loved it when he would call me Auntie Shelly. He always hugged me to , which was so sweet. We were planning on going fishing last summer and talked about it several times, but it didn't seem to happen. Bet we would of had a lot of laughs. Hold on to all the wonderful memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Love to all of you. ??"