Jeri-Lee Ann Marie Taylor, of Antigo, passed away to her eternal home on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at her home under the care of her loving family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 61 years old. She was born on February 12, 1955 in Mosinee, a daughter of the late Roland and Patricia (Janes) Evanson. She married Mike "T-Bone" Taylor on July 15, 1977 in Antigo. He preceded her in death on June 29, 2016.
She graduated with the Antigo High School Class of 1973. She received EMT training at Northcentral Technical College and taught CPR and first response classes at the Antigo Campus. Jeri-Lee also went through the WETA program with the University of Wisconsin Madison.
Jeri-Lee had a long career in the medical field beginning at Eastview Manor in Antigo in 1980 as a Ward Clerk, Central Supply coordinator and Social Worker Assistant. In 1988 she joined Aspirus, employed at VNA Home Health as a Branch Office Assistant in Antigo. She then went to work at the Aspirus Walk-in Clinic in Wausau as a receptionist until coming to Langlade Hospital in 2011. Jeri-Lee retired after 28 years with Aspirus on Monday, November 14.
She was a member of Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church, Joy Fellowship, the Altar Guild and sang in the church choir. She also taught Vacation Bible School and Sunday School.
Jeri-Lee enjoyed quilting, gardening and spending time with her family.
Survivors include three daughters, Tiffani (Adrian) Smith of Appleton, Cari Seis and Shane Gibbs of Deerbrook and Becki (James) Osmus of Appleton; seven grandchildren, Darian (Matthew) Gibbs, Emma and Jedd Smith, Austin Seis, Evelyn and Brayden Osmus, and a grandson on the way; niece she raised as a daughter, Michele (Brian) Meidl of Antigo; nephew and Godson, Josh Taft of Antigo; a brother, Jeff Evanson of Antigo; a sister, Janel Zoern of Antigo; step-mother, Dawn Evanson of Tomahawk; nieces and nephews; and special friend, Nancy (William) Lucht of Antigo.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a grandson, Steven Smith.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Spaude officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home and Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
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To Jeri's Family - I am very sorry for your loss. I think we were in the ninth grade when Jeri and I first met and became fast friends. Throughout high school, Jeri always made me laugh and brightened my day - a very uplifting spirit, even in bad times. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing, and regretful that we did not connect more in the past few years - I always thought we would some day. I do know how proud she was of her children - we corresponded in the last several years and that was very evident. With deepest sympathy, Kate McLellan
TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS, OF JERI, PRAYERS AND HUGS TO ALL, FROM RALPH AND ANITA KLEINSTEIBER.
To the family of Jeri, I know this is very hard but, I too went through the mixed emotions when my Great Grandma Lillian died. I just want you all to know that my family is praying for you and that we loved Jeri as much as you do.
I cannot say how sad I am to hear about this. Jeri was a true, true friend. For years she shared her mother with me, I jokingly called her my second mother, MA. And that was what Jeri was to me, my SIS. She was closer than a friend-as she was just like a sister. And I loved her dearly. I moved away years ago, but never lost touch with my Sis. I am so sorry to the girls, you were her life and she was so proud of all of you. Janel and Jeff, words cannot say how sorry I am for you. I know how it feels to lose your sister, because today I did too...she was amazing. Thanks to all of you for allowing me to be a part of your family back in the day. We sure had fun. I will always treasure those days. May God comfort you all. I'm so, so sorry. It is times like this when I hate being so far away. Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family..
So sorry for your loss your mother,sister .grandmother was a strong and loving woman so many fun times I had with her and how she would keep all of us in line she was a Angel on earth and now a Angel in heaven and rest assure she is in the arms of her true love going to miss her ??'-??'-??'-??'-
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