Taylor - Mrs. Berdena Ethelwyn Taylor, born November 7, 1923, went to her eternal reward April 30, 2017, at age 93. She was a godly wife, mother, and grandmother, an inspiration and blessing to all who knew her. Her love, compassion, generosity, and prayers touched many lives. Surviving are her children, Barbara Groenhout, John Richard (Nancy) Taylor, Mark (Sharon) Taylor; grandchildren, Tammy (Steve) Fischer, Eric Taylor, Christopher (Kristen) Groenhout, Chad Groenhout, John Mathew (Reve) Taylor, Jeremy (Monica) Taylor, Joshua (Brittany) Taylor, Sara (Steve) Beh, Scott (Darnisha) Taylor, Brandon Taylor; great grandchildren, Megan, Zachary, Alex, Jonathan, Ashley, Tyler, Noah, Jonah, Mia, Lindsey, Aubrey, Ariel, Isaac, Ainslie; sisters, Grace Starr, Audrey (Stan) Raymond, Bernice Strong; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Gladys (Petrie) Johnson; husband, John Merrit Taylor; son, Dwight Taylor; brother, Leland Johnson; sisters, Violet Walker, and Joyce Haist. Proverbs 31 best describes her life. (10) "Who can find a virtuous woman: for her price is far above rubies. (20) She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. (26) She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. (28) Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. (30) Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised."(KJV). A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday May 16 at Grand Rapids International Fellowship Church, 3765 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Grand Rapids. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Berdena E. Taylor please visit our Sympathy Store.
Cemetery Details
Grand Rapids, MI, 49512
Memorial Service
MAY 16. 1:00 PM (EDT)
Grand Rapids International Fellowship
3765 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49508
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I had the most wonderful mother-in-law and father-in-law a girl could have asked for! My children loved to have her read stories to them, no doubt because of that soft gentle voice she had. I will always love you Mom and Dad!
- Nancy Taylor, daughter-in-law
Our loss is Heaven's gain. Truly a woman of God; whom I was blessed to know and was a recipient of her many prayers. God only knows all the people who have been helped through her many prayers. Now she is home with the one she loved most, 'Jesus Christ". Prayers for the family. God Bless
- Robert Beighley
This is a perfect discription of Moms passing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQYrF2g_48o Mark
- Mark Taylor
God's Garden Must Be Beautiful ~ God looked around the garden and found an empty space. He looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful for he only takes the best. He knew that you were weary and he knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never be well on earth again. He saw the roads were getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered peace be thine. In loving memory of a wonderful mother-in-law. Sharon Taylor
- Sharon Taylor
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