Michele E. McMichael Tau, 59, resident of 14034 Kiefer Road, Springboro, was called home by her Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2011 at Meadville Medical Center. Born on April 1, 1952, in Meadville, she was the daughter of the late Barbara Jean Davis Skelton and Richard Leo McMichael of FL. She married Chester L. Tau June 4, 1977 and he survives.
She was a 1970 graduate of Saegertown High School and a graduate of Minneapolis, MN lab technician program. Michele was employed as lab technician at Meadville Medical Center for 39 years.
Michele was a member of the Hickernell United Methodist Church and a 37 year member of Hayfield Grange, Crawford County Pomona Grange, PA State Grange, and National Grange. She currently was serving as Community Service Chairman and Ceres of Hayfield Grange and was Pomona Ceres. Michele and Chester were selected as PA State Grange Young Couple in 1983-84 competing in Portland, ME in 1984. She previously held the offices of Lady Assistant Steward and Junior Matron and Lady Assistant Steward and Youth Chairman in Crawford County Pomona Grange. In 2008 the Ralph Tau Family was recognized as the third place family in the National Grange Family of the Year contest.
Family surviving Michele include her husband, Chester of 33 years; four children – Michael of Springboro; Heather Tau and her companion, John Passamonte of Erie; Brenda Tau and her companion, Eric Parco, of Pittsburgh; Jennifer Jones and her companion, Judson Davis of Meadville; and adopted children – Jacqueline and Emily at home; grandchildren – Jade Tau and Aries Jones. She is also survived by two sisters – Connie Custer of FL and Barbara Jane Cely and her husband, Trey of GA; cousins – Tom Leffingwell of FL and David and Sherry Faulkner of TN, Jeannie Shields, Judy Chaplan, and Jack and Patty Walls all of Meadville and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death, in addition to her mother by grandparents Elmer and Thelma Mason and William and Grace Davis, and a son – Mark.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral services will be held at the Hickernell United Methodist Church, Springboro Road, Springboro, PA on Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Robert Trask, pastor of the Church will officiate. Interment will be in Venango Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hickernell Church, Hayfield Grange, or the Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 915 State Street, Erie, PA 16507.
Chester, Michael and family,
We were saddened to hear about Michele’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you all and praying for you all in this time of grief.
Love,
Jim and Rachel Richardson
Dear Chester and Family,
So sorry to hear of Michele’s sudden “going home”.We cannot even begin to know what you must be going through with the recent passing of your mom and now your wife. God promises never to give us more than we can bear but at times like these we need him to be our burden bearer. May the God of all comfort put His loving arms around you and sustain you.
Love in Christ,
Larry and Linda Mattocks
Dear Connie and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Barry and Terri Shelatz
Dear Connie and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
With love, Barry and Terri Shelatz
Dear Connie and family,
We are so sorry for you and Michele”s family. Know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry to see that Michelle has passed away. She was a kind and caring person. Please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the kids during the coming days. Jan Lipps
Dear Chester and family
We are so sorry you and your family are going through this time of heartbreak and loss. We are holding you up to the lord in our prayers for comfort and love .
The Ferry Family
Chester to you aand your family I send sincere sympathy I know you have the strenght and faith to help you as you face each new day withlove and peace Isabel
Chester,
Undoubtedly you are feeling overwhelmed with the death of your mom about a month ago and now your wife!! The Lord has promised to be with us–even in the valleys. I’m sure this seems to be a long dark one, but know He is with you and so are our thoughts and prayers. Feeling with you in this valley…
Love & Prayers,
Cousins: Art & Suetta Clawson
Lake Wales, FL
Chester,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Lynne Hotchkiss Oliver
Fort Myers, FL
Dear Chester and Family,
Everyone at French Creek Valley Christian Child Care was saddened to hear of Michele’s passing. We are praying for you and your family.
Vicki DeTal and Staff
Chester,
I am so sorry to hear of Michele’s passing.My heart felt sympathy to you and your family.
Debra Parmenter
Chester and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the untimely loss of Michele. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Uncle Art, Aunt Iliene and Family