Obituary of Perry Lane Taylor

    Perry Lane Taylor was born in Hartley, IA on January 4, 1961 to Gaylord and Joan (Hagedorn) Taylor of Primghar, IA. He was the first baby of the New Year, so he made his debut in the newspaper. Perry grew up, and attended primary school in Primghar until 8th grade, completing his education at Hartley Community School, graduating in 1979. Throughout those years, he played football, played drums in band, enjoyed mechanical work by fixing cars, raced cars, and worked on the family farm.

    Following graduation, Perry enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country for eight years. During the first four, he spent much of his time aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. This carrier and its Strike Group had missions in the Indian Ocean during the Iran hostage crisis, and in the Mediterranean Sea during the Beirut, Lebanon crisis. He was recognized for designing and building a functional, mobile tadeye cleaner that was used onboard the aircraft carrier, as well as receiving a commendation for outstanding performance for his professional knowledge, hard work, and increased productivity during these years. After four years at sea, he continued his service in the Navy stationed at Oak Harbor, Washington. He worked as a mechanic during his tenure.  He was, at heart, an avid mechanic, and he utilized his passion to work on race cars as well. 

    In 1987, after earning an honorable discharge, Perry remained in Oak Harbor, Washington, working as a mechanic for ten years, returning home to Hartley due to health issues. He enjoyed farming with his dad, trucking, tinkering on computers, and using his love of mechanics to fix various things from combines, trucks, tractors, to cars.

    Perry marched to the beat of his own drum throughout his lifetime. His motto was, “Do it right the first time or don’t do it at all”. He may have taken longer when working on something, but he took pride in a job well done. His robust laugh and willingness to help others are key traits that everyone will continue to remember best. He will be missed by those who knew him well. 

    Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Joan Taylor of Hartley, IA; and his sister, Teresa DeBoer (Bret Dolphin) of Sioux Falls, SD; his nephew, John DeBoer of Rapid City, SD; his niece, Norah DeBoer of Sioux Falls, SD; and extended family and friends.

    Preceding him in death were his father, Gaylord Taylor; his infant nephew, Ryan DeBoer; his paternal grandparents, Orville and  Mearl Taylor; his maternal grandparents, Bill and Iola Hagedorn; and several aunts and uncles.

 

Celebration of Life

Perry Lane Taylor

Born ~ January 4, 1961

Died ~ January 24, 2018

Age ~ 57 years   20 days

 

Memorial Service

Saturday, February 10, 2018  ~  2:00 p.m.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Hartley, Iowa

 

Officiating ~ Pastor Chris Nitzel

Organist ~ Donna Ahlers

 

Congregational Singing

Processional ~ "Just As I Am"  #570

                      "I'm But A Stranger Here"  #748

                        "Amazing Grace"  #744

Recessional ~ "This Is The Feast Of Victory"  #155

 

Honorary Pallbearers

Kelly Hollowell    Kirby Hollowell    Ted Hoeppner

John Newgard    Darwin Flick    Perry Polson

Kelly Polson    Mark Sampson    Bob Morfitt

Joe Wendell    Raoul Folknee    Alan Tarnasky

 

Ushers

Allan Dacken  ~  Bill Treimer

 

Flower Attendants

Annette and Willis Gebert

 

Military Graveside Rites

Hartley American Legion

Arthur W. Kirchhoff  Post #288

 

Burial

Pleasant View Cemetery

Hartley, Iowa