Larry Jay Taylor

Larry Taylor, aged 76 of Byron Center, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 2, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marjorie; children, Tresa (Kevin) Biddison, David Taylor, Jennifer (Chris) Davenport; grandchildren, Kathryn (Scott) McVittie, Kristen Biddison, Janna (Everett) Schoenborn, Abigail Taylor, Tripp Davenport, JiYong Davenport; great grandson, James Schoenborn; two sisters, Nancy and Suzanne, many nieces, nephews, dear friends and neighbors. Larry was a loving, devoted family man and an avid golfer and sportsman. He was also a woodworker who made each of his grandchildren their own cradle. Larry was extremely proud of his years of service with the Michigan State Police having last served at the Ionia Post. He loved to watch western movies and could relate to the life of a western law officer. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Calvary Church, 707 East Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, on Tuesday, March 7, at 1:00 PM with Rev. Ronald Scarlett officiating. Interment in Spring Lake Cemetery at 3 pm. Family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, March 6, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund.

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March 07, 2017

Marge..just learned of Larry passing. So sorry. Our prayers are with you and your family..I have so many memories of Larry at Ionia Post...What a great person & Trooper....... Don & Deanna Leslie

- Don Leslie

March 06, 2017

I worked with Larry in the dispatch center at the Kent County Sheriff Department from 1995 until his retirement in January of 2003. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.

- Dirk Holmberg

March 06, 2017

Tresa, Kevin and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our caring thoughts are with all of you. Wishing you peace, comfort and loving memories.

- Greg, Adrienne, M, Z, and Siyu

March 05, 2017

I replaced Larry's position on Grand Haven Police Dept. when he went into the Michigan State Police, then I also left to go to the MSP. I was assigned to Romeo and Larry was one of my senior officers for training. Great guy and we shared multiple stories of working in Grand Haven. My sympathies to the whole family.

- Rick Wilds

March 04, 2017

Dear Aunt Marge, Tresa, Dave, Jenny and families, My prayers are with you in the homegoing of Uncle Larry. I have so many amazing memories of us kids growing up together and us being in Iona or you in Spring Lake. Memories of rolling over "king" and using him as a horse more than a police dog. The stories of mom and Aunt Marge living together whether it be with Grandma Tripp or in an apartment that dad and Uncle Larry would go to pick them up on a date at 713 and stand outside waiting to knock on the door until 713 not 712 or 714. How I have heard lots of those fun stories and become so exact about time myself because of our parents. Lol. What a legacy Uncle Larry has left to you all....a Godly one that his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will remember him by. That is what counts! My love to you all as you must go through these next days of supreme grief and then the firsts over the next year. We know God's grace is sufficient and may you feel the words to the song on the Tripp Sisters lp I think of so often. " He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater. He sendeth more strength when the labors increase..to added affliction, He addeth His mercy. To multiplied trials His multipled love." You will be in my prayers. I love you all.

- Debi M. (Barbier) Guzman

March 04, 2017

Dear Marge and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers. ❤ hugs, Kathi and Doug Wortman

- Kathi and Doug Wortman

March 04, 2017

Marge, I'm praying our Lord will comfort you and give you strength. Love and prayers, Karen Kamp Scott

- Karen Kamp Scott

March 03, 2017

Dear Marge and family, Our Sincere Sympathies are extended to you. It has been a long difficult journey. May God be close to you, in this difficult time. Jon and Kay

- Jon & Kay Whan

March 03, 2017

Dear Marge and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He fought a good fight He will always be remembered in our neighborhood for his friendliness and wit. We will certainly miss him Loving thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time Eva

- Eva Kornoelje

March 03, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Erv and RuthAnn Lichterman

March 03, 2017

I am truly sorry for your loss. Larry will be missed. Hopefully Revelation 21:4 might give you comfort where it says, "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. The former things have passed away.”

- Grant