Elsa Fern (Pease) Jordan Taylor , age 92 of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on December 25, 2016 at her residence.
She was born July 13, 1924 to Charles and Fern (Forman) Pease, in Scottville, Michigan, the second of four children.
She graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. Elsa married Lawrence Jordan right after world war II, he preceded her in death in 1965. Later in life she married Joseph Taylor which he also preceded her in death, as did her brother, Ellsworth Pease and sister Genevieve Hall.
Elsa is survived by her sister, Clarice (Jerry) Miles, her three children; Joann (David) Logan, Lawrence (Beverly) Jordan, and Charles (Linda) Jordan, 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.and brother in-law Harold Hall.
During WWII Elsa worked at Tyden Lock and Seal and later was among the first group of nursing assistant at the Medical Facility (Thornapple Manor) until 1965.
Elsa hobbies she enjoyed, consisted of ceramics, flowers, and crafts for church bazaars.
She was also active as a 4H leader, Sunday school teacher at United Methodist Welcome Corners Church.
Visitation will be held Wednesday December 28, 2016 from 4:00pm until 5:00pm
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 5:00pm at Welcome Corners United Methodist Church.
Lay Minister Mickey Cousino will officiate the service. Memorial contributions can be made to Welcome Corners United Methodist Church 3185 N.m43 Hwy. Hastings,Mi.49058 or Bronson Hospice.
