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.
Barb spent her younger years involved in 4H and was active in the family farm where they raised sheep and dairy cattle. She showed sheep at the local fair and continued to be active in and support the 4H program as an adult. She was a 4H leader and served as the secretary for the Barry County Fair Board and was active in many agriculture and community events. Barbara had great love for the 4H program and was proud in knowing many members of her family continued on in that tradition. Barb was also an active member in the Quimby United Methodist church for many years. She played piano and supported the youth outreach programs. In addition, she spent time knitting and crocheting. She took great pride in making mittens for anyone who needed them and gave dozens of pair to Central Elementary School over the course of several years. She made sure several little hands stayed warm. She also used this talent to make prayer shawls for donations to ailing community members and new babies. She proudly acknowledged this work and made hundreds of them over the years. Barb was a great seamstress. She made wonderful dresses for her grand daughter Sarah. She would sew and knit baby blankets, sweaters and dress up clothing for the kids and helped make wedding dresses and bridal party dresses for most of her children. Barbara enjoyed working and playing at Creative Juices Pottery Studio and would shop for hours on QVC and loved her special lunchtime visits with her lady friends and staff at Wendy’s. She was flower enthusiast and could tell you numerous things about many types of flowering plants. She also was an avid bird watcher and shared this knowledge with those who would take time to learn. The thing that gave her the greatest joy was watching and spending time with her grandchildren. At one time or another, she cared for each and every one of them. In her own words, “Being a Grandma is the best.” She later stated that she was so grateful to have the privilege to watch them all grow and become adults and reach for their dreams. 
Darla was born on July 15, 1959 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Marshall E. "Dutch" and Vonda J. (Webb) Cappon. She attended Hastings Area Schools. Darla worked for the EBI Breakthrough program in Lake Odessa and the Barry Intermediate School District Workshop.
Butch was born on March 25, 1943 in Troy, Michigan the son of Peter and Doris (Dwyer) Tossava. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1961. Butch married Carolyn Sue Wilson in April of 1964. She preceded him in death, after 39 years of marriage. Butch later married Margaret Pruett on January 22, 2011.
Edith was born in Hastings, MI on September 2, 1921, the daughter of Charles and Celia (Cline) Tobias. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools graduating from Hastings High School.Edith married her neighbor and high school sweetheart Carroll Newton shortly after her graduation on June 18, 1940. Carroll always said Edith had the blackest eyes he'd ever seen. They began their lives together in the Hastings area, and in 1964 moved to their farm in Charlotte. They lived in Barry Township, in Charlotte, and for the last 25 years at their farm in Hastings. The couple had celebrated 74 1/2 years of marriage when Carroll passed away in November 2014. Edith thoroughly enjoyed the role of homemaker and was a wonderful Mother and an excellent cook. Homemade noodles, pies of every kind, and Strawberry Shortcake were family favorites. In addition, Edith became a tremendous support to her husband’s 30 year political career. She participated in several organizations over the years including Michigan Farm Bureau, the local Grange, Extension, and the Hendershot School Chum Gang.Edith enjoyed being outdoors and was a skilled deer hunter. Her 13 point buck holds the family’s record rack for Whitetail deer. Throughout the years Edith kept a daily journal of the weather and events. Along with her husband, the couple traveled extensively throughout the United States visiting each state. Two of their favorites were Alaska & Hawaii. After Carroll retired, they purchased a home in Longboat Key Florida where they spent their winters making new friends and welcoming family and friends to visit and stay. Edith loved to socialize, play cards and go out to eat.
