John D Taylor, long time resident of North Royalton, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home in Ponce Inlet, Florida on May 20, 2010 surrounded by his family.
John, a devoted husband of Carolyn Taylor, dear father of Jimmie (Ann) Taylor, Gladys (Ray) Kulczycki, Sheila (Mark) Chalmers, Rhonda (Tom) Brill, Judie (Brian) Regan, Tim (Christy) Taylor, grandfather of 12, great grandfather of 13, brother of Jack Taylor (deceased) and Joy Stanich, beloved son in law of Emma Lou Faucett and brother in law of Donald and Patsy Faucett, David, Brad and Craig.
John served his community in North Royalton as a Police Officer for 29 years and also owned a successful landscaping and excavating business. He collected and restored antique cars and was a member of many automobile clubs. His many interests included hunting, fishing, collecting antiques, music, dancing and playing the banjo.
Most of all John enjoyed spending time with his family who will miss his love of life and happy spirit.
John was quite a man. He taught me much about policing and being a REAL MAN! But more importantly, I learned the importance of family. As hardcore and brave as John was, he was a pussycat with his loved ones.
Paulette and I send our sincere condolenses, and we regret not connecting with John after he moved to Florida. May your spirits be lifted, and know that JT is with us now & forever. I'm not sure he will be smoking the grenadere's in heaven; however, he will enjoy the promise land as he enjoyed life. Bless you all!!!!!!
Colleen
Daddy I will always cherish every memory from my young adult life with you. We had so much fun swimming at the lake; listening to you play guitar and bango with your friends and getting me to work in your police car at the radio station when the whole town was snowed in. You werent too crazy about the boy I hooked up with-you called him curly or red for years. When I married Mark, you danced cheek to cheek with me at our little reception. Later in our lives, you said that Mark turned out to be a great son-in-law and you were glad that I had a happy marriage. That meant a lot to us. I am thankful for all you did and always felt you were a great Dad when I was a young adult.
Daddy I will always cherish every memory with you when I became a parent and you became a grandpa to Colleen and Sean. You became part of their lives from the day they were born. You gladly attended all of their events: birthday parties, school functions, special days at church and dance recitals. You were always there and Colleen and Sean became very close to you. They learned to swim, dive and fish at Grandpas Lake, enjoyed all the holidays together, going out to lunch, cookouts or just hanging out with you. When I was working and the kids were at school we had many wonderful lunches. We had good talks and I know we were very close. I am thankful for all you did and always felt you were a great Dad and Grandpa as I grew older.
During the last years, we spoke regularly and I loved visiting you in Florida when we went on vacation. We had many fun times at the ocean, in the pool and going out to eat, listen and dance to country music. Even though we weren't together as much, I still loved you just the same. I am thankful for all you did, we never lost our connection and I always felt you were a great Dad even though we were miles apart.
Daddy I will always cherish every memory we made together during your life. There are so many more, too many to write down, each more special and precious than the last. As I look back I see that you were always in my life and I was always in your life no matter what. It wasnt that long ago that you looked right at me and directly into my eyes and said, You and me, we always had a good relationship. I am consoled by your words and that you valued my love, devotion and friendship as a daughter. I truly respected, loved, and valued every minute together and honored you as my Dad. I will miss you dearly. Lovingly Sheila
Carol & Bill Pfeifer
With much love and deepest sympathy to all of John's family.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning poetically describes the end of life as a return to pure love:
Guess now who holds thee? -
"Death", I said. But there
The silver answer rang-
"Not Death, but Love."
LOVE JERRY