of Conway, AR
March 5, 1947 - February 6, 2017
Gary Francis Taylor was born on March 5, 1947 in Des Moines Iowa to Toby and Irene Taylor. He and his older sister, Jeanne (David) Farnsworth had an incredible sister-brother bond, and still do!
He attended elementary and high school in Johnston, Iowa. He then went on to receive his bachelors degree from Westmar College, in Le Mars, Iowa where he met and married Cheryl Allen they had 2 children. Brad (Beth) Taylor of Bloomington, Indiana and Jenny Lechtenberg (Justin) of Hennessey, Oklahoma. Gary made a career in the Insurance industry, his incredible personality was the perfect fit.
From the time Gary was a boy he loved horses he trained and showed all his life. One proud moment was winning the National Championship at the Kansas City Royal show with his faithful horse, Laddie, in the reigning competition. Gary married an old friend, Marilyn Schumacher, of Janesville, Iowa in 1999. He gained 5 children, Denise (Jack) Cartwright of Tipton, Iowa. Christy Schumacher of Oakland, California. Scott (Carol) Schumacher of Albany, California. Melanie Schumacher of Switzerland and DeAnn (Marvin) Bliss of Janesville, Iowa. Marilyn and Gary moved to Arkansas and settled in Conway, in the "perfect" setting, a house on Lake Conway.
Where his favorite times were watching the squirrels and birds and all other amazing creatures that would visit. One of Gary's fondest moments was becoming a grandfather. He LOVED being Grandpa Taylor! He has two grandchildren, Esther Mae Taylor and Benny Lechtenberg. He also gained several more through his union with Marilyn. Scott, Emily and Matthew (Allison) Cartwright. Sam Schumacher, Julia Marino and Gina(Ben) Feldman, Gabriel and Andrew Schumacher and Adrianna Cavanaugh (Caley), Chelsey Bliss, John and Jeromiah (Melissa) Bliss. Seven great grandchildren, Sydney and Olivia Bliss, Omri and Kale Bliss. Callum and Bella Feldman and Harper Cavanaugh. Gary Loved life, loved making people laugh and we are proud to call him, husband, dad and grandpa.
Gary is preceded in death by both parents, Francis (Toby) and Irene Taylor of Grimes, Iowa.
Memorial Service will be 10:00am Friday, February 10, 2017 at First United Methodist Church Maumelle.
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6 Condolence(s)
Mary Ann Tingley
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I had the pleasure of visiting with Gary and his sister Jeanie while I was helping to plan the JHS Class of '65 50th reunion which unfortunately he could not attend. He was one of our classmates that we had lost track of and we were all excited to reconnect with him.
Thoughts and prayers to his family, he is resting in the arms of our Lord.
Jeanie Farnsworth
Friday, February 10, 2017
Gary was my favorite Brother. I will miss him alot.
Terri Seibert Holmgren
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Gary was a wonderful cousin. He was a year ahead of me at Johnston High, and in the same Class of 1965 as my sister Marilyn, who just passed away on January 17th.
Gary came from a wonderful family. His dad was a very funny and caring man. His mother Irene was my 2nd grade teacher. We host the Seibert Family Reunion every June, and when Irene was living, she would always write me the sweetest thank-you notes every year.
It sounds like Gary had a beautiful life and was loved by many. That does not surprise me at all. Our family offers prayers for his family and sincere condolences.
Angie Brixey-Hays
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Mr Taylor was so sweet & always so happy! He was full of jokes & enjoyed having a good time. I enjoyed reading his poetry & hearing his horse stories & stories of his family. Mr Taylor loved the Lord & shared his love with others. He will be greatly missed! I'm thankful for the time I was blessed to know him.
Karyn Goldsmith
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Mr. Taylor meant so much to me and truly he was my friend. I always looked forward to "sparring" with him when he came to see us. He could "cut up" with the best of them. He brightened my day and everyone around him with his wit and poetry. He loved horses, he loved his family, he loved living at Lake Conway, and he loved the Lord. I will miss him terribly.
Carolyn Calhoun
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
The family has my sincere condolences. May you draw comfort from the lyrics in this song as I have.
He Will Call(Job 14:13-15)
Life, like a mist, appears for just a day,Then disappears tomorrow. All that we are can quickly fade away,replaced with tears and sorrow. If a man should die, can he live again? Hear the promise God has made:He will call; The dead will answer, They shall live at his command. For he will have a longing for the work of his own hand. So have faith, and do not wonder, For our God can make us stand. And we shall live forever, as the work of his own hand.