Jerry Wayne Taylor, age 56, resident of 123 Dale Avenue, Cambridge Springs, PA and formerly of Los Alamos, NM, passed away peacefully after a short illness at his home. Born in Los Alamos, NM on November 20, 1956, Jerry is the son of Lennis (Skip) Taylor and Mary Olivas Taylor of Los Alamos, NM. He graduated from Los Alamos High School and served in the US Navy. Following his military service he received advanced education from the Albuquerque Tech School as a machinist. Presently, Jerry was employed by Acutech in Saegertown, PA. Jerry enjoyed river rafting, canoeing, skiing, camping, bonfires, cooking, and walking in the canyons of Los Alamos.
Jerry is survived, in addition to his parents, by his wife – Theresa Simmons Taylor whom he married October 25, 1985; son – Jeremy Taylor of Santa Fe, NM; daughter – Arie Taylor of Altoona, PA; son – Robert Taylor of Columbus, OH; son – Jeff Richards of Hamilton, IL; and daughter – Amanda Kellogg of Cambridge Springs. Also surviving are five grandchildren – Arianna, Fynn, Zachary, Townsend, and Sophia; a brother – Adrian Taylor of Los Alamos, NM and a sister – Batrice Vigil and her husband, Gerald of Espanola, NM.
A memorial service will be held outdoors at the residence of Roy Merritt, 22000 Walters Road, Venango, PA on Saturday, June 1st at 5:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Regional Cancer Center 2500 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505.
Mr & Mrs Taylor,
My condolences go out to to you and your family. Jerry and I were life long friends and enjoyed making turns together on Pajarito Mountain! Please take comfort knowing that Jerry is at peace now!
I too hope and pray that you find peace knowing that Jerry is in a far better place than all of us!!
All my love,
Steve Westerhold
My heart goes out to you Mary, Skip, and family. Jerry is in God’s hands and in a far better place. I know the heart ache you are going through and I hope and pray you will fine peace. Love all of youl. Shirleene
Our deep condolences to all who loved Jerry. Skip and Mary, we’re praying God will give you and your family the strength to endure your loss.
Sincerely,
The Lawson girls, Phyllis, Kay and Joyce
Our hearts and Prayers go out to all of Jerry’s family. He was a great guy and we will always remember him fondly. We are left with a lot of good memories of our time with Jerry. RIP Jerry we will never forget you.
Skip , Mary, & Family, we were very sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. You and his family will be in our prayers. God Bless Janet & Jack Dyson