Jay Taber
May 09, 2012
Jay Taber, 33, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-West Lakes in West Des Moines. He was born June 5, 1978, in Newton, Iowa, to Michiel and Beverly Taber.
Jay graduated from Newton High School in 1996, and received a degree from DMACC in Information Technology. He married Alyssa Cleveringa on September 4, 2004. He was a volunteer fire fighter and EMT for the Grimes Fire Department. Jay had worked for Wells Fargo in the IT area since 2006. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, a season ticket holder for Iowa State football, and enjoyed attending I-Cubs games. Most of all, Jay loved spending time with his family, especially his wife and son.
Jay is survived by his loving wife, Alyssa; son, Aaron Michael Taber; parents, Michiel and Beverly Taber of Newton; brother Michiel (Angela) Taber of Des Moines; niece, Samantha Taber; paternal grandmother, Lucille Taber of Newton; maternal grandmother, Betty Klingensmith of Newton; parents-in-law, Michael and Valerie Cleveringa of Rock Rapids; brother-in-law, Eric (Leslie) Cleveringa of Harrisburg, SD; paternal grandmother-in-law, Arlene Cleveringa of Orange City; and maternal grandmother-in-law, LaVonne Simonson of Ruthven, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Leon Taber; maternal grandfather, Forrest Klingensmith; paternal grandfather-in-law, James Cleveringa; and maternal grandfather-in-law, Richard Simonson.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2012, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family to start a college fund for Aaron, in loving memory of Jay.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Crystal Johnson
05/11/2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I saw Jay almost daily at work and he always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Esther and Jay Hunt
05/11/2012
Mike,Bev. Mike and Alyssa, and Litle Aaron.
We are so sorry to hear about Jay leaving so suddenly. My thoughts are with you, and my tears join yours.
Be Strong, and I pray that God will give you that strength.
David and Amy Young
05/11/2012
Alyssa and family,
We so sorry for the loss of your beloved Jay. He was an amazingly kind and generous individual who brought joy to everyone around him. His quick wit and laughter was infectious and we count ourselves privileged to call him our friend. Our prayers for strength, peace, courage, and healing will continue for you all.
Maria Asteberg
05/11/2012
Alyssa and family.
All my heart and love are with you during this difficult time. I am with you despite the distance and know that if you need me in anyway - if just to talk, I am here for you. Big hugs!
Mike Stapleton
05/11/2012
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Jay and found him to be a great person. My prayers will be with you & your family.
Naomi Teaney
05/11/2012
May God give you all strength to get through this. I will be praying for you.
Sravan Rayagada
05/11/2012
Alyssa,
I am saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss; my thoughts are with you and Aaron during this difficult time
Cheryl DeKam (Sprock)
05/11/2012
Alyssa - My deepest condolences goes out to you and your son & extended family. I cant even imagine how you must feel and how hard the days ahead for you will be. Be strong and trust in the Lord.
With sympathy......
Janet Cox
05/11/2012
The Family of Jay Taber,
There are no words that can express how sorry I am for your loss. May the Peace of Christ be with you.
Billie Bergmann and family
05/11/2012
Alyssa, Aaron, and the family of Jay Tabor,
There are no words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. We'll be thinking of you and praying for you over the coming days. I can only hope the many fun memories you've had with Jay will get you through this time.
Billie and the Bergmann family
Pamela Coffman
05/11/2012
Alyssa, Aaron and the Taber family,
my thoughts and prayers go out to you in this sad and shocking time. Jay was a great person and touched many lives. You should be very proud of the man he was. God Bless you all.
Traci Shanks
05/11/2012
Alyssa, Aaron and all of Jay's family - all of us at WF who had the pleasure and privilege of working with Jay mourn his loss. He was dedicated, genuine, and gave his best at everything he did. I got the chance to spend some time with him a few weeks ago, and am very grateful to have had that opportunity to get to spend those few hours together. He was a bright light, and I will miss his infectious smile. We will be praying for you. God Bless
Shelley Montrose - W F
05/11/2012
Alyssa, Sharing my very deepest sympathies to you and your family during this time of such sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as together we face this loss. Although it's difficult to see beyond the sadness you feel today, know that slowly over time it will be replaced by the joyful memories you hold dear and the love forever in your heart.
Lori Ann Haight
05/11/2012
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
With Deepest Sympathy, Lori Ann Haight
Nancy Moser
05/11/2012
My deepest sympathy, Alyssa.