Video by Kim Capone Ronald Jon Taylor (November 3, 1948 - February 27, 2011) Ronald Jon Taylor, born Nov. 3, 1948, in Lansing, MI, passed away on Feb. 27 after a short, but brave battle with cancer. Ron graduated from Lansing Everett High School and Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts. He owned and managed a small construction business in the Lansing area. Ron's family and friends were of utmost importance in his life. As an avid outdoorsman, Ron shared his knowledge and love of fishing and hunting with his family, spending Spring months fishing on the river and the Fall deer hunting in the woods of Northern Michigan. He loved watching Michigan State sports and cheering loudly for his alma mater. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Loretta Taylor, as well as his father and mother-in-law, James and Margaret Long. He is survived by his wife of more than 41 years, Mary (Happy) Taylor; children, Matthew (Bethany) Taylor and Margaret (Scott) Lancaster; grandchildren, Aidan and Grant Lancaster, Anna and Jake Taylor; sisters, Jackie Hull (Art, deceased), Mary (Fred) Dick; brothers, John Taylor, James (Jan) Taylor, Robert Taylor and several nieces and nephews. All of his family and friends will remember Ron's infectious smile, booming laugh and engaging personality.

Video by Kim Capone Ronald Jon Taylor (November 3, 1948 - February 27, 2011) Ronald Jon Taylor, born Nov. 3, 1948, in Lansing, MI, passed away on Feb. 27 after a short, but brave battle with cancer. Ron graduated from Lansing Everett High School and Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts. He owned and managed a small construction business in the Lansing area. Ron's family and friends were of utmost importance in his life. As an avid outdoorsman, Ron shared his knowledge and love of fishing and hunting with his family, spending Spring months fishing on the river and the Fall deer hunting in the woods of Northern Michigan. He loved watching Michigan State sports and cheering loudly for his alma mater. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Loretta Taylor, as well as his father and mother-in-law, James and Margaret Long. He is survived by his wife of more than 41 years, Mary (Happy) Taylor; children, Matthew (Bethany) Taylor and Margaret (Scott) Lancaster; grandchildren, Aidan and Grant Lancaster, Anna and Jake Taylor; sisters, Jackie Hull (Art, deceased), Mary (Fred) Dick; brothers, John Taylor, James (Jan) Taylor, Robert Taylor and several nieces and nephews. All of his family and friends will remember Ron's infectious smile, booming laugh and engaging personality.