Gerald “Jerry” William Taylor, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 26, 2014, at his home.

He was born March 11, 1933, in Fluvanna, Texas to George B. Taylor and Thelma A. Linkous Taylor. He attended schools in Basin, Manderson and Worland, Wyoming.

On December 22, 1952, he married Faye Irene Lawton. They moved to Idaho Falls in 1972, and were later divorced. He met Emma Simmons and they were married on March 6, 1976 in Idaho Falls. His wife preceded him in death on December 25, 2006. He owned Jerry’s Pivot Service for many years and then worked at Walmart for 16 years.

Jerry was a member of Watersprings Church. He enjoyed square dancing, woodworking, gardening and his pets.

Survivors are:
Son: Rocky D. Taylor of Mesa, AZ
Son: Danny G. (Jackie) Taylor of Lewiston, Maine
Daughter: Valerie K. (Monte) Connolly of Idaho Falls, ID
Son: Wesley R. (Connie) Taylor of Idaho Falls, ID
Daughter: Natalie F. (John) Bombardier of Buckeye, AZ
Son: Jeffry J. (Danielle) Taylor of Mapleton, UT
Daughter: Jodie L. (Bret) Jones of Shelley, ID
Stepdaughter: Gerri (Mitch) Adams of Houston, TX
Stepdaughter: Karma Wyatt of Boise, ID
Stepdaughter: Paula (Dave) Taylor, Bountiful, UT
Brother: Pat (Leila) Taylor of Bridger, MT
Brother: Gary (Judy) Taylor of Wheatland, WY
Brother: Tom (Joyce) Taylor of Billings, MT
Sister: Margie (Ruben) Valpando of Thermopolis WY
Sister: Judy (Jim) Adams of Otterbridge, MT
31 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his wife; a grandson, Timothy Taylor; four sisters, Mary Lou, Bonnie, Carol, and Evelyn; and a brother, David Taylor.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) in Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park.