Obituary of Hallie Louise Taylor

Hallie Louise Taylor of Luther, Michigan lost her battle with cancer by peacefully passing away surrounded by her son, daughter and grandchildren on Monday afternoon November 8th 2010. Hallie was born in Flint, Michigan on June 3rd 1930 to Marie Gregerson Canfield and Hally L. Canfield. She lived her childhood in rural Ohio but returned to the Flint area to attend high school, graduating from Flint Central then going on to graduate from Flint Tech. This led her on the path to the prestigious jobs she held over the years in the business field. Hallie held certifications in Western Union Teletype and taught at Fisher Body - Grand Blanc Plant, was the assistant to the director of Whiting Auditorium in Flint and was also the executive secretariy to 8 proffesors at the University of Michigan - Flint Campus. She was also the founder & co-owner of Al Taylor & son Heating & Cooling. Hallie married Albert G. Taylor on Feburary 13, 1954 in Angola, Indiana. They celebrated 38 years of marriage until Albert's death on March 20th 1992. She then retired and moved to Northern Michigan and so much enjoyed the many activities and events this beautiful area has to offer. If there was a concert or presentation taking place at the Pavillion in Cadillac you just knew she was there. Hallie was a member of the United Methodist Church in Mt. Morris, Michigan and held many different positions in her years of attendance. Hallie enjoyed reading, travel, music, walking, the beauty of every season but most of all her children, grandchildren and great grand son. She is survived by her son Glen E. Taylor; daughter Glenda M. Goodwin; granddaughters Sarah M. Goodwin, Lindsay L. Goodwin; fiance Ron Platzer; Whitney Goodwin Holmes & husband Brett and Tegan Ann Louise Taylor. Grandsons are Glen M. Goodwin, Albert J. Taylor and great-grandson Justin James Taylor. Hallie was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers - Lorence, Gorden & Eldred as well as her sister Louise. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to either: Wonderland Humane Society Inc., P. O. Box 935, Cadillac, MI 49601 or the Missaukee Humane Society, 5310 W. Houghton Lake Rd, Lake City MI 49651.