Joy Taylor Obituary

Joy L. Taylor

February 23, 1955-August 23, 2012

Joy L. Taylor, 57, of West Lafayette, went to her heavenly home at 5:55 p.m. on August 23rd, 2012, after a year-long, courageous battle with cancer. She slipped away very peacefully, surrounded by her family. Born February 23rd, 1955 in Lincoln, NE, she was the daughter of the late Franklin R. Furrer and Nancy Benal. She married David "Dave" M. Taylor on March 7th, 1976 in York, Nebraska. David was the love of her life. In 1981 they moved to Lafayette where they started their business, Dave Taylor Electric Service, Inc. Joy was the VP and bookkeeper for 31 years. She enjoyed gardening, birds, nature, cooking, playing the piano and taking care of her family, whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her father Franklin R. Furrer of Lincoln, NE, her brother Andrew D. Furrer of Scotts Bluff, NE, and her very special Aunt Merna of Lincoln, NE. Surviving are her husband Dave Taylor, son Sam Taylor, daughter Laura Taylor (companion Michelle Wells), all of Lafayette; daughter Jennifer (Dart) Fox of Indianapolis, daughter Kimberly (Bruce) Gemberling of Sugarland, TX, mother Nancy (Leo) Benal, of League City, TX, brother Dan (Cheryl) Furrer of Cypress, TX, and brother Bill (Brooke) Furrer, of Lafayette. Also surviving is her only, and very special granddaughter Hannah, and her very special grandsons Hayden, Devon, Alex and Miles. Joy leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and many very special friends. The family would like to express their thanks to the nurses and hematology team at the Melvin & Bren Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis as well as Guardian Angel Hospice for their caring hands and hearts. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Hippensteel Chapel with Chaplain Bonnie Shoaf officiating. Burial to follow at Battle Ground Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Guardian Angel Hospice. Please forward donations to 1221 S. Creasy Lane, Suite J, Lafayette, IN 47905. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Journal & Courier on Aug. 26, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Joy Taylor

10 Entries

hayden gemberling

August 28, 2012

i am her grandson tomorrow is is gong to be the most difficult day of my im going to in joy one bit of tomorrow

Jennifer Downing

August 27, 2012

Just want you all to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lorrie Gruner

August 27, 2012

Jennifer, Dart, Hannah, Alex and Taylor family,

Jim and I are sorry to hear of Joy's passing. We feel honored to have met her. It's hard losing your mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and spouse. You have many special and precious memories of her that will remain with you forever. Cherish those. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help out.

Alex Fox

August 26, 2012

I love you grandma always and forever..

Carolyn Army

August 26, 2012

I was at Joys home before she passed and she was having so many difficulties. I cried all the way home as I knew my friend of many years would not be on this earth much longer. Joy's family carried out her finally wishes with loving care. She will be missed but as time passes peace will come to you, her family and her friends as peace is with her now. Joy is with the Angels.

Todd Chupp

August 26, 2012

I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to Dave and his family. The IFCU family has you in their prayers.

Sharon Oberlie Neal Carolyn Army's sister

August 25, 2012

Our heart felt sympathies to Joy's family. I met Joy at my sisters home in Brookston and know this: when Joy walked into a room it became vibrant with energy. She is missed, tears flow but, God Bless her as she is now out of pain flying with the angels of God.

August 25, 2012

I love you to the MOON mommy!! I will never forget your love!! I am heartbroken that you are forever gone but I know you are watching us from heaven and keeping all of us safe. We have all cried many tears of sadness as we desperately miss one of the BEST mothers but we are holding on to each other. I love you MOM and I promise to watch over everyone as we try to move forward!!Fly my beautiful angel, FLY!!YOU are forever in my heart!!

Donna Lrsley

August 25, 2012

May The Lord give you comfort in knowing Joy is finally free from the pain she had indured. She now sets by the right side of God along with Polly. May God Bless you ALL

Ilene King

August 25, 2012

I'm remembering good times with Dave & Joy with my late husband, Carl & I playing euchre together. Camping with the Taylor family. Good times. Joy always had a smile on her face & a laugh no one could ever forget. Broken hearted. My thoughts & prayers for the family.

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